Technical Writer II

Leidos Inc; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Inc in Reston, VA seeks a Technical Writer II to update, revise, and structure a vast technical documentation library for aviation automation initiatives. You will collaborate with the Configuration Management team to enforce baselines and version control, using Microsoft Word to deliver clean, compliant manuals.

The role requires 3–4 years of experience in technical writing within defense or aerospace contexts and strong Word/MS Office skills, with familiarity in CM processes and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Communications, English, Information Management, Systems Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3 to 4 years of professional experience as a Technical Writer focusing on technical manuals, library control, or document configuration within federal contracting, defense, or aerospace engineering environments.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Word and the broader MS Office suite, with a proven history of managing complex, multi-page technical documents.
• Solid understanding of baseline control principles, version tracking, and basic CM workflows.

Responsibilities

• Revise, edit, and format comprehensive technical manuals, maintenance procedures, and system administration guides based on engineering inputs.
• Catalog and organize the centralized digital and physical technical documentation library, ensuring manuals are searchable, accurately tagged, and up to date.
• Work closely with the CM team to enforce document control protocols, route documents through approval workflows, and track version updates.
• Utilize MS Word features (styles, automated TOCs, cross-referencing, multi-level numbering) to keep manuals clean.
• Proofread for formatting consistency, technical clarity, and acronym uniformity before submission.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical Communications/English/Info Management/Systems Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

MS Office

Jira

Confluence

SharePoint

Job description

Description

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Technical Writer II to join our dedicated Technical Manuals Team supporting critical aviation automation initiatives for the United Kingdom National Airspace System Replacement (UK NAS-R) program.

In this role, your sole focus will be executing the updates, revisions, and structural organization of our expansive technical documentation library. You will work hand-in-hand with our Configuration Management (CM) team to ensure that all technical and work instructions maintain strict baseline version control. Using Microsoft Word products, you will turn engineering source data into clean, compliant, and highly structured technical manuals.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Manual Updates: Revise, edit, and format comprehensive technical manuals, maintenance procedures, and system administration guides based on engineering inputs.


• Library Maintenance & Organization: Catalog and organize the centralized digital and physical technical documentation library, ensuring all manuals are easily searchable, accurately tagged, and up to date.


• Configuration Management (CM) Alignment: Work closely with the CM team to enforce document control protocols. Route documents through formal approval workflows, manage check-in/check-out cycles, and track version updates.


• MS Word Formatting Excellence: Utilize intermediate to advanced Microsoft Word features (e.g., custom styles, automated tables of contents, complex cross-referencing, and multi-level numbering) to keep massive manuals clean and uncorrupted.


• Quality Assurance Auditing: Proofread technical and work instructions for formatting consistency, technical clarity, and acronym uniformity before submission.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Technical Communications, English, Information Management, Systems Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).


• Experience: 3 to 4 years of professional experience as a Technical Writer focusing on technical manuals, library control, or document configuration within federal contracting, defense, or aerospace engineering environments.


• Core Software Skills: High proficiency with Microsoft Word and the broader MS Office suite, with a proven history of managing complex, multi-page technical documents.


• Configuration Control Basics: Solid understanding of baseline control principles, version tracking, and basic CM workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting international airspace programs like UK NAS-R (including familiarity with UK NATS or Eurocontrol data guidelines).


• Aviation/System Domain Familiarity: Direct familiarity or prior exposure to the FAA ERAM program, Air Traffic Management (ATM) environments, or large-scale civil/military infrastructure.


• Hands-on experience utilizing configuration management tools or document repositories (e.g., [Jira], Confluence, SharePoint, or specialized CM databases).

Familiarity with formal FAA formatting standards or military specification documentation frameworks.

*Please be advised that during the interview, you will be required to keep your camera on, and your interviewer will be taking your picture for identification purposes if an offer letter is extended to you.

Target Salary Range for this position - $70,000 - $80,000

Pay Range

Pay Range $52,000.00 - $94,000.00

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.

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