We are seeking an experienced technical documentation specialist. Job duties include but are not limited to; writing, editing and managing technical documentation for the creation of operator/maintenance Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM), associated curriculum and computer based training for military systems and equipment.

Experience with S1000D is necessary and knowledge of applicable military standards, specifications and test practices is desired.

Required Skills:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word and Access a must), Dreamweaver, MS Visio, Adobe Acrobat and Illustrator
• Experience with S1000D is a must
• Experience with HTML, XHTML, XML desired
• Familiarity with MIL-STDS, MIL-PRFS, MIL-HDBK, and SCORM requirements is a plus
• Have the ability to research, write and edit documentation for military and government programs
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prepare program documentation for delivery in all formats (e.g. .doc, .PDF, HTML and XML/SGML-tagged on-line and interactive electronic technical manuals).
• Review and edit program documents for technical accuracy in accordance with all applicable documentation standards and style guides
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop thorough and accurate technical documents

Education:

BS in communications or technical writing or 2 years documentation Specialist experience in a military setting.

Clearance:

Must qualify to obtain a DoD security clearance

Benefits:

To learn more about the Benefits offered by Progeny Systems, including a minimum $1,000 sign-on bonus for all new hires, please visit our website at http://www.progeny.net/careers.

About Progeny Systems

Progeny Systems is a privately held, high-tech small business that provides premium systems, services, and products for the Department of Defense, government agencies and commercial clients. We are a technology leader in numerous areas including: technology insertion; acoustic sensors; signal processing; combat systems; torpedoes; cyber security; biometrics; knowledge management; undersea vehicles; open architecture; electromagnetic maneuver warfare; electronics packaging; and image/video processing/analysis.

As a small business, Progeny Systems is a participant in the Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Progeny Systems has a proven track record of transitioning numerous SBIR contract awards into full-scale production, and has also successfully competed with large defense corporations.  Progeny System's ability to leverage flexibility, rapid turnaround, customer responsiveness, and encourage an environment for experimental research has been critical to our success in developing, producing and supporting numerous mission critical national defense systems.

Progeny has provided highly complex products/programs to the United States Government in collaboration with the following agencies, among others:

-       United States Navy

-       United States Air Force

-       United States Army         

-       Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)

-       National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA)