Technical Writers with XML and S1000D Experience

Location

Reston, VA | United States

Job description

Resonate Learning is seeking multiple, experienced Technical Writers with XML and S1000D experience for full-time positions for a 12-month contract (with the potential for additional work):

Requirements:

• 5+ years’ experience:
  • Organizing and writing highly technical content and operating procedures.
  • XML programming and S1000D-compliant documents per DoD schema.
  • Troubleshooting issues surrounding the display and publication of source material.
  • Using software tools (such as FrameMaker, Acrobat Pro, ArborText Editor, Eagle EPS) to write interactive electronic technical manuals (IETMs).
  • Working in a front-end software development setting.

• Advanced critical thinking and writing skills required to independently write and/or review a large amount of complex, technical information and convey concepts clearly and concisely in written format.
• Experience interpreting and complying with DoD instructions and standards for technical writing and applying consistent format and style requirements.
• Experience independently collecting and interpreting source data from multiple sources, and validating accuracy and completeness of content.
• The ability to communicate with a graphic artist what visuals are needed and what media format is required. These visuals need to be well designed from a training perspective.
• Experience interfacing with training professionals, subject matter experts, and programmers to ensure technical content effectively allows the user of the documents to successfully complete the task the first time.
• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university.
• The ability to consistently meet aggressive deadlines.
• U.S. citizenship.
• The ability to pass a standard background check and be eligible for a security clearance.
• Willingness to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities.

The following qualifications are preferred, but all applicants who meet the specific job requirements below, and are energized by the company culture described, are encouraged to apply.

• Navy experience operating and maintaining electronic equipment or training systems is a big plus.
• S or TS Clearance.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel up to 25%.

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