Senior Technical Writer

Senior Technical Writer Leidos Inc $82,550.00•$149,225.00 / yr United States, Maryland, Gaithersburg May 15, 2026 Description This Department of War enterprise data and analytics program delivers mission-critical capabilities that enable leaders across the Department to make faster, better-informed decisions using trusted data at scale. Leidos Digital Modernization sector is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Writer to support the delivery, enhancement, and adoption of enterprise data and analytics products used across multiple DoD organizations. In this role, you will work alongside government partners, engineers, and other industry teammates to translate operational and strategic requirements into scalable, production-ready solutions. You will contribute directly to product planning, execution, and continuous improvement-helping ensure capabilities are delivered efficiently, aligned to mission priorities, and positioned for sustained success. This position offers the opportunity to work on a high-visibility, enterprise program at the intersection of data, analytics, and emerging AI technologies. Ideal candidates are motivated by mission impact, comfortable operating in complex stakeholder environments, and interested in building deep domain expertise while delivering capabilities with real-world national security outcomes.

Primary Responsibilities:

Develop, edit, and maintain technical documentation including system guides, SOPs, user manuals, and operational procedures. Create and maintain documentation supporting DevSecOps pipelines, system architecture, and software lifecycle processes . Translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation. Collaborate with engineers, developers, cybersecurity teams, and product owners to gather and validate technical content. Support development of training materials, onboarding guides, and knowledge base content. Ensure documentation is accurate, consistent, and aligned with program standards and requirements. Maintain documentation repositories and ensure content is properly organized and accessible. Support version control and updates to documentation as systems and processes evolve. Ensure compliance with formatting, accessibility (e.g., Section 508), and documentation standards. Participate in reviews and quality assurance of technical deliverables and documentation artifacts. Support audit readiness by maintaining complete and traceable documentation sets. Assist in developing templates, style guides, and documentation best practices. Participate in SAFe ceremonies as needed to align documentation with Agile delivery cycles.

Basic Qualifications:

Active Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, Communications, English, Information Systems, or related discipline and 8-12 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree in a related field and 6-10 years of relevant experience. Minimum of 8 years of experience in technical writing or a related field. Experience developing technical documentation in IT, software, or engineering environments. Experience working with documentation tools (e.g., MS Word, Confluence, SharePoint, or similar platforms). Experience translating technical information into user-focused documentation. Experience in stakeholder engagement and customer relationship management. Ability to design and maintain online training materials and knowledge management systems. Strong writing, editing, and communication skills. Experience working in cross-functional, technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

Active TS/SCI clearance. Experience supporting DoD or Federal programs. Experience documenting data platforms, analytics tools, or AI/ML systems. Experience supporting DevSecOps, cloud, or system engineering environments. Familiarity with knowledge management systems and content management platforms. Experience with documentation standards and accessibility compliance (e.g., Section 508). Relevant certifications in technical writing or communications. Experience with cloud-based data and analytics systems. Experience with content management systems (CMS). Familiarity with AI capabilities for knowledge management. If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo•because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30•and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

May 14, 2026 For U.S.

Positions:

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $82,550.00•$149,225.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. About Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.

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