Technical Data Author (S1000D)

Location: On-site in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; US citizenship required; no visa support or C2C

Company

Supports Department of Defense programs through technical publications and structured technical data products.

What you will do

• Develop, author, revise, and maintain S1000D data modules and structured content for IETMs, NATOPS/NATIP publications, technical manuals, and related products.
• Analyze engineering source data and create operational, maintenance, troubleshooting, servicing, inspection, and safety content.
• Apply S1000D structures, information codes, applicability, metadata, references, project business rules, and BREX requirements.
• Use EAGLE, Arbortext, XML-based authoring tools, and Common Source Database systems.
• Maintain traceability, configuration control, and change control for technical publication content.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management, Curriculum, Program Management, subject matter experts, and Graphic Artists; participate in reviews and validation activities.

Requirements

• US citizenship and eligibility for a DoD Security Clearance are required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communication, Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent education and experience.
• At least 1 year of professional experience in technical publications, technical data development, structured authoring, or a related field.
• Experience interpreting engineering source data and translating technical information into accurate operational or maintenance content.
• Experience with XML-based structured authoring and strong written communication, organizational, attention-to-detail, and problem-solving skills.
• The role is performed on-site in Oklahoma City; visa sponsorship and C2C arrangements are not available.

Nice to have

• DoD aerospace, aviation, training system, or other complex defense program experience.
• Experience with Navy IETMs, NATOPS/NATIP publications, S1000D data modules, or an EAGLE-based CSDB.
• Experience with technical publication validation and verification, configuration and change control, MIL-STD and Navy requirements, EVM, or AS9100 quality systems.
• Active DoD Secret clearance or higher.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employee benefits package.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k), life insurance, educational assistance, and employee assistance programs.
• Paid time off and work/life solutions.
• Standard 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off for employees working nine-hour days Monday through Thursday.
• Office-based work with occasional travel to locations requiring specific PPE or attire.