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Our Mission:

We aim to be the leading provider of content management software and expertise, helping clients create, manage, publish, and deliver high-value content.

About Us:

Contiem, Inc. is a global Component Content Management System (CCMS) and expertise partner. We specialize in creating, managing, and delivering high-value content - technical documentation, eLearning, online help, visualizations, training materials, etc. We continuously challenge the status quo and empower organizations by delivering effective content solutions that help clients achieve their business objectives.

Contiem headquarters is located in Annapolis, MD, with additional locations in the US and internationally in Sutton, UK, Chennai, India, and Sydney, Australia. Our elite team of subject matter experts works closely with clients to assess, optimize, and transform their content objectives and operations. Our global team allows us to support clients in 40 countries, including many of the world's largest companies and iconic brands, from various industries such as Publishing, Consumer Products, Healthcare, Technology, and Financial Services.

Position Summary:

Contiem, Inc. is seeking an experienced technical documentation consultant with client-facing expertise to deliver Contiem-developed S1000D training courses on a contract basis. (Note: Course development has been completed.)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• The ideal Independent contractor will be the primary instructor for the following courses:
• Introduction to S1000D: The course covers the history and governance of the S1000D committees, before focusing on the specification itself. We will look at the principles behind the use of data modules (DM), how information is managed and delivered, and, most importantly, the governance and integrity of data. This is a seminar-style course, led by a tutor, with time for questions and interaction.
• Introduction to Structured Authoring: This course offers an introduction to structured authoring using XML or SGML. Many technical authoring applications require the use of structured language - i.e., XML or SGML. This may be standards-based, such as S1000D or ATA iSpec 2200, or a more open standard, such as a DITA instance. This is a hands-on course, led by a tutor, with practice examples for students to undertake.
• S1000D for Technical Authors: This course offers in-depth training to provide an author with the skills and knowledge necessary to edit content in S1000D. The course covers authoring in SGML and XML, working through detailed examples of Descriptive and Procedural data modules (DMs). Authors will produce content according to the latest Issue of S1000D, whilst the tutor will discuss differences from earlier versions. This is a hands-on course, led by a tutor, with practice examples for students to undertake.
• Eclipse S1000D Authoring: This course offers in-depth training to provide an author with the skills and knowledge necessary to edit content using Eclipse S1000D for Oxygen, FrameMaker, or Arbortext. The course covers authoring in S1000D using the Eclipse for S1000D plug-in with either Adobe FrameMaker, PTC Arbortext, or Syncro Soft Oxygen. Authors will learn how to produce S1000D content using the tools and structure provided by the Eclipse plug-in. The course covers setting up the authoring environment with respect to project customization and best authoring practices in the chosen platform. This is a hands-on course, led by a tutor, with practice examples for students to undertake.
• S1000D Launchpad: This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the S1000D specification and best practices, led by our S1000D experts. Discover how adopting S1000D can streamline your documentation processes, enhance compliance, and drive operational efficiency. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and take your technical publications and product support to the next level. The course balances theoretical knowledge with practical application, preparing managers and business owners to successfully integrate S1000D into their organization's technical publications strategy. This is a mixed seminar and workshop-style course, led by a consultant, with time for questions and interaction.

• US citizenship.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Extensive technical writing experience (25+ years) within the Aerospace and Defense sector.
• Significant experience (20+ years) working with relevant content standards, such as SGML, XML, S1000D, and ATA iSpec 2200.
• First-hand practitioner experience authoring in Oxygen, FrameMaker, or Arbortext.
• Must have client-facing work experience.
• Consulting Experience required.

Preferred Skills

• DoD Security Clearance desired but not required.
• Previous Training experience desired.

Travel:

Travel is required for all courses. Some international travel may be required.

Work Hours & Location:

This is a part-time, remote position with hours of operation from Monday to Friday, between 8 am and 5 pm.

Please note that this job description does not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.