National Capitol Contracting, LLC · 3 months ago
Digital Publications Technical Specialist
Arlington, VA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expNational Capitol Contracting, LLC is seeking a Digital Publications Technical Specialist for an upcoming contract. This role will design, code, and produce interactive educational and informational eBooks in modern digital formats, requiring a blend of technical expertise and a creative approach to user experience.
Information Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Develop educational and informational publications in digital formats for mobile e-Readers (iPhone, Kindle, Android) and desktop e-Readers, both in reflowable and fixed-layout formats and inclusive of interactive media and activities, while following an Agile development cycle
Code e-Books with XHTML, JavaScript, CSS, XML, XSLT, WebGL or Three.js, MathML and similar technologies that apply to e-Book products, as well as utilize git for version control
Participate in meetings with colleagues and stakeholders throughout the entire project lifecycle and provide solutions for best practices for content development so that content and media will translate appropriately for digital and interactive formats
Analyze source files and transfer into appropriate templates/formats for e-Books
Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to design high-fidelity prototypes as proof of concept, utilizing understanding of current UI trends and following UX best practices to ensure an intuitive experience
Develop e-Books using EPUB specific knowledge following W3C and ACE by Daisy specifications, ensuring all e-Books pass all validation and 508 compliance requirements, and managing metadata in the package
Test e-Books on a variety of devices (PC, Apple, Android, Kindle, etc.) and e-Reading applications (Apple Books, Google Play Books, Reasily, Kindle, Overdrive/Libby, etc.)
Understand and communicate the interdependencies between operational impact and content scope/complexity; document relationships between different content types; and strive for efficiency, reproducibility, and sustainability
Constantly drive innovation by staying current with technology and trends as related to design, coding, e-Books, and e-Learning; and brings new ideas for creating intuitive and interactive user experiences, content management and process improvements
Qualification
Required
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust government security clearance (Must be able to pass a criminal background and credit check)
Bachelors Degree or higher, or Associates Degree or relevant program certificate with 5+ years of applicable experience in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Web Development, or Graphic Design
5+ years of Digital content management experience with practical hands-on experience/understanding of XHTML, JavaScript, CSS, and XML
5+ years experience in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, XD, Audition, and Acrobat)
3+ years experience in coding/development using XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, and XML
Experience optimizing image, audio, and video files
Experience in accessibility issues related to e-Books and Section 508 compliance
Understanding of effective and modem graphic and UI design concepts
Basic understanding of UX design principles
Ability to work in a Mac-based environment
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a small team
Ability to multi-task and handle several assignments at once
Excellent, organization, time management, and communication skills (written, oral, presentation, facilitation, and listening)
Exceptional attention to detail
Preferred
Strong understanding of electronic publishing protocols and technology, knowledge of the publishing industry, and general understanding of copyright law
Firm grasp of responsive e-Book design best practices for cross-device viewing
Experience automating and optimizing development workflows using modem build tools like Gulp, Grunt, NPM scripts, or Webpack
Experience in coding/development using XSLT, WebGL, Three.js, and MathML
Experience with document conversion using Pandoc
Experience with a version control system such as Git or Bitbucket
Experience with web stacks, libraries, and frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue
Experience with issue and project tracking software such as Jira
Experience working in an Agile environment
Experience with Less/Sass CSS
Experience in Public Speaking
Excellent customer service skills
Company
National Capitol Contracting, LLC
National Capitol Contracting is an information technology company specializing in multimedia and proAV solutions.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase