Technical Writer

Leidos; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 66,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos, within the Digital Sector, seeks an experienced Technical Writer to document and translate highly technical information for both technical and non-technical audiences on the GSM-O II contract at Fort Meade, MD. You will create TIGs, SOPs, user manuals, and briefing materials, using Word, Markdown, Visio, and PowerPoint, while maintaining rigorous document lifecycle discipline.

The role requires collaborating with system engineers and SMEs, producing clear materials on a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Active DoD SECRET Clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree with 4–8 years of relevant experience or Master’s with 3–5 years.
• Proven experience translating complex engineering data into user-friendly documents.
• Experience in a structured authoring environment is required.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite, markdown, and creating/editing technical diagrams in Visio.

Responsibilities

• Compose technical documentation including TIGs, user manuals, technical specifications, installation guides, system security plans, and SOPs.
• Conduct research to support and extend technical content.
• Organize material and complete writing assignments according to set standards.
• Support all phases of the documentation lifecycle from content structure to delivery.
• Create document templates and shells and coordinate with SMEs to ensure content accuracy.

Skills

Technical writing

MS Office

Markdown

Visio

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree (4–8 yrs) or Master’s (3–5 yrs)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Markdown

Visio

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

The Digital Sector at Leidos has an opening for an experienced Technical Writer for the DISA Defense Red Switch Network in support of an enterprise VoIP management system on the GSM-O II contract at Fort Meade, MD. The successful candidate will have a technical writing background responsible for documenting and translating highly technical information into clear, readable documents for technical and non-technical personnel. The candidate will support the creation of a variety of media including HTML pages, complex technical graphics, Technical Implementation Guides (TIGs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and briefing presentations. The successful candidate will develop, write, edit, and proofread technical manuals and documents and provide writing support for the team using tools such as Microsoft Word and markdown language. The candidate will also be responsible for creating, modifying, and reviewing technical diagrams using tools such as Microsoft Visio and Microsoft PowerPoint. The successful candidate will have the ability to maintain exceptional communication and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Compose technical documentation including the Technical Implementation Guides (TIGs), user manuals, technical specifications, installation guides, system security plans, system requirements documents, standard operating procedures, installation guides and briefings


• Conduct research to support and extend technical content as needed


• Organize material and complete writing assignments according to set standards and guidelines


• Actively support all phases of the documentation lifecycle, including structuring content architecture, writing, editing, verifying accuracy, and delivery


• Create document templates and shells


• Coordinate with system engineers and subject matter experts, to ensure all developed content is consistent, validated, and verified


• Ensure the use of proper technical terminology in team-produced artifacts


• Maintain records and files of work and revisions per an established document development life cycle


• Edit, clarify, and proofread documents written by others


• Leverage AI technologies to boost team throughput and rapidly develop documentation templates and initial drafts under compressed schedules

Basic Qualifications

• Active DoW SECRET Clearance


• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree with4–8 yearsof relevant experience, OR a master’s degree with3–5 yearsof experience.(Equivalent work experience, specialized training, or education may be considered in lieu of a degree).


• Technical Writing: Proven experience translating complex engineering data into user-friendly documents. Experience in a structured authoring environment is required.


• SME Collaboration: Experience drafting documentation directly from interviews and inputs from software, systems, and network engineers (not just editing existing text).


• Tools & Formats: Advanced proficiency inMS Office Suite, writing/editing inmarkdown, and creating/editing technical diagrams inVisio.


• Defense/Intelligence Community (IC) Support: Direct experience performing technical editing on IC technical and reference documents.


• Autonomy & Pace: Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks concurrently, and hit compressed deadlines in a fast-paced environment.


• Metrics & Reporting: Experience providing weekly status updates, building productivity charts, and developing presentations.


• Change Management: Demonstrated experience maintaining version control when implementing large-scale technical changes under tight schedule constraints.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat


• Experience with Configuration Management documentation of preferred


• General knowledge of IT Security principles with attention to detail in identifying areas of risk


• Understanding of network management


• Experience developing and testing written procedures in a lab environment

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Original Posting

August 24, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range $65,650.00 - $118,675.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay And Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.