Technical Editor/Writer

The Leidos Digital Modernization Team has an opening for a Technical Editor/Writer to support the Federal Aviation Administration. This position will be 100% remote. Candidate must have the ability to obtain an interim Public Trust moderate security clearance prior to your start date with Leidos. Continued employment is conditional upon the ability to obtain and maintain a final Public Trust moderate security clearance.

In this role, the Technical Editor/Writer will be responsible for providing editing expertise to assist the Aviation Safety (AVS) line of business in the publication of developed (and partially developed) policy and guidance documents.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the revision, creation, and updating of policy and guidance documents for the Flight Standards Service (FS) workforce and the flying public as the need arises (e.g., Document Life Cycle updates, Congressional mandates, and changes in the aviation industry).
• Perform detailed editing review of draft documents and incorporation of additional edits received, exercising research skills to verify accuracy and currency of references, acronyms, and aviation terminology.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, working groups, and client meetings, taking detailed notes and minutes as required.
• Format documents using approved templates to ensure 508 compliance.
• Provide support and input for maintaining internal inventories, procedures documents, and style guides for supported documents.
• Support multiple client subject matter experts in managing document projects simultaneously through all phases of production in accordance with the applicable FS Quality Management System (QMS) process.
• Provide support in the coordination of submitted documents, both internal and external to FS, including the review and comment process outlined in the appropriate FAA order and FS QMS process, as well as post-coordination steps including the resolution of comments and preparation of the final document version for division-level approval.
• Support the publication preparation process, including the conversion or encoding of approved documents for release to the DRS Librarian.
• Maintain records of all production steps, edits, and communications related to each assigned project, tracking them as applicable via SharePoint, and creating the supporting legal case file within the FAA’s archives.
• Provide support for the maintenance and retention of backup files in an electronic format for archival and update 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications and publishing tools such as Adobe Acrobat.
• Must have experience with 508 compliance.
• Must be highly proficient in research and electronic organization skills and in conducting professional communication with clients.
• Must be flexible with evolving processes/priorities and proficient in managing multiple projects at the same time.
• Must have the ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance Suitability

Original Posting

June 9, 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 $52,000.00 - $94,000.00

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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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.

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.