Electronic Publication Specialist-Senior-Huntsville, Al-2501

DirectViz Solutions is a high-level, strategic consulting services firm that meets mission IT needs for government customers. We are hiring an Electronic Publication Specialist, Intermediate for a new 5 year prime contract. This position, is located in Huntsville, AL. and requires US citizenship with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Electronic Publication Specialist (EPS)

Job Description:

• Creation and development of DTDs, FOSIs, Arbortext Styler style sheets, XSLT and XSL-FO.
• Responsible for code (tagging) files in XML using various plain ASCII text editors and ArborText software and parsing all created files against army file standards (DTDs, MIL_STDs, ARs, etc) for TMs, MWOs, DMWRs, SBs, TBs, and any other army publication.
• Read and comply with various Live DTDs to properly tag XML files in a plain ASCII text editor.
• Test and analyze converted XML files against source deliverable to locate any discrepancies; resolve technical issues with complex and/or problematic files.
• Use existing macros and regular expression scripting in plain ASCII text editor to convert the content from PDF deliverable into XML ensuring compliancy with the required Military Standards.
• Mentoring junior team mates and building their skill sets

Desired Skills:

• Experience in converting a technical manual from an old MIL-STANDARD to the newest MIL- Standard, rearranging information as needed, pointing out missing information, using existing macros in UltraEdit to convert the information from PDF into .XML ensuring compliancy with Military Standards. .
• Experience in reading a Live DTD to tag XML files in a plain ASCII text editor.
• Experience in code (tagging) using ArborText 5.0 and higher.
• Experience in code (tagging) XML files in accordance with MIL-STD 40051, MIL-STD-38784, MIL-PRF-63029, and AR 25-30.
• Experience in tracking and reporting all daily tasking and project progression.
• Strong customer focus and teamwork skills required. Working knowledge of the software Interactive Authoring and Display Software (IADS) 4.1

Physical and Mental Qualifications:

• 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
• Strong organizational, grammar, business correspondence, and self-management skills
• Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be provided for employees with disabilities.
• DVS retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

DirectViz Solutions, LLC (DVS) is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, 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.