Electronic Publication Specialist

DirectViz Solutions (DVS) is a dynamic and rapidly growing government contractor committed to delivering innovative IT solutions that address the mission-critical needs of our government clients. Through the expertise and dedication of our talented team, we provide cutting-edge technology services designed to achieve success and exceed expectations.

At DVS, we prioritize our employees as our greatest asset. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive medical benefits, a 401(k) match, generous PTO accrual, professional development reimbursement, corporate-funded technology certifications, and robust employee recognition and appreciation programs.

Position Summary

The Electronic Publication Specialist is responsible for converting, developing, maintaining, validating, and publishing technical manuals in accordance with applicable Army Military Standards. The position focuses primarily on the conversion and maintenance of electronic technical publications using XML/SGML, PTC Arbortext, IADS, UltraEdit, Visual Studio Code and related GOTS macros and scripting tools.

Technical illustration and graphic manipulation are secondary responsibilities performed as needed to support the accuracy, usability, and completeness of technical publications.

Primary Responsibilities

• Convert and digitize technical manuals and other technical publications into XML/SGML-based electronic formats in accordance with applicable Military Standards and customer requirements.
• Use UltraEdit macros and other conversion tools to transform PDF and legacy technical-publication content into structured XML/SGML.
• Code, edit, and troubleshoot XML and SGML to ensure proper tagging, structure, formatting, and functionality.
• Develop, maintain, and validate technical publications using PTC Arbortext and IADS 4.x.
• Review and reorganize technical content to improve structure, consistency, readability, and compliance.
• Identify missing, incomplete, inconsistent, or improperly formatted technical data and coordinate corrections.
• Perform quality assurance and validation testing on converted publications to verify content accuracy, hyperlinks, graphics, formatting, navigation, and overall functionality.
• Troubleshoot conversion, tagging, formatting, and publishing issues and implement corrective actions.
• Work independently and collaboratively within integrated technical-publication teams.
• Interface with Government customers, technical personnel, engineers, and other stakeholders to resolve publication requirements and technical-data issues.
• Secondary Responsibilities: Technical Illustration and Graphics
• Create, modify, and maintain technical illustrations when required to support technical manuals and electronic publications.
• Develop illustrations using source materials such as photographs, engineering drawings, existing technical data, and physical equipment inspections.
• Modify and optimize graphics to meet Army and Government technical-publication requirements.
• Perform image manipulation, cleanup, enhancement, and format conversion using Adobe Photoshop, CorelDRAW, AutoCAD, and related graphics applications.
• Coordinate with customers and technical personnel to resolve graphic specifications and illustration requirements.
• Maintain representative work samples or a portfolio of technical illustrations when required.

Required Skills

• XML and SGML development and editing
• UltraEdit Studio, Visual Studio Code, PTC Arbortext, IADS 4.x, Adobe Acrobat
• Technical publication quality assurance and validation
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, engineering information, and source data
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies or missing technical data
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams

Secondary/Preferred Skills

Technical illustration

Adobe Photoshop

CorelDRAW

AutoCAD

Basic CAD knowledge

• Image manipulation and optimization
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and photographs for development of technical graphics
• Experience developing graphics for Army or DoD technical publications

Preferred Experience

Experience supporting Army/DoD technical manuals, Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), or Interactive Electronic Technical Publications (IETPs) is highly desirable, particularly experience converting legacy publication content into structured XML/SGML and validating the finished product in IADS.

If you thrive on solving complex problems and building meaningful connections, we'd love to hear from you. Join our team and make an impact today!

Physical and Mental Qualifications

Maintain focus and awareness throughout scheduled working hours.

Perform tasks requiring prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk, utilizing a computer, mouse, and keyboard.

Lift and move objects weighing up to 15 pounds as needed.

Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong command of the English language.

Demonstrate the ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a team.

Quickly learn and retain routine tasks and processes.

Possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, business correspondence proficiency, and self-management capabilities.

Perform the essential functions of the role satisfactorily; reasonable accommodation will be provided for employees with disabilities upon request.

Accept and adapt to additional responsibilities or changes to assigned duties as determined by DirectViz Solutions (DVS).

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