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The Leidos National Security Sector is seeking a Technical Writer with broad-based computer skills to support Navy training programs. In this role, you will update training publications and manuals to reflect revised curricula provided by instructional experts and experienced maritime power plant technicians. Candidates with the required qualifications and security clearance are encouraged to apply immediately. If you meet the qualifications but lack security clearance, you can still apply, but you will have to obtain a clearance as a condition for starting work (Leidos will assist with the clearance process.)
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Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team consisting of Navy and contractor maritime power plant subject matter experts, technical editors, instructional system designers, and engineers.
- Assist in creating or updating training documentation for publication and/or web-based delivery.
- Multi-task, work within deadlines, and transition smoothly between various projects to meet program goals.
- Communicate effectively with Maritime Power Plant Training Specialists, Technical Editors, Instructional Systems Designers, Engineers, and other Subject Matter Experts.
- Provide accurate task completion estimates.
- Assist in researching, selecting, and modifying existing training content to meet learning needs.
- Convert and reformat supplied content for incorporation into new or existing training publications.
- Support training team administrative functions as assigned.
Location: West Mifflin, PA or Ballston Spa, NY (limited telework opportunities, no fully remote work due to security requirements)
Required Experience, Skills, and Education:
- Associate's degree with three (3) years of professional experience or equivalent combined education/experience.
- Familiarity with markup languages (SGML, XML, HTML).
- Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word).
- Active or current final DoD Secret security clearance required prior to starting in role.
Preferred Experience, Skills, and Education:
- Bachelor's Degree and one (1) year of relevant experience or Associate's degree with five (5) years of professional experience.
- Proficient use of PTC Arbortext Epic Editor.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Access.
- Background with Armed Forces technical training programs is a plus.
- Capable of serving as a member of a multi-disciplinary virtual team at geographically dispersed locations.
Clearance Required:
- US Citizen; Currently possess or ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret Clearance or DoE L or Q clearance is a plus.
We strongly prefer candidates with active or current clearances but will open a background investigation for accepted interviewed candidate (ability to obtain clearance is contingency of hire).
Starting Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 annually
EIO2025
Original Posting Date:
2025-02-06
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 $50,700.00 - $91,650.00
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.