Technical Writer - Leidos : Job Details

Description Make an Impact with Leidos!At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented team dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Our commitment to doing the right thing for our customers, people, and community is at the core of everything we do. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide our business practices.Your Greatest Work is Ahead!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.)Thrive in an Impactful Environment!Leidos National Security Sector offers a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services for customers worldwide, covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Our solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. We tackle the world's toughest security challenges for customers with can't fail missions. To explore and learn more, click here !Ready to Make an Impact? Start Your Meaningful Career Journey Today! Share your resume with us.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 annuallyEIO2025Original Posting Date:2025-02-06While 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 - $91,650.00The 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 48,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here . Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other person a l information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [email protected] . If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission . Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.