Technical writer Jobs in Tacoma, WA

Leidos Defense Group has an opening aboard Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) WA. This position is responsible for planning, developing and delivering training programs, manuals, and procedures for technical products or solutions. Duties may include analyzing training needs and developing programs to address them; developing lesson plans, training materials, course content and methodology; and managing delivery of training across multiple formats. May also evaluate efficacy of training and application of knowledge, provide train-the-trainer programs and qualify trainers for content delivery. May assist with the development and implementation of technical manuals and procedures in support of program requirements.

IMPACT: Works independently to achieve day-to-day objectives with significant impact on operational results or project deliverables. Must be an independent thinker, capable of performing high quality work, both independently and with a team, in a fast-moving environment.

COMPLEXITY: Develops technical solutions that require collaboration with internal experts, deep analyses and understanding of impact on end-product/solution. Develops solutions to technical problems and issues that are unclear and require deep technical knowledge.

COMMUNICATION: Communicates with internal and client project team members. Works to influence team members regarding solution design, process and/or approaches.

TALENT MANAGEMENT: This is not a supervisory position

KNOWLEDGE: Requires deep understanding of and ability to apply principles, theories, and concepts of technical domain and has broad understanding of other related specialty areas.

This position is an exciting opportunity to support the Indirect Fire Protection Capability Program.

Primary Responsibilities

• As part of a multi-functional, matrixed team, the Technical Trainer will be responsible for facilitating the entirety of the training program in preparation for logistics demonstrations and test events.
• Will prepare and conduct New Equipment Training (NET) courses in accordance with AR 350-1, MIL-PRF-29612, Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) Regulation 350-70 and the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADDIE) process.
• Will develop and implement an integrated training program to fully train personnel to operate and maintain the system.
• Will design, prepare and develop an exportable multimedia TSP complete with digitized Programs of Instruction (POI), Lesson Plans, Student Handouts, Instructor Guides, and test and answer sheets.
• Will coordinate with Leidos program staff, engineers, and government program and test personnel to assist in the coordination of on-site training in support of test and qualification events.
• Will contribute to the development of in-process review briefings, review; comment on, and develop training related documents, plans and report; draft technical papers; participate in integrated project teams; respond to customer inquiries; and verify product technical quality.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides and manuals and technical publications.
• Gather technical information, prepares written text.
• Responsible for writing, editing, proofreading and/or providing writing support on non-technical and/or technical documents or sections of documents such as manuals and procedures.
• Will provide direct support to the Leidos Training Manager on all technical training efforts, integrate with the systems engineering team, and attend all scheduled meetings as required.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 4-8 of prior relevant experience; or Master’s Degree and 2-6 years of prior relevant experience; additional experience considered in lieu of degree.
• Active Secret security clearance
• Ability to achieve and maintain a Government certified instructor qualification as defined in AR 350-1, TRADOC Regulation 350-70, and TRADOC Regulation 350-18.
• Direct experience providing training and programs of instruction for military acquisition programs and programs of record.
• Strong communication skills, classroom and podium instructor experience.
• Demonstrated experience working within matrixed/remote teams.
• Articulate blueprint renderings, translating technical information into clear, concise documentation.
• Use multiple word processing and presentation tools such as MS Word and Power Point.
• Must possess and maintain a valid U.S. Passport (Blue Book) with no restrictions on travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the ADDIE training approach.
• Multimedia instruction development experience. Specifically, Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate, Camtasia and other industry Learning Management Systems
• Direct experience supporting US military defense program offices.
• Army or other service branch training experience.
• Holds an Army Common Faculty Development- Instructor Course (CFD-IC) certification.
• XML or technical writing experience, responsible for preparation, review, revision, and maintenance of technical documents.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

November 21, 2025

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 $63,700.00 - $115,150.00

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.