Technical Writer Lead

Leidos; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 83,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks an experienced Technical Writer Lead for the DISA Defense Red Switch Network on the GSM-O II contract at Fort Meade, MD. You will lead documentation efforts translating complex system information into clear materials for technical and non-technical audiences.

You will oversee creation of TIGs, SOPs, HTML pages in Markdown, and briefing presentations, while coordinating with SMEs. Strong editing, architecture, and AI-assisted drafting are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience writing technical documentation for technical and non-technical audiences
• Advanced skills using MS Office Suite and editing in markdown language
• Experience in creating technical diagrams and specifications using Visio
• Experience writing in a structured authoring environment
• Ability to translate technical information into user-friendly documentation
• Ability to learn new technical information quickly and convey concepts to diverse audiences

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, writing, editing, and proofreading of technical manuals and provide overall writing support for the team
• Manage Complex Artifacts: edit, clarify, and proofread documents; research to support technical content
• Design information architecture for document repositories and HTML pages
• Oversee the documentation lifecycle with drafting, editing, testing, and deployment
• Collaborate with systems engineers and SMEs to validate content and templates
• Leverage AI to improve throughput and draft templates and early drafts
• Monitor IAAs/MOAs and ensure G-Invoicing compliance for 7600 services

Skills

Technical writing

Markdown editing

MS Office

Visio

Editorial quality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Markdown tools

Job description

The Digital Sector at Leidos has an opening for an experienced Technical Writer Lead 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 strong technical writing background, responsible for leading a team that documents and translates 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 created in markdown, complex technical graphics, Technical Implementation Guides (TIGs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and briefing presentations.

Specifically, you will lead the development, writing, editing, and proofreading of technical manuals and provide overall writing support for the team. Additionally, you will be responsible for supporting the support agreement process to include tracking G-Invoicing compliance and monitoring 7600 services. Concurrently, you will manage complex technical documentation, review technical changes, and maintain exceptional communication and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage Complex Artifacts: Edit, clarify, and proofread documents written by others. Conduct necessary research to support and extend technical content for high-level technical documentation, such as Technical Implementation Guides (TIGs), System Security Plans, and SOPs.
• Information Architecture: Design the structure and navigation of document repositories and HTML pages so that end-users can easily find critical information.
• Document Management: Be involved in the entire documentation lifecycle—drafting, editing, testing, and deployment—while maintaining revision records in compliance with established development lifecycles. Create standardized document templates, drafting shells, and style guides to streamline input from Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
• Quality Assurance & Editing: Edit, clarify, and proofread team artifacts to enforce strict quality standards, ensure proper technical terminology, and maintain consistency across all produced documents.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with systems engineers and subject matter experts (SMEs) to validate technical content, and design standardized document templates and shells to streamline their inputs. Work on simultaneous complex and competing documentation projects involving other team members and key stakeholders across the organization
• Leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI): Harness generative AI technologies to boost team throughput and rapidly develop documentation templates and initial drafts under compressed schedules.
• Monitor Interagency Agreements (IAAs) and Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs), ensuring all government contract support and 7600 services (Form 7600A/B) are accurately tracked within G-Invoicing.

Basic Qualifications

• Active DoW SECRET Clearance
• Bachelor's degree and 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or master’s with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience, or equivalent work experience. Additional experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree
• 8+ years of experience writing technical documentation for technical and non-technical audiences
• Advanced skills using MS Office Suite and editing in markdown language
• Technical editing experience supporting Intelligence Community (IC) technical and reference documents
• Experience in creating technical documentation (vs. editing) with input from software engineers, systems engineers, and network engineers
• Proven experience creating technical diagrams and specifications using Visio
• Experience writing in a structured authoring environment
• Ability to translate technical and complex information and requirements into user-friendly technical documentation
• Ability to learn new technical information quickly to convey concepts targeted to the audience
• Ability to multi-task in a high-paced environment
• Provide weekly status updates used to develop productivity metrics. Assist in developing charts and presentations
• Demonstrated ability to work without appreciable direction, modulating schedule to meet and exceed schedule targets
• Demonstrated direct experience developing and implementing large-scale technical changes on compressed schedule deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• TS/SCI or SCI eligibility clearance
• Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat
• Experience with Configuration Management documentation
• 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 6, 2026

Pay Range:

Pay Range $82,550.00 - $149,225.00

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.