Leidos · 1 day ago
Technical Writer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$66K/yr - $119K/yr
4+ years expLeidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. They have a critical need for a Technical Writer to join the DHS CISA program, where the role involves drafting and managing technical documentation and providing project management services.
ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware
Responsibilities
Draft, expand, refine, and edit technical concepts or solutions into easy-to-read, comprehensive, compliant, signature-ready, and compelling documents tailored for audiences ranging from entry-level technical to executive level
Interact with technical team members for content development
Standardize documentation where appropriate, e.g. templates, plans, processes, procedures
Become well versed in and comply with federal government (especially CISA) and Leidos official document requirements and style guides
Provide project management services to plan, coordinate, manage, and report on project status for assigned projects
Establish and maintain necessary controls, management oversight, documentation, reporting, customer support, and notification functions as well as ensuring that required tasks stay on track and milestones are met
Qualification
Required
BA/BS degree in a technical field in English/Journalism/Project Management with the ability to efficiently and effectively write accurate and customer-compliant technical documents, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks concurrently
Minimum 4-8 years' relevant experience in technical writing and/or project management
Strong ability to quickly and effectively gather requirements, perform research, compile information, prioritize and collate, draft, edit, and produce high-quality documentation that satisfies customer needs with minimal follow-on work needed
Excellent communication skills (written and oral) required
Familiarity with project management methodologies
Ability to manage multiple communications projects simultaneously and prioritize accordingly
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of the organization
Ability to work cross functionally among PMO and technical staff
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding, and fluid environment
A CISA Entry on Duty (EOD) is required to support this program
Preferred
Experience drafting IT, cybersecurity, or related technical documentation using federal government, particularly DHS, official document requirements and style guides
Familiarity with Agile methodologies
CAPM or PMP certification
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement
Company
Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt
2013-09-17IPO
Leadership Team
James Carlini
Chief Technology Officer
Theodore Tanner
Chief Technology Officer
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