Structured Content Architect

ESA - Electronic Security Association

. Define and maintain enterprise information architecture, content models, taxonomy standards, and metadata frameworks across customer-facing content assets.

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $108,340 - $184,460 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in defining and maintaining enterprise information architecture, content models, and DITA structured authoring methodologies. Proven ability to lead content governance processes and support global content operations with a focus on quality and regulatory compliance.

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DITA XMLStructured Authoring MethodologiesContent Management SystemsInformation ArchitectureContent Strategy

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Hard Skills

Technical DocumentationContent ModelingMetadata FrameworksTaxonomy StandardsContent Validation ProcessesAI-Compatible Content StrategiesPublishing WorkflowsComponent-Based Content DevelopmentGlobal Content OperationsLocalization Programs

Soft Skills

Influencing Content StrategyCollaboration with Cross-Functional TeamsCoaching on Best Practices

Tools & Technologies

Content Management TechnologiesPublishing SolutionsAutomation Opportunities

Industry Keywords

Performance SupportCustomer SupportField ServiceKnowledge ManagementSemantic Search

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and maintain enterprise information architecture, content models, taxonomy standards, and metadata frameworks across customer-facing content assets.
Lead implementation, adoption, and governance of DITA structured authoring methodologies and content standards.
Design reusable content architectures for technical documentation, performance support content, FAQs, AI-enabled experiences, and context-sensitive help.
Configure, develop, and maintain DITA elements, specializations, schemas, publishing rules, and content validation processes.
Partner with engineering, product management, and technical subject matter experts to define information structures representing product functionality, configuration, installation, and service requirements.
Develop content models supporting complex product ecosystems, component relationships, compatibility data, and cross-product information reuse.
Establish content governance processes improving quality, consistency, regulatory compliance, and lifecycle management.
Support migration of legacy documentation into structured content environments and reusable component-based architectures.
Develop strategies enabling AI-compatible content consumption, retrieval, semantic search, chatbots, and automated content experiences.
Provide technical guidance and coaching on structured authoring, information architecture, and DITA best practices.
Evaluate and recommend content management technologies, publishing solutions, and automation opportunities.
Drive global content scalability through structured authoring practices supporting localization, regional adaptation, and multi-channel content delivery.
Maintain a global content library of reusable elements.
Partner with technical writers, product managers, engineering teams, regulatory teams, and localization resources to define and govern structured content strategy.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, Information Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in technical documentation, information architecture, content strategy, or structured authoring environments.
Hands-on experience with DITA XML, structured authoring methodologies, and component-based content development.
Experience with content management systems, publishing workflows, and multi-channel content delivery.
Knowledge of taxonomy, metadata, content modeling, and information architecture principles.
Knowledge of AI-ready content strategies, semantic content models, and knowledge management practices.
Experience in technical documentation, customer support, field service, and performance support ecosystems.
Experience supporting global content operations and localization programs.
Ability to influence content strategy across a matrixed global organization.
This position is not eligible for US visa sponsorship.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits
Life insurance
Health insurance
Life assistance program
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Disability insurance
401k Plan
Vacation & holidays
Creative freedom to design content architecture
Opportunity to drive enterprise impact across functions
Collaboration with an experienced team of structured content writers