TECHNICAL WRITER
FULCRUM CONCEPTS LLC // MATTAPONI, VA
- Lead end-to-end development of S1000D technical publications and IETMs, from engineering source-data analysis and data-module development through XML authoring, technical illustration, validation, publishing, review, and final delivery.
- Author and maintain S1000D Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs/IETPs), Operator & Maintenance Manuals, Quick Reference Guides, and Modification Work Orders (MWOs).
- Develop, structure, validate, and maintain XML technical content in accordance with S1000D, as well as MIL-STD-40051, MIL-PRF-63029, and MIL-PRF-63002 requirements.
- Administer and control the Common Source Database (CSDB), including content organization, configuration, maintenance, and management of structured S1000D publication data.
- Interpret engineering drawings, CAD data, bills of material (BOMs), technical data packages (TDPs), specifications, and other engineering source data to develop accurate procedures, descriptions, and support content.
- Produce S1000D-compliant technical illustrations, including procedural, inspection, repair, installation/removal, and illustrated-parts content, and integrate visual information with structured technical data.
- Develop, modify, and maintain publishing stylesheets used to control the formatting and output of structured technical publications.
- Collaborate regularly with engineers, subject matter experts, customers, and other stakeholders to gather technical information, resolve discrepancies, validate content, and incorporate review feedback.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of 30+ manuals, IETMs, and related technical-publication products while managing multiple concurrent assignments and priorities.
- Improve technical-publication workflows by automating repetitive tasks, creating reusable templates, and standardizing documentation practices to reduce manual effort and improve consistency.
- Supervise and mentor a direct-report technical writer, providing training, work direction, technical guidance, deliverable reviews, feedback, and support for publication priorities and professional development.