XML Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals Developer

DirectViz Solutions (DVS) is a dynamic and rapidly growing government contractor committed to delivering innovative IT solutions that address the mission-critical needs of our government clients. Through the expertise and dedication of our talented team we provide cutting-edge technology services designed to achieve success and exceed expectations.

At DVS we prioritize our employees as our greatest asset. We offer competitive compensation comprehensive medical benefits a 401(k) match generous PTO accrual professional development reimbursement corporate-funded technology certifications and robust employee recognition and appreciation programs.

DVS is actively seeking a XML Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM) Developer to support our team onsite in Huntsville AL.

Job Description:

• Convert legacy paper-based and PDF technical manuals into structured XML and SGML formats.
• Develop maintain and update Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) using XML/SGML data and Interactive Authoring and Display Software (IADS).
• Execute and maintain UltraEdit macros and text-editor-based automation processes to improve data conversion and publishing workflows.
• Ensure technical publications comply with Military Standards (MIL-STD) formatting style and content requirements.
• Review organize and restructure complex technical information to improve readability usability and consistency.
• Identify missing incomplete or conflicting source documentation and coordinate resolution activities.
• Conduct detailed quality assurance reviews by comparing converted XML/SGML files against source documentation to validate text graphics tables and figures.
• Troubleshoot analyze and resolve data integrity formatting and rendering issues within electronic publications.
• Support testing validation and deployment of technical publication deliverables.
• Collaborate with technical writers engineers subject matter experts and government stakeholders to ensure publication accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain configuration control and version management of technical publication data.

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associates or Bachelors degree in Technical Communications Information Technology Computer Science or related field preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience working with HTML XML SGML or related markup languages.
• Experience performing technical document conversion editing or electronic publishing activities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance.
• Ability to analyze complex technical information and identify inconsistencies or errors.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

• XML
• SGML
• XSLT
• HTML (1-2 years preferred)
• Macro development and automation tools
• Quality Assurance / Quality Analysis
• Adobe Acrobat
• UltraEdit
• ArborText
• IADS 5.x

• Experience supporting U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) programs.
• Familiarity with Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM) development.
• Knowledge of military technical publication standards and MIL-STD requirements.
• Experience with structured authoring environments and XML publishing workflows.
• Understanding of technical data management and configuration control processes.

Physical and Mental Qualifications:

• Ability to handle multiple priority and changes in priorities in an everchanging environment.
• Be able to maintain awareness during scheduled working hours.
• Prolonged periods sitting or standing at desk and working on a computer (mouse and keyboard)
• Able to lift up to 15 pounds.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; good command of the English language
• Execute tasks independently and work as a team.
• Learns and memories routine tasks.

If you thrive on solving complex problems and building meaningful connections wed love to hear from you. Join our team and make an impact today!

DirectViz Solutions LLC (DVS) is an equal opportunity employer who prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment based on race sex (including pregnancy) age gender identity creed religion national origin sexual orientation marital status genetic information disability political affiliation protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.

DVS has a zero-tolerance policy for harassment threats coercion discrimination and intimidation. Employees may file a complaint or exercise any right protected by Executive Order 11246 Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended Section 4212 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 or the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998

Required Experience:

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