Technical Writer

Leidos•Linthicum, MD

8d•$65,650 - $118,675

About The Position

Leidos is currently seeking a skilled Technical Writer to support our mission customer in the Linthicum MD area. The Technical Writer will join a team whose mission is to provide cyber security support to the Nuclear Command and Control System (NCCS) organization within the Cyber Security Directorate (CSD). Primary Responsibilities Develop executive-level briefs, white papers, and summaries using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint Create clear, visually engaging presentations, infographics, and diagrams that simplify complex technical information Collaborate with engineering teams to understand technical architectures, systems, and processes Partner with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to shape messaging, narratives, and deliverables Translate technical documentation into concise, business-focused insights for non-technical audiences Ensure consistency, clarity, and quality across all written and visual materials Manage multiple deliverables and deadlines Incorporate feedback from leadership and technical teams with speed and accuracy Responsible for the preparation, editorial review, revision, and maintenance of security engineering documents including technical white papers, cyber security assessments, architecture analysis documentation, senior management briefings, and status reports. Establish inroads with the customer to ensure all materials are compliant with stated policies and practices employed by the customer organization. Where necessary, update Microsoft Word and PowerPoint templates to ensure ease of use and functional capability in support of the respective project teams. Assist in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides and manuals, and technical publications. Work with engineers and subject matter experts to gather technical information required in the preparation of written text. Work with developers to produce quality documentation and training materials. Organizes assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology Coordinates the display of related graphics and/or utilizes supplemental images, drawings, diagrams to illustrate material as needed Maintains adherence to project schedules and target dates Prepare detailed presentations and national security reports to Agency senior leadership This position has visibility with the customer leadership.

Requirements

Minimum six (6)+ years’ of experience as a technical writer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
CLEARANCE REQUIRED: TS/SCI with Polygraph
Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is preferred.
Four (4) years of additional technical writer experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

Masters’ Degree is a plus.
Moderate understanding of cyber security principles and network systems is desired.
Network+ or Security+ certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop executive-level briefs, white papers, and summaries using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
Create clear, visually engaging presentations, infographics, and diagrams that simplify complex technical information
Collaborate with engineering teams to understand technical architectures, systems, and processes
Partner with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to shape messaging, narratives, and deliverables
Translate technical documentation into concise, business-focused insights for non-technical audiences
Ensure consistency, clarity, and quality across all written and visual materials
Manage multiple deliverables and deadlines
Incorporate feedback from leadership and technical teams with speed and accuracy
Responsible for the preparation, editorial review, revision, and maintenance of security engineering documents including technical white papers, cyber security assessments, architecture analysis documentation, senior management briefings, and status reports.
Establish inroads with the customer to ensure all materials are compliant with stated policies and practices employed by the customer organization.
Where necessary, update Microsoft Word and PowerPoint templates to ensure ease of use and functional capability in support of the respective project teams.
Assist in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides and manuals, and technical publications.
Work with engineers and subject matter experts to gather technical information required in the preparation of written text.
Work with developers to produce quality documentation and training materials.
Organizes assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology
Coordinates the display of related graphics and/or utilizes supplemental images, drawings, diagrams to illustrate material as needed
Maintains adherence to project schedules and target dates
Prepare detailed presentations and national security reports to Agency senior leadership