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Job #: R-00107344
Location: Abingdon, MD
Category: Writing and Editing
Schedule (FT/PT): Full Time
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the time
Shift: Day
Potential for Telework: Yes, 25%
Clearance: None
Referral Eligibility: Eligible
Referral Bonus Amount: $2,000
Group: Defense

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Job Description:

The Defense Group within Leidos has an opening for a Mechanical Technical Writer in Abingdon, MD. The candidate will provide logistics lifecycle sustainment and maintenance management support for chemical demilitarization systems and components at Aberdeen Proving Ground – South. As part of a larger logistics and training team, the Mechanical Technical Writer will support the Recovered Chemical Materiel Directorate (RCMD) in the analysis, development, and publication of comprehensive maintenance strategies, policies, repair and parts manuals, and provide input to training products as required. This position will work closely with clients and contract employees to develop technical logistics products specific to chemical demilitarization and all hazards support projects.

This position will be located onsite in Abingdon, MD with some remote work available.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Update and develop comprehensive logistics and maintenance documentation in accordance with both contractor format and military standard requirements. 
  • Interface directly with contractor, government, and other stakeholder staff to analyze equipment systems and develop maintenance and sustainment documentation to be used by system operators. 
  • Daily activities will include interviews with system subject matter experts, analysis of existing maintenance and sustainment materials, analysis of part and component listings, development of maintenance and sustainment workflows and written processes, and development of graphics. 
  • Become a subject matter expert in customer maintenance strategies and goals and apply those to all written documentation.     
  • Contribute to in-process review briefings, review; comment on, and develop program-related documents, plans and reports; draft technical papers; participate in project evaluations; assist in the provision of maintenance planning for RCMD systems; respond to customer inquiries; and verify product technical quality. 
  • Support the Leidos program manager with monthly integrated product team meetings.  

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of prior relevant experience OR 4+ years of mechanical and writing experience
  • Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to interact effectively with team members, senior managers, and clients.
  • A strong background in and/or understanding of complex mechanical systems that include hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
  • Excellent data gathering and writing skills.
  • Skilled in the Microsoft Office suite and related graphics tools.
  • Experience writing maintenance operating procedures.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Firsthand experience in chemical demilitarization and/or CBRNE customers.
  • Mechanical background.
  • Experience in commercial practices and technology related to the DoD logistics and sustainment industry.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $48,750.00 - $75,000.00 - $101,250.00

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 a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 45,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022.  For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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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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