Technical Editor

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Technical Editor
Job Description
As a Technical Editor, you will draft, incorporate, edit, review, and publish approved Satellite Control Network (SCN) Technical Order (TO) changes.

You will support operations and maintenance personnel performing the SCN mission.

Within a DoD contract and military standard (MIL-STD) guidelines, you will communicate and coordinate with project managers, configuration and data managers, engineers, logisticians, drafters, and Government customers to efficiently develop and maintain technical documentation and contractual deliverables.

This role is ideal for someone adaptable to a fast-paced environment with competing priorities, capable of balancing and organizing projects spanning several development stages.
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.
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 29, 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.

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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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