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Technical Writer, SeniorLeidos • Odenton, MD, US
Technical Writer, Senior

Technical Writer, Senior

Leidos • Odenton, MD, US
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Description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

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. The Leidos National Security Sector (NSS) combines technology-enabled services and mission software capabilities in the areas of cyber, logistics, security operations, and decision analytics to support our defense and intel customers' mission to defend against evolving threats around the world.

Your greatest work is ahead!

The National Security Sector (NSS) seeks Senior level Technical Writers to provide on-site contract support to USCYBERCOM Operations directorate (J3), Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF), and Joint Task Force-Ares (JTF-ARES). Individuals will provide expert guidance and direction to planning activities that underpin USCYBERCOM Cyberspace Operational Support Services (COSS) program, leading Operational Planning portion of Leidos on-site contract support to range of services provided to USCYBERCOM Operations directorate (J3), Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF), and Joint Task Force-Ares (JTF-ARES). Timely and comprehensive operational planning support to USCYBERCOM J3, CNMF, and JTF-ARES will inform employment of available Cyberspace capabilities, development of future Cyberspace capabilities, and drive the Joint Planning and Targeting processes. This opportunity is in anticipation of a future contract award!

What you'll be doing :

  • Provide expert support to General Officer / Flag Officer (GO / FO) action groups with USCYBERCOM as a technical writer, supporting production and delivery of verbal and written communications.
  • Assist GO / FO with identified priorities; tasks include but are not limited to briefing development, talking points, information papers, coordination for distinguished visitor engagements, and strategic communications.
  • Support preparation for key engagements and distill large amounts of information into clear and concise senior leader communications to transform senior leader vision to refined intent and then to defined guidance for operational elements.
  • Support the establishment of business rhythms, processes and procedures to facilitate GO / FO needs to respond to stakeholders' inquiries.
  • Collect and organize texts, graphics, charts, and / or diagrams for presentation in high quality reports, briefs, testimony, presentations, or web publishing.
  • Develop high quality written reports and documents with minimal guidance that is properly formatted following government determined formats and focused on ease of use for both defined and wide-ranging audiences.
  • Revise documents to remain current to the project's progress and analyze existing and potential content and suggest enhancements to content and its presentation to ensure message is accurately conveyed in complex and nuanced manner.

What does Leidos need from me?

  • Active Top Secret / SCI (TS / SCI) security clearance with Polygraph required.
  • BA / BS degree within fields of Mass Communications, Humanities (English, Creative Writing), Business Administration, or National Security studies. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
  • Eight plus years' experience as a strategic communicator, crafting written and verbal communications that translate senior leader intent into vision and organizational guidance within fields of Cyber Operations, Electronic Warfare, Information Technology, or Intelligence Operations.
  • Senior-level (C-Suite) experience supporting Cyberspace Operations leadership.
  • Experience providing senior-level advice to organizational leadership within USCYBERCOM J3, CNMF, or JTF-ARES across both Offensive Cyberspace and Defensive Operations lines of effort.
  • Demonstrate senior-level proficiency with story telling within Cyber environment and deep familiarity with military operations including phases of planning, approval, and execution.
  • Familiarity with applicable Joint Publications and experience adhering to DoD accessibility and classification marking standards.
  • Knowledge of the range of CO and their underlying intelligence support needs, topics, and focus areas.
  • Ability to support timely, accurate, relevant analytical production, to include documents, summaries, issue papers, talking points, and briefings.
  • Strong ability to quickly and effectively gather requirements, perform research, compile information, prioritize and collate, draft, edit, and produce high-quality documentation that satisfies customer needs with minimal follow-on work needed.
  • Demonstrated proficiency working in a fast-paced collaborative environment, ability to proactively multi-task and meet short deadlines, and possess excellent writing and grammatical skills.
  • Strong interpersonal, critical thinking, and communication skills, including the ability to clearly convey complex and technical data to non-technical consumers.
  • Able to work across Department of Defense and Intelligence Community agencies to support organizational goals.
  • Favorable if you have :

  • MA / MS degree within STEM field, National Security Studies, or field of study directly supporting delivery of written and verbal communications.
  • Deep familiarity with USCYBERCOM organizational structure and mission.
  • Prior experience supporting Joint operations across multiple warfighting domains.
  • Original Posting : July 17, 2025

    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 $80,600.00 - $145,700.00

    The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

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