Job Title:  Technical Editor

Leidos is seeking an experienced Technical Editor for our client’s operational in our National Security Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA) located in the Maryland area. Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more.  Join us and make a difference in National Security!  

Job Summary: Successful candidates in this position will collaborate with a diverse group of individuals across the intelligence community (IC) and directly contribute to the written guidance issued by the client and its industry partners for implementing personnel vetting policy within the IC and government wide.   

Responsibilities Include:

Develop and edit a variety of technical materials related personnel security.Edit and format documents to ensure compliance with Intelligence Community Directives, style writing guides, and security classification guides.Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure the technical accuracy of content.Conduct research to gather information for material development.

Basic Qualifications:

Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with Polygraph.Typically requires a BA degree and 8 – 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 – 10 years of prior relevant experience.Strong writing, editing, and research skills.Experience working in the IC.Knowledge of industry practices and the ability to effectively manage time, prioritize tasks, and develop systems to achieve them.

Preferred Qualifications:

Personnel security and policy experience.Experience responding to requests from Congress and requests under the Freedom of Information Act.

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We look forward to learning more about you – apply today.

Original Posting Date:2025-01-16

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 $80,600.00 - $145,700.00

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.