Technical Writer/Trainer

Job Title: Technical Writer/Trainer

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Technical Writer/Trainer to create and maintain technical manuals and training materials for customers focused on the operation and maintenance of aerostat systems and their supporting equipment. The role involves developing various types of media, including technical manuals and training materials, and facilitating training sessions in both domestic (CONUS) and international (OCONUS) locations.

Responsibilities

• Write and revise technical documentation, development plans, and organize documentation development efforts.

• Develop lesson plans, PowerPoint presentations, and practical exercises to support customer modifications.

• Maintain strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with management, employees, and external partners.

• Work effectively within a team environment, coordinating with technical writers to complete documentation with minimal supervision.

• Develop documentation in MIL-STD format using XML and training templates for consistency in customer products.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or Business Management discipline.

• Minimum of five years of technical writing experience.

• Experience with technical writing in XML and/or Arbortext.

• Proficiency with MS Office Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Ability to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Clearance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Military (DoD) training and/or experience is a plus.

• Familiarity with graphics tools, computer-based technical manual authoring tools (e.g., Arbortext), and modeling tools such as SolidWorks.

• Ability to quickly assimilate new software.

Work Environment

The position requires onsite work for the first month, followed by two days in the office until the first training session starts. Subsequently, the role will be onsite, then deployed to Poland for 3-9 months. This offers a unique opportunity to work abroad, coupled with fantastic benefits.

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Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elizabeth City, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $46.00/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 onsite position in Elizabeth City,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.