Technical Writer

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 66,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos' Decision Advantage Business Area within Defense is seeking a highly qualified Secret cleared Technical Writer to support ABMS DI Processing Node and related DoD JADC2 efforts across all-domain weapon systems. You will work with Program Managers and engineers to design and implement rapid, scalable documentation that meets SOW and Government requirements, including CDRLs.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 4–8 years of writing experience, an active Secret clearance with TS/SCI

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 4–8 years of experience; additional years considered in lieu of degree.
• Active and current Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• Fluency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint; attention to detail and clear writing.
• Experience researching to verify documentation accuracy and developing DoD CDRLs per Government DIDs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, revise, and edit written material including technical and non-technical documents.
• Work with the engineering team to ensure that CDRLs/deliverables meet SOW and Government requirements.

Skills

Technical writing

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Communication

Research

Documentation standards

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Dreamweaver

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Location: Remote

Clearance: Secret with ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI

The Decision Advantage Business Area within Defense at Leidos has an opening for a highly qualified Secret cleared Technical Writer. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your experience to support all-domain large-scale weapon systems, Information Technology Systems, and Command and Control Systems to realize the Department of Defense Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2). In this role you will support the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) Digital Infrastructure (DI) Processing Node (PN) team to design and implement solutions that can be delivered at speed, scale, and with the necessary security to deliver operational advantages to the joint warfighter. ABMS is a top modernization priority for the Department of the Air Force and will be the backbone of a network-centric approach to battle management in partnership with all the services across JADC2. This position will work closely with Program Managers, domain engineers, and Government counterparts across Government and Industry partners.

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, revise, and edit written material including technical and non-technical documents
• Work with the engineering team to ensure that CDRLs/deliverables meet SOW and Government requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree + 4-8 years experience. Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree. Must have 3-5 years’ experience as a technical writer.
• Active and current Secret clearance with ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance.
• Fluency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to pay attention to details.
• Skilled writer with the ability to communicate complex information clearly, concisely, and accurately.
• Experience conducting research to gather information and ensure accuracy of documentation.
• Knowledgeable of developing DoD CDRLs following Government DIDs.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Additional Qualifications/Certifications

• Experience with Adobe Dreamweaver
• Experience with Jira and Confluence
• Ability to adapt to different writing styles and formats
• Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills
• Ability to multi-task and be a self-starter

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Original Posting

August 26, 2026

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.