Technical Writer/Curriculum Developer-JENM at Leidos

Description

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The National Security Sector at Leidos is currently looking for a Technical Writer/Curriculum Developer for either Fort Gordon, GA or Fort Campbell KY, capable of receiving technical software Releases and working with the OEM in developing Training Manuals from scratch. The Curriculum Developer will perform a variety of writing, editing, and data entry duties in connection with the preparation of communication weapon systems Training Support Packages. Edit, validate, and incorporate newly developed training material and red-line edits to update the latest operating procedures. Participate in the verification of new procedures at military installations and the Prime Contractors' facility. Support the management and placement of documentation on a military website.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update all training in accordance with Army standards and customer requirements as written in TRADOC Regulation 350-70 in alignment with the Army Learning Model guidelines.  Capable of receiving technical software Releases and working with the OEM in developing Training Manuals from scratch. 
• Coordinate with the course manager for improvements and redesign of course material and training equipment; participates in the writing, design, and development phases of new course material when technology changes or course material changes
• Monitor military and commercial reference publications and keep training products updated with this current material, published modifications to technical manuals and update instructor guides, student guides and other material to reflect changes in training
• Enter training materials into the Training Development Capability (TDC) database
• Be responsible for accuracy in lesson material and technical manuals

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree + 2 years relevant experience. Additional directly related experience can offset the degree requirements.
• Must have an active Secret security clearance
• Experience in developing Training Manuals.
• Strong writing skills to communicate complex technical language in simplified terms
• Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Editor and Reader, Microsoft Excel and Word
• Knowledge of other editing software such as Notepad++, PTC Arbortext, and Oxygen, Interactive Authoring and Display Software (IADS4),
• Knowledge of training processes: design, development, and delivery
• Verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills
• Ability to do extensive research and work with little supervision
• Ability to travel up to 10% (CONUS/OCONUS).

Original Posting Date:

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:

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.