Description
At Leidos, everything we do is built on our commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our employees, and our communities. Our mission is to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through information technology, engineering, and science.
Leidos Intelligence Group is seeking a Technical Editor to be part of a dynamic team within a large-scale enterprise-IT delivery and support program. The Technical Editor will be responsible for writing, editing, proofreading and/or providing writing support on non-technical and/or technical documents or sections of documents such as manuals, procedures and specifications. Types of writing and editing could include, technical, creative, digital, marketing, and product development. Duties may include designing and developing technical manuals, brochures, training materials, or other documentation for internal use, customer reference, marketing, or other purposes. May also include researching technical reference materials, gathering relevant technical information, coordinating with stakeholders or other experts, developing drafts and final copies of documentation. The Technical Editor will be responsible for ensuring documents meet editorial and government specifications and adhering to standards for quality, graphics, coverage, format and style.
This position requires expanded knowledge and experience in own area while striving to acquiring higher-level knowledge and skills. Primary responsibilities include:
Researching, writing, editing, and proofreading information for use in documents such as manuals, procedures and specificationsProviding expert, timely editing support for reports, proposals, articles, and other documents.Developing clear-written materials for various constituents, such as operations, technical manuals, tutorials, specifications and help systemsInterviewing staff to collect information and specificationsCollecting and organizing information and coordinating layout for publicationAdhering to established terminology, style and editorial quality standardsBuilding knowledge of the company, processes, customers, and missionsSolving a range of straightforward problemsAnalyzing possible solutions using standard proceduresCompleting work with a moderate level of guidance and directionUtilizing knowledge of key business drivers to accomplish workSolving standard problems by analyzing possible solutions using experience, judgment and precedentsImpacting quality of own work and the work of others on the teamWorking within guidelines and policiesExplaining information to others in straightforward situationsThis position does not have supervisory responsibilities but may provide guidance to new associates
Basic Qualifications:
TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and the ability to satisfy any additional government-required clearance processing or screening, as determined necessary by the governmentBachelor's Degree and 2 or more years of relevant experience, or a combination of relevant education and work experience equivalent to 6 years
Pay Range:
Pay Range $49,400.00 - $89,300.00
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.
Original Posting Date:
12/11/2023
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.