Description
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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 sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business
Your greatest work is ahead!
We are in search of a Technical Editor/Writer to join our team in Huntsville, Alabama. As a core member, your primary role will be responsible for reviewing, editing and formatting complex technical documents to ensure clarity, consistency and accuracy. This role is considered mostly an “in office” position that will collaborate with project teams including management, project leads and SMEs to understand the nuances of various program requirements, ensuring accurate representation in deliverables.
If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
Leidos Defense Group provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t fail” missions. To explore and learn more, click here!
Primary Responsibilities
Writing, editing, and proofreading complex technical documentation.
Providing writing support for internal and external stakeholders
Evaluating and editing content to determine appropriate syntax, style, grammatical usage and tone for effective communication delivery and reception that aligns with company vision and business objective.
Working independently on large, moderately complex projects/assignments.
Assisting other professionals with editing tasks and assignments.
Communicating with colleagues across multiple areas (project managers, subject matter experts, or other professional resources).
Willingness to work alongside other editors or independently in various classified environments within multiple buildings spread approx. a 5-mile radius as required.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of Technical Writer/Editor experience.
In-depth knowledge of technical publishing standards and familiarity with style guides.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, technical staff, and project managers.
Proven organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite and Adobe Pro.
Strong formatting proficiency in MS Word styles (e.g., tables, headers, footers).
US Citizenship required and DoD secret security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Original Posting:
March 13, 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 $50,700.00 - $91,650.00
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.
