Technical Writer Lead

Leidos•Odenton, MD

2d•$82,550 - $149,225•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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.