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Junior Technical Editor
Junior Technical EditorActalent • Colorado Springs, CO, US
Junior Technical Editor

Junior Technical Editor

Actalent • Colorado Springs, CO, US
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Responsibilities

  • Draft, incorporate, edit, review, and publish approved SCN Technical Order changes.
  • Communicate and coordinate with project managers, configuration and data managers, engineers, logisticians, drafters, and Government customers.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation and contractual deliverables.
  • Adapt to a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
  • Organize projects that span several stages of development.

Essential Skills

  • Bachelor's Degree in Technical Writing or technical field, or equivalent on-the-job documentation experience.
  • 0-3 years of technical or procedural writing experience.
  • Experience with PDF edits.
  • Willingness to learn and initiative to expand technical and soft skills.
  • Ability to problem-solve and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to consistently meet deadlines.
  • Experience with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
  • Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience with Air Force Technical Orders.
  • Familiarity with the Satellite Control Network (SCN).
  • Familiarity with engineering drawings.
  • Working knowledge of TM-86-01 and TO-00-5-1.
  • Experience with Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML) and Arbortext editor.
  • Work Environment

    The work environment offers a hybrid schedule with three days a week in the office and two days working from home. This role is a six-month contract position. The company has been recognized as a Best Place to Work and values the flexibility provided to employees, which allows them to balance quality work and personal life. Competitive benefits, learning, and development opportunities are offered. The company is mission-oriented and aligns its solutions with the nation's highest priorities, with over 55 years of a unique, character-based culture driving its success.

    Job Type & Location

    This is a Contract position based out of Colorado Springs, Colorado

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $27.00 / hr.

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :

  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off / Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  • Workplace Type

    This is a hybrid position in Colorado Springs,CO.

    Application Deadline

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

    Equal Opportunity

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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    Technical Editor • Colorado Springs, CO, US