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Technical Writer - Part Time

Glenn Dale, MD · On-site

$82K - $149K/yr

In this position, you'll be responsible for writing, editing, proofreading and/or providing writing support on technical documents such as manuals, procedures and technical specifications for ...

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Technical Writer - Part Time

Lanham, MD · On-site

$82K - $149K/yr

In this position, you'll be responsible for writing, editing, proofreading and/or providing writing support on technical documents such as manuals, procedures and technical specifications for ...

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Technical Writer - Part Time

Bowie, MD · On-site

$82K - $149K/yr

In this position, you'll be responsible for writing, editing, proofreading and/or providing writing support on technical documents such as manuals, procedures and technical specifications for ...

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Technical Writer - Part Time

Greenbelt, MD · On-site

$82K - $149K/yr

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Technical Writer - Part Time

Leidos

Glenn Dale, MD • On-site

$82K - $149K/yr

Part-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

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Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 151 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

77th of 483 rated business services

Job description

Description

The NISC IV program at Leidos is looking for a Technical Writer/Editor to support multiple Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) programs. We are seeking a talented and energetic candidate to work with the best and brightest employees around the country in creating innovative all-encompassing solutions for our programs. You will work in a fast-paced and diverse environment, enjoy flexible work arrangements, and will have a management team that encourages your career development and growth. In this position, you’ll be responsible for writing, editing, proofreading and/or providing writing support on technical documents such as manuals, procedures and technical specifications for technical design teams, clients and/or end-users. Responsibilities may include designing and developing technical manuals, brochures, training materials, or other documentation for internal use, customer reference, or other purposes. This is a part time, hybrid position, based out of the Washington DC area.

Primary Responsibilities.

In this role, the Technical Writer will be responsible for providing editing expertise to assist the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Trainings Needs Assessment Tool (TNAT) program in the publication of developed (and partially developed) policy and guidance documents. Specifically, the Editor/Writer will:

  • Support the revision of documents as the need arises e.g. changes to TNAT functional requirements documents, changes to system design documents, Test Scripts, Standard Operation Procedures etc.

  • Uploading, testing and validating the training data revisions into the TNAT test site and the TNAT production site.

  • Support meetings (or telecons) and prepare meeting minutes or notes and action items as necessary. Draft and distribute notes/agendas as necessary.

  • Updating TNAT application guides, User Guide and Admin Guide

  • Initiate process improvements in documentation in accordance with the client.

  • Standardize organizational documentation.

  • Documenting activities in Monthly Task Order Status Report and Monthly Achievement Reports

  • Preparing and Planning TNAT demonstrations for TechOps and/or Air Traffic Organization (ATO)

  • Support the development and creation of documents and procedures by providing technical writing skills commensurate with current business practices (plain language) and continuous process improvement methodologies.

  • Support groups in the participation of meetings and providing technical writing input for documentation needs.

  • Support the group by documenting meeting and teleconference minutes.

  • Provide input and suggestions for writing style guides and internal standard operating procedures (SOP’s) for supported documents.

  • Support the publication preparation process support that includes those steps to finalize an approved document for release to the workforce and the public. This work includes the conversion or encoding of approved documents for release to the FSIMS/DRS Librarian

  • Support for the maintenance and retention of backup files in an electronic format for archival and updating purposes

  • Work as part of a team, supporting the Team Leads and other writer/editors in completing priority projects as designated by the client.

  • Support the production of deliverables as electronic copies of files, reports and products by assigned dates. Acceptable electronic formats are the current versions of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, and Microsoft Project, and Adobe Acrobat

Basic Qualifications.

  • Must have a bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of prior relevant experience or a Masters' with 6 year of experience. However, additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

  • Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications and publishing tools such as Adobe Acrobat.

  • Must be highly proficient in research and electronic organization skills, and in conducting professional communication with clients.

  • Prior experience working in federal government contracting, FAA is a plus

  • Candidate must be organized and detail-oriented, have strong analytical skills, and is a team player.

  • The selected candidate will have highly developed presentation skills, self-motivation, and will be a proactive team player with excellent written and oral communication skills.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:August 5, 2026

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 $82,550.00 - $149,225.00

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com.

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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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 practices. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community.

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