Aviation Technical Writer Job at ZipRecruiter in Seattle

Job Description

Overview

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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

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Leidos is looking for an Aviation Technical Writer – SRM in Des Moines, WA.

The NISC contract has an opening for an Aviation Technical Writer. This position will support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Western Service Center (WSC) in Des Moines, WA. The contractor will provide support to the Western Service Center Quality Control Group with promotion, implementation, education, facilitation, quality assurance, and general oversight of the Safety Risk Management (SRM) Program for changes affecting the Airspace System (NAS).

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, review, edit, and deliver a draft Safety Risk Management Document with Hazards (SRMDH) or Safety Risk Management Document with No Hazards (SRMDNH) to the SRM Panel.
• Develop draft templates and work processes to be utilized for improvement of SRM practices.
• Communicate with panel members and subject matter experts (SME) to ensure the message and intent remains true throughout the review and editing process of SRMDs.
• Provide subject matter expertise to assist programs and analysis teams in conducting SRM support activities.

Please Note: Must be able to work onsite in Des Moines, WA. Potential for up to 25% telework with Manager AND Customer Approval - 25% telework can be reduced at anytime by customer.

Required Qualifications

• BS degree and 8+ relevant experience OR Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of relevant experience may be considered/accepted in lieu of degree.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance Suitability (to be eligible for Public Trust Security Clearance, one must be either a U.S. or U.S. Permanent/Green Card holder or working in the USA with a TPS visa who has resided in the U.S. for the past 3 years of the past 5 years with no breaks, and must provide documentation when asked).
• Experience in writing, editing, proofreading and/or technical writing.
• Knowledge of SRM principles.

Qualifications

• Direct experience with the FAA and its systems.
• An in-depth understanding of SRM processes.
• Ability to learn processes quickly and apply them as needed.
• Ability to work with FAA experts and the general public in a collaborative way.
• Experience with MS Office suite of products.

Additional Information

Please Note: The program budget salary for this role could fall anywhere between $105,000 to $124,000 with a slight wiggle room to go up based on relevant experience and assessment. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include 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.

At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”

If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.

Posting and Pay

Original Posting: September 2, 2025

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 responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, market data alignment, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.