• Develop, maintain, and /or enhance modular and reusable XSL code (XSLT and XSL-FO) to support published output and/or transformation of XML data based on data and project requirements.
• Review industry and customer specifications and source data and then work with others as needed (PM, analysts, developers, authors, customers, etc.) to understand, potentially recommend and then document structural and publishing requirements for a given project.
• Analyze, create, or modify DTDs and/or schema to support structural data requirements.
• Create data mapping to assist developers in automated conversion of data in one format/schema to another output
• Occasionally update/create Format Output Specifications Instance (FOSI) components, Arbor text Command Language (ACL) scripts and/or other related components
• Accurately review and update output to ensure compliance with specified requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any reported publishing /output problems.
• Stay abreast of advances in publishing and structuring technologies and participate in technological forums and communities as required to recommend implementation and publishing process improvements.
• Works at the direction of the Manager of System Analysis and Process Control.
• Travel occasionally as required.

• Associates or Bachelor degree in Computer Science. Business Information Systems. Management Information Systems, or related field. Combination of experience and education can be substituted for formal degree.
• (2-3) yrs. (minimum) experience working with at least one markup languages. (XML, HTML, and/or SGML).
• Intermediate to Advanced knowledge (1-3 years) of XML and/or SGML based publishing technologies (i.e. creation, development, and/ or maintenance of 1) data publishing components including XSL technologies (XSLT and XSL-FO) and/or FOSIs and 2) structural data components including DTDs and/or schemas).
• Previous experience documenting authoring and publishing processes (i.e. creation of tagging, authoring, publishing guidelines, data maps, etc.)
• Experience and/or familiarity with implementation/development/utilization of military/aviation/commercial specifications or business rules including any of the following: S1000D, ATA iSpc. MIL-STD 40051, 3008A, MIMOSA, etc.
• Familiarity with Web or client-based software development/implementation (specifically in the development of e-commerce systems, content management system development, computer based training, etc.
• Good knowledge of PDF and print technologies
• Excellent level of detail orientation and strong proof-reading skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• The candidate will work closely with the technology staff, and under the direction of the System Analysis and Data Production Manager.

• Familiarity with Technical manual structures and layouts (TMs/TOs) previous technical writing experiences a plus.
• Internationalization experience (i.e. experience with translation data into multiple languages and/or character sets)
• Experience developing user support/training materials and documentation
• One or more years experience programming/application development in any language. Experience can include work with scripting languages, database development, user interface development or other programming languages.
• Exposure to full software development life cycle practices.
• Basic understanding of database concepts relationships, stores, data types).
• Ability to provide training or make presentations to internal and external customers.

• Deadlines/Schedules - The ability to oversee the completion of job requirements on schedule, as well as the ability to communicate job status to management, fellow associates, and the client.
• Cost-Effectiveness - The ability to produce and oversee quality work within profitability goals.
• Communication Skills - The ability to provide effective communication between the client and all internal disciplines.
• Customer Satisfaction/Follow-Up - The ability to establish a rapport with the client that can potentially lead to increased sales.
• Development of Subordinates - The ability to assist in the development of associates into employees capable of promotion and acceptance of additional responsibility.
• Strategic Skills - The amount and quality of planning, delegating, and proactive skills exhibited.
• Team Building - The ability to raise and maintain morale through leadership and effective communication.

Interfaces with customer or Government representatives, as required, during length of project. Works closely with Program/SBU Manager and/or Marketing/Sales, interpreting contractual specifications, engineering drawings, reports, and other data to produce technical documentation price quote for customer. Supervises efforts of technical staff. Skilled at researching existing data to maximize use of previously developed text and/or illustrations. Drafts text materials and ensures that text and illustrations are coordinated per final product requirements. Performs edit/quality check of work performed by subordinates. Is proficient/knowledgeable of a variety of desktop publishing tools. Works at the direction of the Senior Program Manager, Director of SBU Development or Program/SBU Manager. Travels frequently by air or vehicle as required.

• Bachelor or associate degree in a technical field, or military equivalent experience and/or at least five (5) years experience writing and coordinating the writing of complete, complex technical documents. Experience must include the design and organization of the documentation as well as coordination with client/Government representatives, engineering, and internal provisioning, art, and logistics personnel.

• Extensive technical knowledge of mechanical/electrical, electronic, or chemical engineering.
• Ability to assist Sales group with pricing/quote preparation.
• Extensive knowledge of related fields, including illustrating, provisioning, and logistic support analysis.
• Ability to apply cost-saving research techniques and to teach these techniques to subordinates.
• Ability to write and edit clear and concise text using publications software.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and to prepare sketches to define illustration requirements.
• Ability to estimate the amount of effort required to complete technical manual preparation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customer and employees on a technical and interpersonal basis.
• Ability to establish interpersonal rapport with the customer and user of the manual.
• Skilled at effectively and rapidly working on various projects simultaneously.
• Ability to document/archive technical and contractual details over long periods and to archive this data to aid in future related projects.
• Ability to analyze publications software for maximum efficiency.
• Ability to work with no supervision and to supervise others effectively.

• Write and edit, in clear and concise language, technical documents, such as procedure manuals, service manuals, and related technical publications for installation, operation, and maintenance procedures. Includes writing technical documentation for operation specifications, bulletins, and service manuals. Acquires specific knowledge of subject matter by interviewing client staff engaged in developing new products and/or services or by referring to blueprints, sketches, and/or engineering drawings.

• Computer literacy a must - knowledge of SGML, MS Office, Arbortext/Epic, and FrameMaker helpful.
• Ability to read/interpret blueprints and electrical schematics.