Top Secret/SCI Technical Writer for GEOINT Systems

Leidos; Gaithersburg (MD); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking a Technical Writer to own and drive documentation for national-security programs. You’ll work with software and systems engineers, program leadership, subject‑matter experts, and customer stakeholders to gather information and produce polished, mission‑ready documentation.

This role involves creating system documentation, user guides, SOPs, release notes, and technical manuals, translating complex concepts into clear, audience‑appropriate materials while

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required per contract.
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Communication, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field with 4+ years of relevant experience; additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 3–5+ years of professional technical writing experience supporting software, technology, systems engineering, defense, intelligence, or similar technical environments.
• Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation such as system documentation, SOPs, user guides, technical manuals, and release documentation.
• Experience working with technical teams to gather, understand, and document system or software information.
• Hands‑on experience with Confluence and Jira or similar collaboration/documentation tools.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and information‑organization skills.
• Ability to research unfamiliar technical topics and work with subject‑matter experts to develop accurate documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and technical accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, edit, and maintain technical documentation for GEOINT systems, software, and mission capabilities.
• Translate technical concepts into clear, concise, audience‑appropriate documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers, developers, architects, analysts, and subject‑matter experts to gather and validate technical information.
• Create and maintain system documentation, user guides, SOPs, release notes, technical manuals, and other program deliverables.
• Review and update existing documentation for accuracy, consistency, clarity, and completeness.
• Interview technical and mission personnel to gather information and translate it into usable documentation.
• Manage multiple documentation assignments and meet established deadlines.
• Work within controlled and classified environments while following program security and documentation requirements.
• Follow established documentation standards, templates, and content‑development processes.

Skills

Technical writing

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Confluence

Jira

Markdown

XML

DITA

Git

Job description

Leidos in Gaithersburg, MD is seeking a Technical Writer to own and drive documentation for national-security programs. You’ll work with software and systems engineers, program leadership, subject‑matter experts, and customer stakeholders to gather information and produce polished, mission‑ready documentation.

This role involves creating system documentation, user guides, SOPs, release notes, and technical manuals, translating complex concepts into clear, audience‑appropriate materials while