Documentation Strategies, Inc.

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Job Postings (Last Update: 7/10/2007)

Documentation Strategies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Current Openings
Job # 12-PT-03  Professional Trainer
Job # 06-BPA-07  Business Process Analyst
Job # 06-PMO-07  Project Manager (PMO)
Job # 06-WD-07  Web Developer
Job # 07-TRTC-07  Trainer/Training Coordinator
Job # 07-CSD-07- 233  Client Server/Client Server & Development Tool Consultant
Job # 07-PB-07- 234  PowerBuilder Specialist

Continuous Recruitment
Job # 10-SBA-06  Senior Business Analyst
Job # 12-PM-03  Project Manager
Job # 06-TW-07  Technical Writer

job#: 12-PT-03
Professional Trainer APPLY NOW

Responsibilites: Professional Trainers provide high quality classroom instruction for job training and professional development programs through lecture presentations, classroom demonstrations, job coaching and student exercises; Teach work tasks, job functions and business processes to users with various skill sets and technical abilities; Customize training delivery to reflect client policies and procedures; Relay new skills, concepts, ideas and techniques providing examples and practical application during training; Engage learners during training classes using effective training techniques.
Experience: Candidates must have 1-3 years professional training experience with training certification or BA in Communications, Education, Human Resources or equivalent; Understanding of required soft skill training and professional development options for different organizational roles and levels of responsibility. Knowledge of Adult Learning Theory and effective training techniques.
Requirements: Candidates muct be proficient in MS Word and MS Power Point with superior communication, presentation and interpersonal skills. Self-starter and able to work independently as well as part of a team. Ability to travel as needed
Assignment:
Duration: Full Time Contract
Start Date: Continuous Recruitment
Comments: Documentation Strategies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

job#:06-BPA-07
Business Process Analyst APPLY NOW

Responsibilites: Document and refine internal controls on existing business processes and data assets. Identify and document targeted processes and define their ability to meet defined control objectives, as well as confirm their operational effectiveness.
Experience: Applicant must have SAS 70 Type 1 and/or Type 2 experience. Experience in the health care industry is preferred, but not required.
Requirements: This position requires a business process analyst with SAS 70 Type-1 and/or Type 2 experience
Assignment: Albany, NY
Duration:
Start Date: ASAP
Comments: Documentation Strategies, Inc. offers an outstanding benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), flex accounts, nine paid holidays and 18 personal use days. Our offices are in Rensselaer NY and we are a Certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise. Documentation Strategies is an Equal Opportunity Employer

job#:06-PMO-07
Project Manager (PMO) APPLY NOW

Responsibilites: The project manager will be an essential part of a team charged with developing a project management office, managing a project portfolio and associated processes. Other duties will include participating in project management at all phases of IT projects.
Experience: The ideal candidate with have extensive experience in project management and the above listed responsibilities.
Requirements: You must have at least four years experience overseeing mid-sized IT projects. Recent experience participating in the development or enhancement of a project management office in at least one organization of significant size is required. Experience with the PMBOK or the NYS Project Management Guidebook is necessary as well. PMP certification is desirable.
Assignment: Albany, NY
Duration: 60 months
Start Date: September 2007
Comments: Documentation Strategies, Inc. offers an outstanding benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), flex accounts, nine paid holidays and 18 personal use days. Our offices are in Rensselaer NY and we are a Certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise. Documentation Strategies is an Equal Opportunity Employer

job#: 06-WD-07
Web Developer APPLY NOW

Responsibilites: The web developer will be providing operational web application development and support. Duties of the position include, but are not limited to; design and development in SQL and ColdFusion, and providing recommendations on website structural redesign and new web technologies.
Experience: The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in application development and web design.
Requirements: Must have at least seven years experience in software development and at least four years experience in web design and database development. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary. In addition, at least four years in one of the following areas is required: Certified Network Engineer (CNE), Lotus Notes Certified Application Developer, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, PC designer or Web Master. Experience with the following is desirable but not mandatory; Dreamweaver, Flash, XML, Javascript, CSS, RSS feeds, MySQL, SQL Server, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Assignment: Albany, NY
Duration: Full-time/Contract
Start Date: September/October, 2007
Comments: Documentation Strategies, Inc. offers an outstanding benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), flex accounts, nine paid holidays and 18 personal use days. Our offices are in Rensselaer NY and we are a Certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise. Documentation Strategies is an Equal Opportunity Employer

