Location
Sterling, VA | United States
Job description
Expression is looking for an experienced Technical Writer to join our team to work collaboratively with developers, quality engineers, product managers, and usability experts to make our products easier to use and help take our client-focused services to new heights. The ideal candidate will have proven success in a highly technical field, such as software development, computer science, or engineering. The ideal candidate will have the ability to evaluate and analyze complex information and a natural desire to help people understand it.
As a Technical Writer and S1000D architect you will produce and develop a high quality a configurable, patchable, modular, and intuitive, interactive, and searchable Level-5 Operations and Maintenance Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM) using S1000D XML formatting standards and IAW MIL-STD-3048B. This Level-5 IETM will contain information to assist maintenance technicians by providing thorough, step-by-step equipment troubleshooting and repair processes with links to technical drawings, parts lists, and maintenance training materials embedded into IETMs so that maintenance technicians can easily access maintenance aids during maintenance processes. The IETM will also drive automated maintenance actions in the product we are building. You will work closely and collaboratively with the project manager, SMEs, hardware and software engineers, analysts, and training personnel to compose technical information into a clear and readable document for the end user. Ideal candidate should also be able to create a variety of technical documents including requirements and design documents, technical diagrams and technical presentations.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop Level 5 Interactive IETM that comply with S1000D XML formatting standards.
- Create, manage, and maintain S1000D data modules, to include XML authoring, tagging, and
revision control. - Collaborate with technical writers and subject matter experts to create S1000D-compliant technical
documentation, including manuals, user guides, and maintenance instructions. - Ensure the accuracy and consistency of S1000D data modules and associated documentation,
performing regular quality checks and audits. - Act as a SME on S1000D compliance and MIL-STD-3048B and assist with training other team
members on the applicability of these standards to our project. - Ensures customer requirements are delivered on a very tight development timeline.
- Leads the preparation of customer delivery documents, packages, and software.
- Oversee the entire documentation lifecycle, from creation and revision to publication and retirement,
while ensuring compliance with S1000D standards.
Required skills and qualifications
- 3-5 years of directly related experience
- A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team and consistently meet deadlines.
- Familiarity with engineering design and management software. Experience interpreting engineering
drawings. - Thorough understanding of XML and structured authoring principles.
- Proficiency in developing and maintaining stylesheets using XSLT.
- Experience working with S1000D standards, including conversion, authoring, and adherence to
specifications. Must have a very strong/expert proficiency with S1000D concepts such as
information codes, SNS, Data Modules metadata and applicability. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex content conversion challenges.
- Strong communications skills. Will be required to communicate with parties within and outside of
own job function. May have responsibility for communicating with parties external to the organization
(e.g., customers, vendors, etc.) - Must have proficiency with software for creating technical documentation. Examples include
Contenta Publishing Suite, Adobe FrameMaker, Adobe FrameMaker Publishing Server, and Adobe
RoboHelp. - Ability to work independently or as part of a team and consistently meet deadlines.
Preferred skills and qualifications
- Active TS/SCI
- Experience with SIGINT systems.
- A working knowledge of Adobe products such as PhotoShop, After Effects, Premier Pro, and
Audition. - Familiarity with HTML, JavaScript, Webserver development, Moodle and h5p a plus.
Benefits
Expression offers competitive salaries and benefits, such as:
- 401k matching
- PPO and HDHP medical/dental/vision insurance
- Education reimbursement
- Complimentary life insurance
- Generous PTO and holiday leave
- Commuter Benefits Plan
About Expression
Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Washington DC, Expression provides data fusion, data analytics, software engineering, information technology, and electromagnetic spectrum management solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense, Department of State, and national security community. Expression's “Perpetual Innovation” culture focuses on creating immediate and sustainable value for our clients via agile delivery of tailored solutions built through constant engagement with our clients. Expression was ranked #1 on the Washington Technology 2018's Fast 50 list of fastest-growing small business Government contractors and a Top 20 Big Data Solutions Provider by CIO Review.
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