Technical Publication Solution Architect

Dayton T. Brown, Inc.

United States

Remote

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Profit sharing

401K with company match

Work/Life balance

Innovative work environment

Job summary

A leader in technical publications is seeking a Technical Publication Solution Architect to join their remote team. This role is ideal for someone with extensive experience in technical publications systems, including S1000D and military specifications. You will collaborate directly with program managers and customers, providing expertise on technical publications and training data while ensuring high-quality standards. Expect a fun work environment with opportunities for career advancement and a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

10+ years' experience in developing technical publications for military programs.
Hands-on knowledge of S1000D and military standards.
Ability to obtain a DoD SECRET clearance.

Responsibilities

Support program managers in implementing S1000D.
Develop training on standards and tools for technical manual development.
Lead evaluation of technologies used for logistics and technical publications.
Deliver training on standards, tools, and workflows for publication development.
Assist with technical proposals related to logistics, publications, training, and software solutions.
Ensure DTB processes meet specifications and quality requirements.
Support data integration and automation initiatives across teams.
Stay current with industry trends and best practices.

Skills

Technical publications systems

S1000D

Communication skills

Technical proposal assistance

Markup languages proficiency

Automation & data transformation

Team leadership

Communication skills

DoD clearance capability

Python/xPath

Education

4-year degree in Mechanical Design or Computer Science

Tools

OxygenXML

Arbortext

Microsoft Office

Antenna House Publisher

CorelDRAW

Isodraw

Adobe Illustrator

SVG/CGM/GLB/GLTF

Microsoft Office

Job description

Technical Publication Solution Architect

REMOTE

Dayton T. Brown is a Leader in Technical Publications | Logistics | Engineering, & Test | Military Missions Systems. We have a perfect opportunity for a Full-Time, Technical Publication Solution Architect to join our amazing, talented team in our Technical Services Division.

This position is ideal for someone who brings strong technical publications systems expertise, including S1000D and military specifications, and the confidence to work as a customer-facing technical authority for major Aerospace and Defense Programs. You will be working directly with program managers, Subject Matter Experts, and external customers, providing expertise and 'Best Practices' in the development, integration, and sustainment of Aerospace and Defense logistics, technical publications, and training data.

Responsibilities

Support program managers in S1000D implementation, including BREX Files, Business Rule Decision Points, SNS development, and DMRL planning.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with our customers, which includes attending virtual and/or in person meetings to communicate processes, technologies, potential risks, solutions, and options for action plans.
Lead evaluation of technologies, both new and existing, used across logistics, technical publications, and training development for customers.
Develop and deliver training on standards, specifications, tools, and workflows used for technical manual development and publishing.
Assist with technical proposals in response to RFPs as it relates to logistics, technical publications, training development and software solutions.
Ensure DTB's processes and workflows meet or exceed all specification and quality requirements.
Assist with technology requests, data integration, and automation initiatives across teams.
Stay current with industry trends, technology, and the future of technical publication development.

Please Note: In order to ensure a great fit on both sides, please only apply if you meet the required qualification listed below. Applications that do not meet these criteria will not be considered at this time.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate MUST have proven success within a technical publication environment and the following qualifications:

4-year degree in Mechanical Design, Computer Science, or equivalent.
10+ years' experience in the development of technical publications for commercial or military programs.
Hands-on experience with technical publications development IAW standards such as S1000D, MIL-STD-3001, MIL-STD-3031, MIL-STD-3048, MIL-STD-40051, MIL-STD-38784, MIL-STD-2361, MIL-HDBK-2361, ATA 100, and/or iSpec 2200.
Extensive experience with markup languages (SGML, XML), Data Type Definition (DTD) and Schematron.
Knowledge of stylesheet (FOSI, XSLT, XSL-FO, CSS) development and update to assist in publishing output for various customers and program requirements.
In-depth knowledge of OxygenXML, Arbortext and Arbortext Publishing Engine, as well as Antenna House publisher.
Experience in leading and/or mentoring technical teams.
Strong oral and written communication, analytical, and critical thinking capabilities.
Strong background in Common Source Database (CSDB) management a plus.
Ability to work in pressure situations and to meet tight deadlines.
General understanding of technical illustration tools such as CorelDRAW, Isodraw, Adobe Illustrator, etc.
Skilled in batch processing and automation of illustration files, including .SVG, .CGM, .GLB/GLTF, and other common formats.
Strong computer skills; must be proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
Be able to travel, as required.
Ability to obtain a DoD SECRET clearance if required.
Experience with programming languages such as Python, xPath, and other languages relevant to technical publications is considered a strong plus.
Experienced in developing and implementing automated process improvements and large data transformation solutions.