Speech Writer jobs in Thousand Oaks, CA

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.

• 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.
• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of directly related experience.

• Experience with SIGINT systems.
• Active TS/SCI
• 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.

What Your Experience Working for Us Will Be Like
Ask any of our employees and they will tell you SSI is a great place to work with an upbeat and positive culture. We take pride in our work to continuously improve on our performance in a manner that enhances the mission of the agencies we serve while expanding opportunities for our employees and our company.

About Synectic Solutions, Inc. (SSI)
Synectic Solutions, Inc. (SSI), is an award-winning, 20-year government contracting agency focused on the areas of logistics, engineering, management, and information technology. SSI is a growing organization committed to exceeding customer expectations, to continually improving all products, services, and processes, and to perform all work with the commitment to upholding the highest standards and ethics. 

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