Technical Developer/Writer

Description
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The National Security Sector at Leidos has an opening for a Technical Developer/Writer at Fort Eisenhower, GA. The Technical Writer will perform a variety of writing, editing, and research duties in connection with the preparation of technical manuals and technical publications on the theory, installation, operation, and maintenance of a variety of complex electronics equipment or systems.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs structured authoring utilizing extensible markup language (XML) editing software.
• Performs structured authoring utilizing US Army Interactive Authoring and Display Software (IADS).
• Possesses capability to work with Computer Aided Design (CAD) programs
• Possesses strong command of proper writing, grammar and punctuation.
• Possesses understanding of the use and structure of Army Technical Manuals.
• Possesses understanding of the Army writing style to clearly translate information necessary for the development of TM work packages concerning various Army communication system programs.
• Interprets and apply requirements of military standards, guidelines and regulatory publications such as MIL-STD 40051 AND MIL-STD HANDBOOK 1222F/G.
• Works effectively with subject-matter experts to remove and install items on equipment; gathers system operation and maintenance information, as well as system specification data, while documenting processes, taking photographs, creating and maintaining spreadsheets, and accounting for hardware and parts.
• Skillfully writes instructional material, and procedural steps using correct order of operation, necessary to show operators and maintainers how to complete maintenance and operation tasks;.
• Works effectively with graphics design personnel to communicate requirements needed (both verbally and through photos and drawings) to develop detailed graphics with callouts and other visual aids necessary to successfully complete tasks within TMs.
• Collaborates with team members and effectively work well with representatives of different organizations to perform periodic in progress review (IPR) and verification and validation (V&V) events for assigned systems, as well as work independently, both onsite and remotely.
• Gathers feedback from stakeholders and manufacturers to improve technical documentation.
• Communicates effectively with supervisors and peers to share and request information.
• Remains proactive with identifying barriers and/or problems that may potentially interfere with meeting established deadlines.

Basic Qualifications

• BS degree and 3 or more years of DoD technical writing. Additional directly related experience can offset the degree requirement.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 10% - CONUS/OCONUS
• Flexibility and patience in order to work in a high demand/volume work environment with changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team.

Original Posting Date: 2024-09-09While 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 $49,400.00 - $89,300.00
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.
About Leidos Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .
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