About this role
Description 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.
Primary 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 organizationLeverage 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. Basic Qualifications:
Active DoW SECRET ClearanceBachelor'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 degree8+ years of experience writing technical documentation for technical and non-technical audiencesAdvanced skills using MS Office Suite and editing in markdown languageTechnical editing experience supporting Intelligence Community (IC) technical and reference documentsExperience in creating technical documentation (vs. editing) with input from software engineers, systems engineers, and network engineersProven experience creating technical diagrams and specifications using VisioExperience writing in a structured authoring environmentAbility to translate technical and complex information and requirements into user-friendly technical documentationAbility to learn new technical information quickly to convey concepts targeted to the audienceAbility to multi-task in a high-paced environmentProvide weekly status updates used to develop productivity metrics. Assist in developing charts and presentationsDemonstrated ability to work without appreciable direction, modulating schedule to meet and exceed schedule targetsDemonstrated direct experience developing and implementing large-scale technical changes on compressed schedule deadlines Preferred Qualifications:
TS/SCI or SCI eligibility clearanceKnowledge of Adobe AcrobatExperience with Configuration Management documentationGeneral knowledge of IT Security principles with attention to detail in identifying areas of riskUnderstanding of network managementExperience developing and testing written procedures in a lab environment 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:
August 6, 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 only and 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.Leidos.com.
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