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Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

Leidos is dedicated to making the world a safer place. This starts with helping our customers in the Defense Industry achieve their critical missions. Our dedicated Defense Group employees are solving critical challenges across the globe. 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 sustainably. 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?

• Interview subject matter experts, observe field tests, and review existing MIL-STD requirements to gather information for the development of technical documentation.
• Structure content logically to convey complex technical information effectively. Ensure documents adhere to organizational standards, including style guides and policy requirements. Review final versions of documents for consistency in style, design, layout, and editorial aspects.
• Plan and oversee documentation projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to objectives. Manage the publication process from draft through final release, coordinating with publishing personnel and stakeholders.
• Act as a liaison between technical teams and external stakeholders, including government agencies and industry partners.
• Write, rewrite, and/or edit a variety of technical documents such as fact sheets, white papers, presentations, video scripts, infographics, and journal articles. Oversee the preparation and selection of illustrative materials, including drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts.
• Ensure that all materials are comprehensive, accurate, and adhere to format, style, and DD Form 1423 CDRL requirements. Validate content accuracy and completeness before CDRL submittal

• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related discipline with 4+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 2 years of experience.
• Strong desire to grow and learn new technologies.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be able to acquire a top-secret security clearance.
• Demonstrated experience writing and editing government documentation.
• Experience writing, editing, producing, and overseeing reports, presentations, and/or similar documentation; experience editing technical journal articles, research papers, manuscripts, and/or books; knowledge of the end-to-end documentation process, from intake to printed and electronic output and distribution.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate and advocate discipline-related knowledge, services, and programs.
• Capable of transforming complicated subject matter and diverse source material into accurate, coherent, and engaging content for a variety of audiences.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a collaborative team in a highly flexible work environment.
• Demonstrated creative and technical initiative and resourcefulness.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint.

• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance
• Proven experience in managing and delivering projects on time and within budget, with a strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).