job#:07-TRTC-07
Trainer/Training Coordinator APPLY NOW

Responsibilites: The responsibilities for this position vary from training delivery to training development for both instructor led and web based curriculum. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: -Teach work tasks, job functions and business processes to users with various skill sets and technical abilities. -Provide high quality classroom instruction for job training and professional development programs through lecture presentations and classroom demonstrations. -Work with clients to identify corporate standards and customize training delivery to reflect company policies and procedures. -Provide feedback to training developers and instructional designers on the effectiveness of required materials and data to improve training effectiveness and delivery. -Coordinate training efforts across an entire project, evaluate training programs and make recommendations to improve training quality as well as updating and maintain a record of all training to take place -Ensure that training facility meets all training requirements prior to class -Complete all required reporting and administrative requirements associated with training classes in an accurate and timely manner. -Develop training content for instructor led training manuals, computer based training, web based training, power point presentations, simulations and job aids. -Create step-by-step instructions, demonstration examples and practice exercises for inclusion in training materials.
Experience: Three to five years direct technical training experience and training development experience.
Requirements: -Training background including training delivery experience and/or knowledge of Adult Learning Theory and effective training techniques. -Training certification or BA in Communications, Education or Technical Field. -Understanding of software applications, operating systems and troubleshooting techniques. -Proficient in MS Word and MS Power Point. -Experience using Adobe Acrobat, Adobe FrameMaker and MS Visio preferred. -Experience delivering training over the web. -Superior communication, presentation and interpersonal skills. -Self-starter and able to work independently as well as part of a team. -Willingness to travel within New York State up to 80% of the time.
Assignment: Travel across New York State
Duration: Full-time
Start Date:
Comments: Documentation Strategies, Inc. offers an outstanding benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), flex accounts, nine paid holidays and 18 personal use days. Our offices are in Rensselaer, NY and we are a Certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise. Documentation Strategies is an Equal Opportunity Employer

job#:07-CSD-07- 233
Client Server/Client Server & Development Tool Consultant APPLY NOW

Responsibilites: Converting an application from ASP and Visual Basic 6 to ASP.net and VB.Net. Designing and developing system architecture for the new application as well as making recommendations for conversion activities. Lead a small team through the entire SDLC including architecture, database design and deployment.
Experience: Experience in web application design and development, SDLC and business analysis is required.
Requirements: The ideal candidate must have at least two years in the following areas: working with a 4th generation language, developing large mission critical applications using Client/Server implementation, three-tier design, development and deployment including RAD/JAD methodology, knowledge transfer, transition of systems and mentoring , and Intra/Internet deployment. Having two or more years experience in the following areas is helpful: Oracle databases, HTML and ASP, IIS and APP servers, and creating and documenting system architecture. Three or more years using web application security protocols and techniques including Siteminder and LDAP is desirable. Experience in human services related projects is a plus.
Assignment: Albany, NY
Duration: 18 months
Start Date: ASAP
Comments: Documentation Strategies, Inc. offers an outstanding benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), flex accounts, nine paid holidays and 18 personal use days. Our offices are in Rensselaer NY and we are a Certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise. Documentation Strategies is an Equal Opportunity Employer

job#:07-PB-07- 234
PowerBuilder Specialist APPLY NOW

Responsibilites: Developing enterprise-wide applications using PowerBuilder.
Experience: Recent development experience with PowerBuilder 6 or later.
Requirements: At least four years developing applications with PowerBuilder is required. The ability to write stored procedures and triggers, and design database tables within PowerBuilder is helpful.
Assignment: Albany, NY
Duration: 4 months
Start Date: ASAP
Comments: Documentation Strategies, Inc. offers an outstanding benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), flex accounts, nine paid holidays and 18 personal use days. Our offices are in Rensselaer NY and we are a Certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise. Documentation Strategies is an Equal Opportunity Employer

job#: 10-SBA-06
Senior Business Analyst APPLY NOW

Responsibilites: Job entails working with business partners and business users in evaluating their need for IT solutions. Duties: • Assist with translation of business requirements into IT specifications for development of Software applications. • Work with the Business Process Redesign (BPR) team in prioritizing needs for IT solutions. Act as an IT Consultant and partner in creating current state and future state design and software process models with business partners. • Work with business partners to identify project business value and associated metrics. • Present and review business analysis and reengineering results of tasks to IT Managers
Experience: A four-year college degree and/or equivalent work experience is required for this position. Prior experience with financial applications and/or public sector is a plus.
Requirements: • Proficient in object modeling, project modeling, data modeling, use case analysis and use of UML notation. • Proficiency in use of enterprise level use case modeling tools such as Rational Rose is a plus. • Must possess excellent communication both written and verbal skills. • Must possess planning and organization skills to develop and lead JAD workshops. • Must be able to lead BPR team and implement the best practices in the industry. • Should possess facilitation skills to include the application of facilitation tools and techniques. • Must be proficient in MS Office, MS Visio. MS Project experience in a plus.
Assignment: Albany, NY Area
Duration: Full Time Contract
Start Date: Continuous Recruitment
Comments: Documentation Strategies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

job#: 12-PM-03
Project Manager APPLY NOW

Responsibilites: Project Managers direct all aspects of a project from commencement to completion; Create and maintain high level and detailed project plans; Track all project activities and update project plan. Manage, organize, schedule, assign and monitor workloads to ensure project is completed as designed, on schedule and within budget. Identify potential risks, develop contingency plans and actively resolve problems. Direct and coordinate communication between project team members, internal services and project sponsors. Promote a supportive team environment.
Experience: Candidates must have 3-5 years project management experience with BA, BS or MBA and Project Management Certification required. Proven ability to manage multiple projects or project teams. Experience with Technology or Integration projects preferred.
Requirements: Candidates must have a strong understanding of project management methodology with demonstrated knowledge of project management tools such MS Project, MS Access, MS Office and Visio. Excellent analytical, problem solving, written and verbal skills. Superior communication and interpersonal skills; ability to facilitate meetings. and effectively interface with the client.
Assignment:
Duration: Contract, Full-time, Part-Time Employment
Start Date: Continuous Recruitment
Comments: Documentation Strategies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

job#:06-TW-07
Technical Writer APPLY NOW

Responsibilites: Documentation Strategies, Inc. is looking for technical writers for several large projects. We continually create exciting new opportunities for top-notch technical communicators to work with Fortune 1000 companies and public sector agencies. Come join a dynamic team of information design professionals working to make an impact on today’s fast-changing world.
Experience: Our technical writers typically have experience in: - Technical writing and documentation - Web content design and development - Online help - Software and hardware engineering documentation - Business process analysis and workflows - Single sourcing and content management - Usability and interface design - Training curriculum design and development - Tools including FrameMaker, RoboHelp, Doc-To-Help, Madcap Flare, Documentum, Author-IT, FileNet - Concepts including XML, DITA
Requirements: We seek lead writers and team members to work closely with our clients to plan, design and structure both print and online documents while maintaining high standards of content and design.
Assignment:
Duration: Contract, Full-time, Part-Time Employment
Start Date: Continuous Recruitment
Comments: “The ONLY company that has made me feel like a professional.” This quote is from one of our technical writers – people just like you who provide technical writing, documentation and information design services to our many public and private sector clients. Documentation Strategies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer