SAN DIEGO CHAPTER STC JOBMAIL LISTINGS 8-19-07

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SAN DIEGO CHAPTER STC JOBMAIL LISTINGS 8-19-07

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NEW TEMPORARY/CONTRACT LISTINGS
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8-17-07
Technical Writer

A San Diego finance company is looking for a technical writer to assist 
them in creating policies and procedures for remediation to present to 
the FTC. Estimated length of project is 1-2 months.

REQUIREMENTS
*Need a background with the FFIEC or Cobit framework in the financial 
services industry
*Will need to be onsite for at least a week to kick off the engagement
*Establish and write up a set of polices, procedures, SOPs, etc. 
identified by their CyberTrust audit for remediation to present to the 
FTC.

If you are interested, send your MS Word-formatted resume, a brief 
summary (2-4 sentences) with relevant experience to this project, and 
your past and current hourly 1099 rate to 
jenifer.gitzen at writingassist.com.

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7-26-07
Technical Writer

Temecula area, local candidates only. 2+ months to start, may go longer. 
A wireless network company in Murrieta needs a technical writer to 
update installation documentation, user documentation, test plans, etc. 
for their current and next generation of network products. 

REQUIREMENTS
*Experience writing installation, user, and test documentation for 
network products (required)
*Previous experience with mesh networks a major plus 

Most of the work can be done off-site after getting up to speed, but the 
client wants the writer close enough (San Diego, OC, Inland Empire, 
etc.) so you can come in for short-notice meetings as needed. 

Authorized US workers only.

Rate: 1099 BOE. We don't have a published bill rate, so please specify 
your 1099 bill rate when applying.

To be considered, apply at 
http://www.cytiva.com/cejobs/applyprospring.asp?prospr?prosprTW-989?jack?29



ProSpring Technical Staffing
310-832-3400 x201
866-302-5774, x 201
www.ProSpringStaffing.com

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NEW DIRECT HIRE LISTINGS
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8-13-07
Technical Writer

SAIC has an immediate opening for a Technical Writer with XML 
experience. Apply online at SAIC.com.

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8-13-07
Technical Writer 4

SUMMARY: 
Creates, develops, writes, validates, and edits highly technical 
material for operational, instructional, maintenance or test procedures 
for web-based publication and in support of technical training.

RESPONSIBILITIES
*Serves as a seasoned professional who applies, analyzes and interprets 
standard theories, concepts, methods, and techniques to work with 
illustrators, engineering, tech support, technical training, marketing 
and others to develop technical content for operation, troubleshooting 
and maintenance procedures, topic-based documentation, and training 
materials.
*Applies professional and technical experience and knowledge for 
developing, managing, tracking, and updating content for highly 
re-purposed informational products. 
*Researches and translates technical information into product 
documentation for both non-technical and technically advanced users.  
Works with engineers in lab and test environments to learn product 
functionality, interviews technical staff to collect source data, and 
conducts procedure validation with technical experts for use in the 
field.  
*Responsible for working with product program teams to develop product 
specifications, field procedures, and software and hardware user 
documentation.  
*Produces information products that are compliant to industry, 
corporate, safety and quality assurance standards
*Authors content in an XML editor, integrated in a CMS system, with 
multiple-channel output and formats. 
*Researches and evaluates new technologies to improve group processes 
and output and keep ahead of the technology curve with DITA, XML, and 
single-sourced documentation environment.  
*Investigates and analyzes typical issues and prepares recommendations 
for policy/process action.
*Develops and maintains writing development administration tools and 
assisting in the development of new information products.
*Actively participates in program teams (PMT meetings, Design Reviews, 
Program Reviews).
*Partners with management and employees providing guidance and support 
to achieve business goals and promote Corporate values.
*Coordinates/tracks workload within the Writer’s Group including 
interdepartmental requests.
*Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, 
skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to 
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
(Include Certifications, Licenses, Registrations and professional 
affiliations required for the position.)

