Are you ready to work for a company that not only supports mission critical projects but also prioritizes investing in the growth and development of its employees?
Join us at Leidos, where your most important work is ahead! You will enjoy great benefits such as paid time off (PTO), flexible schedules, discounted stock purchase plans, career growth, education and training support, parental paid leave and more! You will have the opportunity to work under exceptional industry leadership at every level, where prioritizing employees, and their work, is paramount.
Leidos was awarded the U.S. Air Force Cloud One Architecture and Common Shared Services contract, and currently is seeking a Technical Writer. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience to modernize a leading, global-scale multi-cloud environment in support of a critical mission, supporting USAF system resiliency, security, and cost effectiveness.
Primary Responsibilities:
As Technical Writer, you will play a critical role in translating complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation. You’ll collaborate with engineers, program managers, and customer stakeholders to develop materials that support cloud implementation, training, compliance, and ongoing operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain high-quality documentation including manuals, user guides, SOPs, training materials, and technical reports.
Collaborate with cloud engineers, cybersecurity analysts, and program leadership to gather source content and ensure accuracy.
Support proposal development and contract deliverables by contributing to written sections and formatting artifacts.
Often uses a blend of creativity and ingenuity to develop new technical solutions and systems in order to achieve objectives
Support proposal development and contract deliverables by contributing to written sections and formatting artifacts.
Ensure documentation aligns with government standards, federal compliance requirements, and Leidos quality expectations.
Manage version control and document lifecycle across multiple workstreams.
Assist in the creation of visual aids, diagrams, and templates to enhance clarity and usability.
Seek continuous improvement and keep up with industry trends and best practices in information technology and technical writing.
Minimum Qualifications:
Typically requires BS degree and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience, additional years of experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree.
Interim Secret clearance required to start; Ability to obtain Secret clearance required to maintain employment.
Proven experience supporting government programs, with a strong understanding of federal contracting environments.
US citizenship required.
5+ years of experience in technical writing, preferably supporting federal or DoD programs.
Proven ability to write and edit complex technical content for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Familiarity with cloud technologies, cybersecurity principles, and enterprise IT environments.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and documentation tools (e.g., SharePoint, Confluence, Adobe Acrobat).
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Working knowledge of Agile development environments and DevSecOps practices.
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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:June 4, 2026For 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.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree with 8+ years relevant experience, or Master's with 6+ years (additional experience accepted in lieu of degree)
- Interim Secret clearance required to start; ability to obtain Secret clearance to maintain employment
- US citizenship required
- 5+ years of technical writing experience
- Proven experience supporting government or federal/DoD programs
- Proven ability to write and edit complex technical content for technical and non-technical audiences
- Familiarity with cloud technologies, cybersecurity principles, and enterprise IT environments
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and documentation tools (SharePoint, Confluence, Adobe Acrobat)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Working knowledge of Agile development environments and DevSecOps practices
Leidos Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Leidos and has not been reviewed or approved by Leidos.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with multiple plan options, low office-visit copays in some plans, and access to mental health and wellness support tools. The availability of HSA/FSA options and employer contributions is positioned as a meaningful part of the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as a strong component of total rewards, highlighted by a 401(k) match and immediate vesting in the standard package. The Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also presented as an additional long-term wealth-building feature.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle supports extend beyond core insurance, including wellness programs, fitness-related stipends, and assistance resources. Work flexibility and related perks are also included as part of the broader rewards experience.
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What We Do
We Are Leidos For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world. OUR MISSION Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®. Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos. Your most important work is ahead.
