Technical Writer

Leidos • Aberdeen, MD

1d • $52,000 - $94,000

About The Position

Technical Writer

Position: Technical Writer Location: Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD Join a team committed to a mission! At Leidos , we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Are you ready for your next career challenge? Leidos is seeking a skilled Technical Writer to support the US Army CECOM Warfighter Readiness program . In this role, you will develop, edit, and refine technical documentation that directly supports soldier readiness and sustainment. You’ll collaborate with engineering, logistics, graphics, and provisioning teams to transform complex technical data into clear, accurate, and compliant technical publications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in English, Technical Writing, Communications, or related discipline with 2+ years of related experience. Additional years of experience, training, and/or certifications may substitute degree requirement.
• US Citizen; Currently possessing an Active DoD Secret security clearance
• Proficiency with XML tagging/editing .
• Experience working with Army DTD and MIL‑STD‑40051 .
• Demonstrated ability to distill complex technical information into clear, user‑friendly procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret technical analyses such as LORA, FMECA, PPL, and BOM.
• Experience leading or supporting documentation verification events.
• Ability to travel up to 25% (CONUS/OCONUS)

Responsibilities

• Develop and edit technical content across multiple communication platforms using XML tagging/editing and Army DTD standards.
• Produce documentation in accordance with MIL-STD-40051 requirements.
• Translate complex engineering and logistics data into clear, step-by-step procedures for maintainers and operators.
• Review and interpret technical reports such as LORA, FMECA, PPL, and BOM , and convert findings into MAC and RPSTL documentation.
• Collaborate with graphics and provisioning teams to ensure accuracy and consistency across all deliverables.
• Evaluate and refine content for proper syntax, style, grammar, and tone to meet military technical publication standards.
• Conduct and support verification events to validate documentation accuracy and usability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees