Technical Writer, Journeyman
Technical Writer, Journeyman
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$ 63700 - 115150
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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 Journeyman-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). 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 youll be doing:
- Provide timely and accurate support in manner best suited to driving operational outcomes within USCYBERCOM as a technical writer supporting production and delivery of verbal and written communications.
- Assist USCYBERCOM J3 CNMF and JTF-ARES organizational leadership with identified priorities. Tasks include but are not limited to briefing development talking point generation information paper production 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 organizational 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.
- Create infographics process diagrams and visual storyboards to complement written products.
- 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.
- Conduct structured interviews with cyber SMEs to gather technical details and translate highly technical content into clear user-focused documentation for diverse audiences.
- Revise documents to remain current to the projects 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 is required for consideration.
- Five plus years experience within the field of communications crafting written and verbal communications that translate operational intent into actionable guidance within fields of Cyber Operations Electronic Warfare Information Technology Information Operations or Intelligence Operations.
- 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.
- Demonstrate high level of proficiency with storytelling within Cyber environment and working familiarity with military operations including phases of planning approval and execution.
- Posses familiarity with applicable Joint Publications and experience adhering to DoD accessibility and classification marking standards.
- Posses working-level knowledge of the range of Cyber Operations to underpin written and verbal communications.
- 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 capturing tactics techniques and procedures (TTPs) and converting them into standard operating procedures (SOPs) that document workflows for cyber operations tools systems or mission planning software.
- Prior experience supporting Joint operations across multiple warfighting domains.
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Original Posting:
August 5 2025For 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 $63700.00 - $115150.00The 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
