Technical Writer

Leidos•Huntsville, AL

1d•$82,550 - $149,225

About The Position

Are you ready to work for a company that not only supports mission critical projects but also prioritizes investing in the growth and development of its employees? Join us at Leidos, where your most important work is ahead! You will enjoy great benefits such as paid time off (PTO), flexible schedules, discounted stock purchase plans, career growth, education and training support, parental paid leave and more! You will have the opportunity to work under exceptional industry leadership at every level, where prioritizing employees, and their work, is paramount. Leidos was awarded the U.S. Air Force Cloud One Architecture and Common Shared Services contract, and currently is seeking a Technical Writer. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience to modernize a leading, global-scale multi-cloud environment in support of a critical mission, supporting USAF system resiliency, security, and cost effectiveness.

Requirements

Typically requires BS degree and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience, additional years of experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree.
Interim Secret clearance required to start; Ability to obtain Secret clearance required to maintain employment.
Proven experience supporting government programs, with a strong understanding of federal contracting environments.
US citizenship required.
5+ years of experience in technical writing, preferably supporting federal or DoD programs.
Proven ability to write and edit complex technical content for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Familiarity with cloud technologies, cybersecurity principles, and enterprise IT environments.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and documentation tools (e.g., SharePoint, Confluence, Adobe Acrobat).
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Agile development environments and DevSecOps practices.
C1NACSS

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain high-quality documentation including manuals, user guides, SOPs, training materials, and technical reports.
Collaborate with cloud engineers, cybersecurity analysts, and program leadership to gather source content and ensure accuracy.
Support proposal development and contract deliverables by contributing to written sections and formatting artifacts.
Ensure documentation aligns with government standards, federal compliance requirements, and Leidos quality expectations.
Manage version control and document lifecycle across multiple workstreams.
Assist in the creation of visual aids, diagrams, and templates to enhance clarity and usability.
Seek continuous improvement and keep up with industry trends and best practices in information technology and technical writing.