Content Specialist

Description

The Leidos Digital Modernization Sector is seeking a Content Specialist at our Leidos Headquarters in Reston, VA.

POSITION SUMMARY:
This Content Specialist will to support our Leidos Demonstration Center, a customer-facing environment where advanced technologies and solutions are brought to life. This role focuses on shaping compelling, mission-relevant narratives that enhance demonstrations, executive briefings, and immersive experiences for government clients and stakeholders. Blending content strategy, technical writing, and creative collaboration, the Content Specialist will partner with subject matter experts (SMEs), designers, and growth professionals to translate complex technical concepts into clear, engaging, and impactful customer stories.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT:
No initial clearance is required to start; however you must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance. (US Citizenship required)

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Strategic Storytelling & Narrative Development

• Craft compelling content that aligns with the strategic objectives of customer demos, briefings, and immersive experiences.
• Translate complex technical and mission-oriented information into accessible, audience-focused narratives.
• Ensure consistency of tone, style, and messaging across all demonstration center engagements.

• Content Creation & Management

• Develop scripts, storyboards, presentation materials, briefing documents, and other written content to support customer interactions.
• Collaborate with multimedia designers and production specialists to integrate content into interactive experiences, graphics, and media.
• Maintain a content library and knowledge repository for reuse and adaptation across programs.

• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner closely with SMEs, designers, and growth teams to co-create engaging content that showcases solutions in a mission-relevant context.
• Participate in strategy sessions to identify customer priorities and shape content accordingly.
• Support rehearsals, run-throughs, and live customer engagements with content alignment and real-time adjustments.

BASIC QAULIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Technical Writing, Marketing, or related field, and 8+ years of prior work history; additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree..

• 8+ years of professional experience in content development, storytelling, or technical writing.
• Proven ability to synthesize complex technical and mission concepts into clear, concise, and engaging narratives.
• Strong writing, editing, and presentation development skills.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver customer-facing content.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience supporting government clients or mission-driven organizations.
• Familiarity with multimedia production processes and working with designers/graphics teams.
• Knowledge of proposal writing, capture support, or growth/BD environments.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

#practicearea

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.

Original Posting:

September 3, 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 $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 (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.

Client-provided location(s): Reston, VA

Job ID: Leidos-R-00165850

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-09-04T18:50:37