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Leidos

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Defense • Cybersecurity • Science

Leidos is a leading systems integrator in science, technology, and engineering, providing solutions that transform and enable the missions of its customers. The company operates across various markets, including aviation, defense, energy, government, healthcare, intelligence, science, and space. Leidos is involved in AI, digital modernization, cyber operations, and integrated and mission software systems. With a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability, Leidos also engages in charitable efforts and community enrichment programs. Additionally, it contributes to developing solutions for counter-unmanned aerial systems and electric vehicle infrastructure for military applications.

10,000+ employees

Founded 1969

🔒 Cybersecurity

🔬 Science

📋 Description

• Create and update system documentation for the CPP and DCPDS programs. • Receive project documentation in draft form from Engineering, Software, Operations, Cybersecurity and/or Testing departments. • Perform comprehensive review of technical content and format to ensure compliance with CPP and DCPDS documentation standards. • Review existing documentation, processes, and other CPP and DCPDS materials. • Provide and/or develop documentation template examples to assist with format and content structure. • Obtain review/coordination from technical staff, management, and government stakeholders. • Determine when review/coordination is complete to prepare final document for delivery, typically by email transmittal with appropriate note summarizing the delivery. • Take ownership over recurring deliverables and ensure preparation, updates, and reviews are accomplished with sufficient lead time to provide a quality product that is delivered on time to the Government. • Capture all accountable deliverables via a structured archive process. • Assist staff and Government by researching and locating archived data and providing it to the requestor. • Lead efforts to identify and implement efficiencies related to program deliverables, training materials, and communications. • Mentor junior writers and provide guidance on documentation best practices.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of related work experience or Master’s with 4+ years of experience. • U.S. Citizenship required with the ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance. • Strong command of the English language. • Strong written and oral communication skills. • Strong organizational and analytical skills. • Experience writing and structuring technical and functional specifications, user guides, system architecture docs, and the like for a developer, government, and/or user audience. • Knack for interviewing subject matter experts to understand and document complex topics and systems. • Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a broad group of people, including software developers, project managers, business stakeholders, and third-party partners. • Passion for quality, design, and user experience. • Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite, i.e., Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. • Experience with Adobe Professional, MS Visio, MS Project, and MS SharePoint. • Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies. • Experience with Agile development tools, OCI systems, AI, and other emerging technologies. • Willingness to assist other technical staff with tasks and assignments. • Possess a team attitude to support communication with colleagues across multiple areas (project managers, other technical resources, etc.).

🏖️ Benefits

• Health and Wellness programs • Income Protection • Paid Leave • Retirement