Overview
On Site
USD 63,700.00 - 115,150.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
Switches
VoIP Management
System Administration
GSM
Media
HTML
Proofreading
Microsoft PowerPoint
Communication
Adaptability
Reporting
Specification Gathering
System Security
System Requirements
Standard Operating Procedure
Research
DoD
Security Clearance
Training
Microsoft Office
Technical Editing
IC
Internal Communications
Integrated Circuit
Editing
Network
Microsoft Visio
Writing
Technical Writing
Multitasking
Productivity
Presentations
Exceed
Management
Adobe Acrobat
Configuration Management
Documentation
IT Security
Attention To Detail
Network Administration
Testing
Market Analysis
Law
Job Details
Description
The Digital Modernization Sector at Leidos has an opening for an experienced Systems Engineer Technical Writer the DISA Defense Red Switch Network in support of an enterprise VoIP management system - Operations II (GSM-O II) contract at Fort Meade, MD. The successful candidate will have a technical writing background responsible for documenting and translating highly technical information into clear, readable documents for technical and non-technical personnel. The candidate will support the creation of a variety of media including HTML pages, complex technical graphics, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and briefing presentations.
The successful candidate will be leading the development (writing, editing, proofreading and/or providing writing support) of technical manuals updates. The candidate will be responsible for creating and modifying technical diagrams using tools such as Visio or Microsoft PowerPoint; reviewing technical changes; demonstrating exceptional communication skills, flexibility and adaptability in adjusting to shifting work requirements in a fast-paced environment.
This position is 90% remote, and you will have to report onsite as required to Ft. Meade, MD.
Primary Responsibilities
Basic Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
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 $63,700.00 - $115,150.00
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.
#Remote
The Digital Modernization Sector at Leidos has an opening for an experienced Systems Engineer Technical Writer the DISA Defense Red Switch Network in support of an enterprise VoIP management system - Operations II (GSM-O II) contract at Fort Meade, MD. The successful candidate will have a technical writing background responsible for documenting and translating highly technical information into clear, readable documents for technical and non-technical personnel. The candidate will support the creation of a variety of media including HTML pages, complex technical graphics, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and briefing presentations.
The successful candidate will be leading the development (writing, editing, proofreading and/or providing writing support) of technical manuals updates. The candidate will be responsible for creating and modifying technical diagrams using tools such as Visio or Microsoft PowerPoint; reviewing technical changes; demonstrating exceptional communication skills, flexibility and adaptability in adjusting to shifting work requirements in a fast-paced environment.
This position is 90% remote, and you will have to report onsite as required to Ft. Meade, MD.
Primary Responsibilities
- Compose technical documentation including the Technical Implementation Guide (TIG), user manuals, technical specifications, installation guides, system security plans, system requirements documents, standard operating procedures, installation guides and briefings
- Conduct research to support and extend technical content as needed
- Organize material and complete writing assignments according to set standards and guidelines
- Own the entire documentation set, including architecture, writing, editing, testing, and deployment
- Create document templates and shells for subject matter experts to complete
- Coordinate with system engineers, subject matter experts, to ensure all developed content is consistent, validated, and verified
- Ensure the use of proper technical terminology in team-produced artifacts
- Maintain records and files of work and revisions per an established document development life cycle
- Edit, clarify, and proofread documents written by others
Basic Qualifications:
- Active DoD TOP SECRET Clearance with SCI Eligibility
- Bachelor's degree and 4-8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience, or equivalent work experience. Additional experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree
- 4+ years of experience writing technical documentation for technical and non-technical audiences
- Advanced skills using MS Office Suite
- Technical editing experience supporting Intelligence Community (IC) technical and reference documents
- Experience creating technical documentation (vs. editing) with input from software engineers, systems engineers, and network engineers
- Proven experience creating technical diagrams and specifications using Visio
- Experience writing in a structured authoring environment
- Ability to translate technical and complex information and requirements into user-friendly technical documentation
- Ability to learn new technical information quickly to convey concepts targeted to the audience
- Ability to multi-task in a high-paced environment
- Provide weekly status updates used to develop productivity metrics. Assist in developing charts and presentations
- Demonstrated ability to work without appreciable direction, modulating schedule to meet and exceed schedule targets
- Demonstrated direct experience developing and implementing large-scale technical changes on compressed schedule deadlines
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat
- Experience with Configuration Management documentation preferred
- General knowledge of IT Security principles with attention to detail in identifying areas of risk
- Understanding of network management
- Experience developing and testing written procedures in a lab environment
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 $63,700.00 - $115,150.00
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.
#Remote
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