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The Digital Modernization Sector brings together our digital transformation and IT programs, allowing us to better serve our customers through scale and repeatability. Leidos has a critical need for a Technical Writer to join the DHS CISA program.
Leidos has an immediate need for a Technical Writer – Jr. Project Manager to join our team on a highly-visible and strategic Cybersecurity Task Order. The Technical Writer – Jr. Project Manager will operate as a member of the Project Management Office (PMO).
Primary Responsibilities
Draft, expand, refine, and edit technical concepts or solutions into easy-to-read, comprehensive, compliant, signature-ready, and compelling documents tailored for audiences ranging from entry-level technical to executive level
Interact with technical team members for content development
Standardize documentation where appropriate, e.g. templates, plans, processes, procedures
Become well versed in and comply with federal government (especially CISA) and Leidos official document requirements and style guides
Provide project management services to plan, coordinate, manage, and report on project status for assigned projects.
Establish and maintain necessary controls, management oversight, documentation, reporting, customer support, and notification functions as well as ensuring that required tasks stay on track and milestones are met.
Basic Qualifications
BA/BS degree in a technical field in English/Journalism/Project Management with the ability to efficiently and effectively write accurate and customer-compliant technical documents, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks concurrently.
Minimum 4-8 years’ relevant experience in technical writing and/or project management
Candidates should also demonstrate the following:
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
Excellent communication skills (written and oral) required
Familiarity with project management methodologies
Ability to manage multiple communications projects simultaneously and prioritize accordingly
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of the organization
Ability to work cross functionally among PMO and technical staff
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding, and fluid environment.
A CISA Entry on Duty (EOD) is required to support this program.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience drafting IT, cybersecurity, or related technical documentation using federal government, particularly DHS, official document requirements and style guides.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies
CAPM or PMP certification
Original Posting Date:2025-02-07While 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 $63,700.00 - $115,150.00The 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.