*Has a technical background in electrical and mechanical engineering
*Comprehensive knowledge of related functions and possibly related 
disciplines, such as engineering and marketing to assist management with 
making cross-departmental decisions
*High-level professional contributor, who applies diversified knowledge 
to multiple functions within the technical documentation group or may 
apply deep expertise to complex technical writing assignments
*A strong contributor in breaking new  ground with tools, process, and 
workflow models
*Calm, professional demeanor that can manage changing deadlines and 
priorities for producing product support material in a 
constantly-changing industry 
*Expertise with HTML editors,  Adobe software, and FrameMaker.
*Advanced knowledge of standard desktop business tools such as Excel, 
Access
*Familiarity with web design and programming
*Disciplined to adhere to process in all elements of work flow.
*Promotes skills and knowledge transfer to other writers, illustrators, 
and production staff of expertise on new content development processes 
and standards.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
*Requires a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of experience 
and education.  
*Knowledge of and experience in electrical and mechanical engineering; 
can read schematics and produce specification documents
*Requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience.
*Experience in coordinating and leading projects to conclusion
*Experience with documenting hardware, software, procedures, product 
specifications, and conceptual overviews
*Experience and XML editors, DITA, and content management systems
*Experience with Oracle or other relational database tools
*Experience with translation and localization of documentation a strong 
plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing duties, employees are regularly required to use written 
and oral communication skills; may read and interpret data, information 
and documents; observe and respond to people and situations; learn and 
apply new information or skills; work under deadlines; and interact with 
others encountered in the course of work.  The employee works under 
typical office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet. 
Requires engineering lab time for research and procedure validation. 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative 
of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions 
of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals 
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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8-12-07
Senior Technical Writer/Build Specialist

Lionbridge is seeking a senior technical writer/build specialist who 
will work with Learning Products, Software, and Quality Assurance teams 
to manage the integration of electronic help into the windows software.

RESPONSIBILITIES
*File naming: determine file names for standalone chms, integrated chms, 
and databases 
*ClearCase setup 
*Help Testing and Integration: test English help before sending to 
localization 
*Integration level testing before our drop to localization 
*Defect triage and troubleshooting 
*Database management: create and manage databases 
*Edit HTML interface, copy files, and publish

SKILLS/ABILITY
*3+ years experience as a technical writer 
*Experience working with remote teams 
*Programming/scripting experience 
*Experience with ClearCase or other source code control systems 
*An interest in tools and testing/QA of deliverables (mostly CHM files) 
*Experience with XML (desired) 
*Experience with Content Management Systems (desired) 
*Experience with Windows HTML help required 
*Familiarity of software development cycles (desired) 

PERSONAL QUALITIES
*Ability to work on multiple deliverables simultaneously in a fast-paced 
environment 
*Demonstrate energy and enthusiasm in the workplace 
*Work independently, make decisions, and solve problems with little 
supervision 
*Ability to manage stress and stressful situations 
*Ability to see the "big picture" of the company and project 
*Ability to create, evaluate, and improve documentation processes for 
efficiency, effectiveness, and quality 

Please contact 
Kara McGhee Gibson at kara.gibson at lionbridge.com 

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7-13-07
Instructional Designer – Work from home

Mitchell International, Inc. is the leading provider of enterprise data, 
software and eBusiness solutions for the automotive insurance, collision 
repair, medical claims and glass replacement industries. With over 800 
employees, Mitchell provides enterprise software solutions and services 
to the automotive repair and property and casualty industries. Mitchell 
has been providing automotive information and high technology to these 
industries since 1946 and is the preferred solutions provider to over 
100,000 customers in the United States and Canada with over 137 product 
titles. Mitchell offers a competitive compensation and benefits package 
including outstanding career growth opportunities.

The instructional designer will be responsible for developing web–based 
training programs for Mitchell International software products, customer 
training, and employee training. This includes learning new and existing 
software programs, customer workflows, determining the most effective 
way to train internal and external customers, and creating of design 
plans and story boards. The instructional designer will also be 
responsible for converting story boards into web-based training programs 
and updating current web-based training courses using various authoring 
tools and templates. The instructional designer will have the 
opportunity to do the following:

*Work with subject matter experts to learn new and existing software 
programs and services
*Design and script web-based training courses through design plans and 
storyboards
*Convert approved storyboards to web-based training programs, including 
screen captures, graphics compression, audio editing, file management 
and programming using various authoring and multimedia tools
*Coordinate the internal testing and implementation of web-based 
training programs

