Actalent
Job Title
Technical Writer and Project Coordinator
Job Description We are seeking an experienced Technical Writer and Project Coordinator to support high-profile U.S. Navy weapon systems. The candidate must be a detail-oriented self-starter who can collaborate effectively with engineering teams, peers, leadership, and customers. The role involves delivering clear, concise, and accurate products in compliance with government and military standards.
The position supports weapons systems development, technical assessments, and operational readiness through various deliverables such as SOPs, white papers, executive briefings, and contract deliverables and provides project management support across various programs.
Responsibilities
Format, edit, and maintain technical documentation, ensuring compliance with required contractual, government, and military standards.
Support configuration management and version control of documents.
Assist with preparing deliverables for contract milestones and audits.
Monitor and track progress of document development and approvals to align with planned timelines.
Maintain document repositories and ensure accessibility for authorized personnel.
Consistently produce professional and polished documents, maintaining high-quality standards.
Support training and communication strategies to ensure smooth end-user transitions to new processes or systems.
Support Technical Program Managers by tracking action items, updating status reports and schedules, scheduling and supporting meetings, and capturing and distributing meeting notes.
Essential Skills
Bachelor’s degree in business, communications/English, engineering, or a related field.
4+ years of experience as a technical writer supporting large programs, preferably for the Department of War or Navy.
Experience supporting project teams of varying size and scope.
Familiarity with engineering disciplines such as systems engineering.
Exceptional attention to detail, especially in grammar and punctuation, with the ability to convey complicated topics simply.
Highly proficient in editing and project tools as well as document repositories, including Adobe Acrobat, MS Office Suite, SharePoint, Confluence, and Jira.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
CAPM certification.
CPTC certification.
Knowledge of Navy documentation standards.
Experience supporting Navy SSP Strategic Weapons System.
Work Environment This position offers a hybrid work schedule with three days onsite, including two mandatory days onsite (Tuesday and Wednesday), and one flexible day. The role follows a 9/80 schedule, providing a balanced work‑life environment.
Job Type & Location Contract position based out of Rockville, MD.
Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $42.00 - $55.00/hr.
Benefits include: 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). Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment.
Application Deadline Dec 22, 2025.
About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and science 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.
Actalent 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, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com.
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Job Description We are seeking an experienced Technical Writer and Project Coordinator to support high-profile U.S. Navy weapon systems. The candidate must be a detail-oriented self-starter who can collaborate effectively with engineering teams, peers, leadership, and customers. The role involves delivering clear, concise, and accurate products in compliance with government and military standards.
The position supports weapons systems development, technical assessments, and operational readiness through various deliverables such as SOPs, white papers, executive briefings, and contract deliverables and provides project management support across various programs.
Responsibilities
Format, edit, and maintain technical documentation, ensuring compliance with required contractual, government, and military standards.
Support configuration management and version control of documents.
Assist with preparing deliverables for contract milestones and audits.
Monitor and track progress of document development and approvals to align with planned timelines.
Maintain document repositories and ensure accessibility for authorized personnel.
Consistently produce professional and polished documents, maintaining high-quality standards.
Support training and communication strategies to ensure smooth end-user transitions to new processes or systems.
Support Technical Program Managers by tracking action items, updating status reports and schedules, scheduling and supporting meetings, and capturing and distributing meeting notes.
Essential Skills
Bachelor’s degree in business, communications/English, engineering, or a related field.
4+ years of experience as a technical writer supporting large programs, preferably for the Department of War or Navy.
Experience supporting project teams of varying size and scope.
Familiarity with engineering disciplines such as systems engineering.
Exceptional attention to detail, especially in grammar and punctuation, with the ability to convey complicated topics simply.
Highly proficient in editing and project tools as well as document repositories, including Adobe Acrobat, MS Office Suite, SharePoint, Confluence, and Jira.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
CAPM certification.
CPTC certification.
Knowledge of Navy documentation standards.
Experience supporting Navy SSP Strategic Weapons System.
Work Environment This position offers a hybrid work schedule with three days onsite, including two mandatory days onsite (Tuesday and Wednesday), and one flexible day. The role follows a 9/80 schedule, providing a balanced work‑life environment.
Job Type & Location Contract position based out of Rockville, MD.
Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $42.00 - $55.00/hr.
Benefits include: 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). Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment.
Application Deadline Dec 22, 2025.
About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and science 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.
Actalent 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, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com.
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