Sr. Technical Writer

Leidos is seeking a Sr. Technical Writer to create clear, accurate documentation for complex IT, cyber, and systems engineering solutions. You will collaborate with engineers, developers, and project teams to produce user guides, API docs, system manuals, and SOPs that support government and commercial clients. Responsibilities include interviewing subject matter experts, translating technical concepts into audience appropriate content, maintaining documentation libraries, and ensuring compliance with security and quality standards. This role thrives in a mission driven, collaborative, and fast paced environment with opportunities for growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain user guides, API documentation, and system manuals for IT and engineering solutions
• Collaborate with engineers, developers, and project managers to gather and clarify technical information
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, audience appropriate documentation
• Create and update standard operating procedures and configuration guides for government and commercial clients
• Ensure documentation complies with security, quality, and branding standards
• Manage document versions and maintain an organized documentation library
• Edit, proofread, and peer review content for clarity, accuracy, and consistency
• Support proposal, training, and knowledge management documentation efforts as needed

Required Skills

• Technical writing and editing
• IT and software documentation
• API and developer documentation
• Information architecture and content organization
• Version control and documentation management
• Tools such as Mad
• Cap Flare, Confluence, or similar
• Markdown, HTML, or XML authoring
• Requirements and systems documentation
• Compliance and security aware documentation
• Collaboration with engineers and SMEs