REQUIREMENTS
*Training and content design experience a must, including software 
simulation, training outlines, quick reference guides, and workshops
*Prior experience developing self-paced online training programs is 
highly desired
*Experience with multimedia authoring tools required. Image capture, 
file management, and Macromedia Flash, Captivate, and Dreamweaver 
preferred
*Detailed oriented, able to work independently and adhere to Mitchell 
Instructional design development standards, metrics, project plans, and 
complete projects with minimal assistance
*Ability to work in a remote (home) office environment preferred
*Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
*Minimal travel will be required

Please email resume to Cecilia.Hasenkamp at mitchell.com

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7-12-07
Senior Technical Writer

Akonix is the instant messaging (IM) security and management pioneer, 
enabling Global 1000 companies to deploy productive, enterprise-wide IM 
that is secure, compliant and managed.

Global users across hundreds of organizations in the financial services, 
telecommunications, energy, technology, healthcare, and entertainment 
industries use Akonix solutions. Akonix's award-winning products provide 
the industry's only automatically updated protection to block real-time 
viruses for both enterprise and public IM systems. Akonix has certified 
partnerships with all leading IM and presence providers, including 
America Online(R), Microsoft, Yahoo!, Reuters, IBM, Parlano, and 
Bloomberg. Akonix is the preferred IM management solution of some of the 
world's largest companies, including Cingular Wireless, EMC, and ING. 

Our team is made up of high-energy, entrepreneurial leaders who share a 
desire to deliver great products that make a difference to our 
customers. We work hard, we like to win and we approach our work with 
enthusiasm every day. Come join our team!

As a senior technical writer on a highly collaborative team, the person 
in this position will be responsible for all user documentation, which 
will be delivered in PDF and online help formats. He or she will combine 
excellent communication skills with software technical writing expertise 
and a passion for learning and excellence. Covering both software and 
hardware, the deliverables include release notes, user guides, 
installation guides, quick starts, and online help, as well as 
special-feature and special-request documents. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 
*Work closely with Product Marketing, QA, and Engineering managers to 
define and prioritize documentation requirements for each version 
release and to obtain input
*Work closely with Support and Product Marketing to understand customer 
needs, clarify features and concepts, and deliver task-oriented 
documentation
*Routinely test new software builds to confirm, explore, and develop 
software documentation
*Contribute to the review of the software interface
*Release high quality user documentation in a timely manner for website 
posting and online help compiling
*Coordinate documentation, hardware, and gold master CD releases with 
the hardware integration house
*Research, write, and edit books and online help
*Use graphics to clarify and enhance the documentation
*Proactively explore technical issues relevant to the products, and 
provide technical assistance to team members as needed
*Develop efficient processes and task estimates for deliverables to be 
produced within required timelines
*Coordinate the production and handoff of all final deliverables
*Manage workload efficiently

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
*BA/BS degree with at least 4 years of technical writing experience, or 
the equivalent combination of work experience and education
*Proven ability in documenting software and showing mastery of spelling, 
grammar, punctuation, syntax and composition rules, and a clear 
technical writing style
*Familiarity with software and network terminology and concepts
*Familiarity with publishing tools and procedures
*Knowledge of FrameMaker and WebWorks Publisher
*Familiarity with security software highly desirable

TOOLS
*FrameMaker
*Webworks 
*Paint
*Acrobat Professional 
*Visio (might be needed at times)
*IBM Record Now  (to create gold master CDs

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Akonix Systems, Inc. is proud that we are able to offer an excellent 
compensation and benefits package to employees, which is rated as one of 
the best in our industry. Our regular full and part-time employees enjoy 
pre-IPO stock options, Aetna PPO and HMO medical plans, Aetna PPO and 
DMO dental plans, a VSP-sponsored vision plan, health care and dependent 
care flexible spending plans, employee assistance and counseling 
program, a 401K plan that offers numerous investment alternatives, 15 
PTO days and 9 paid holidays your first year, health club membership 
discounts and reimbursements and a fully stocked employee kitchen. Our 
beautiful downtown San Diego location has amazing 360-degree views of 
San Diego, easy access to all transportation methods, close proximity to 
shopping and the exciting Gaslamp Quarter and Petco Park.

Please reference Senior Technical Writer in the subject line and email 
your resume in MS Word or PDF format to hr at akonix.com.

Akonix is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer