Technical Manual Developer (Job ID:4473)

Socket.dev; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Valkyrie Enterprises seeks a Technical Manual Developer in Virginia Beach, VA to support upgrade initiatives for technical manuals, ETMs, and IETMs. This role focuses on producing accurate documentation, updating IETMs in S1000D format, and ensuring compliance through validation and verification activities.

The candidate will work with XML tagging standards, Arbortext Epic Editor, and Interleaf tools, leveraging Microsoft Office for project management and data analysis.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in technical writing.
• Experience with S1000D International Specifications for updating and/or developing IETMs.
• Proficient in XML tagging guidelines and Arbortext Epic Editor Software.
• Experience with Interleaf Software Version 7/Quicksilver for updating TMs/ETMs.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Project, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and maintain technical manuals, ETMs and IETMs for accuracy.
• Develop and update IETMs using S1000D format.
• Participate in Technical Manual Validation/Verification processes.

Skills

S1000D

XML tagging

Arbortext Epic Editor

Interleaf 7/Quicksilver

Microsoft Office

Education

Associates Degree

Job description

Technical Manual Developer

Purpose:

• Valkyrie Enterprises is looking for a Technical Manual Developer in Virginia Beach, VA.
• This position is to provide Technical Writing support for Technical Manual upgrade initiatives.

Job Description:

• Develop, review, and maintain technical manuals, electronic technical manuals (ETMS) and interactive electronic technical manuals (IETMs) for technical adequacy and accuracy.
• Developing and updating IETMS using S1000D Format.
• Participate in Technical Manual Validation/Verification processes.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 5 years of experience and an Associates Degree.
• Must have experience working with Microsoft Office Suite (I.e., Project and Excel).
• Must have experience S1000D International Specifications for updating and/or developing IETMs.
• Must have experience with XML tagging guidelines, Arbortext Epic Editor Software.
• Must have experience with Interleaf Software Version 7/Quicksilver for updating TMs/ETMs.

Desired Requirements

• Experience in Technical Writing for Naval Systems, preferred.
• Knowledgeable experience with Windchill Model Based Product Support (MBPS) environment, preferred.

Security Requirements:

• Must have an Active Secret Security clearance, and the ability to maintain clearance.
• Must maintain clearance eligibility to access military facilities, naval shipyards, and private shipyards.

Travel Requirements:

• Less than 10%
• If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id)

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in an office, industrial, or shipboard environment.
• Be able to lift and move materials not to exceed the guidelines set for one-man lift.
• Must be able to perform site surveys and carry a laptop computer.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Any offer of employment with Valkyrie Enterprises is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements. Depending on the position, these may include a criminal background investigation, employment and education verification, pre-employment drug screening, driving record review, security clearance eligibility, government installation access, and any other customer or contract-specific requirements. Failure to successfully meet any required pre-employment condition may result in the withdrawal of the contingent offer of employment.

Valkyrie strictly adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy is based on Valkyrie’s commitment to hire and retain qualified employees consistent with position requirements; and to seek, employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or protected veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information or sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.

Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to eligible employees to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).