What are the responsibilities and job description for the Remote Technical Writer position at Actalent?
Job Title: Remote Technical Writer
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly motivated Technical Writer with a strong background in developing clear, concise, and structured documentation for complex technology-based systems. You will work closely with the ILS team on complex projects to produce documentation, user manuals, operations and maintenance manuals, and quick reference guides.
Responsibilities:
- Develop clear and concise documentation for complex technology-based systems.
- Collaborate with the ILS team to produce various manuals and quick reference guides.
- Ensure all documents are structured and adhere to regulatory standards.
- Utilize template design software to create and manage document templates.
Essential Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in writing, information design, or communication
- Proficiency in technical writing and document control.
- Experience with template design software, including MS Word, PDF files, and Arbortext.
- Understanding of Military/DOD standards and structured documents.
- Experience in writing user guides, regulatory documents, and HTML templates.
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
- Familiarity with DoD, Aerospace, or FAA programs.
- Experience with MadCap Flare.
Work Environment:
- This is a remote opportunity offering the chance to work on cutting-edge training programs for advanced technology systems.
- You will be part of an inclusive environment collaborating with a great team.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Norfolk, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/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 fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 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.
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.
Salary : $40 - $50