Technical WriterEditor

Technical Writer/Editor

Oxnard CA

About Us:

JSL Technologies Inc. (JSL) is a Certified SDB Veteran Owned Company contractor providing engineering logistics and program support services to the Department of Defense (DOD). Our team of over 350 employees is committed to delivering practical innovative and affordable solutions. We are headquartered in Oxnard CA and provide top-tier services across the nation. JSL fosters an inclusive environment of diverse ethical committed and highly accomplished professionals who respect each other hold themselves accountable and continually strive for improvement. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Job Description:

This role will require a strong skill set of a Technical Writer/Editor proficient in FrameMaker and will be focused on the Technical Manual Support Services for the Aegis Weapon System (AWS).

Job Responsibilities:

• Will be responsible for accurately editing both format and structure for Technical Manuals for the Department of Navy
• Will be responsible for producing structured electronic manuals in SGML XML and S1000D in compliance per Navy approved DTDs. FrameMaker experience is required as is experience with DOD documentation
• In this position you will be part of a team that is key in providing detailed and precise Technical Manuals for the Navy (Ships Subs Military Watercraft and Unmanned Systems)
• Execution of tasks supporting Technical Data Elements development distribution and sustainment of required Technical Documentation Manuals Publications and Notices
• Development and update of IPS Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs)
• Support in execution of tasks in the areas of IPS Sustainment Analysis and Sustainment Planning
• Research extract analyze and refine a wide variety of technical and non-technical material and information related to complex subjects
• Interpret information in a manner that facilitates the presentation of technical data accurately
• Write edit and prepare publication documents in a form suitable for intended audiences
• Determine the appropriate style manner of presentation and format for each writing assignment
• Manage writing projects from initial assignment through completion
• Identification and elevation of technical and schedule risks
• Development of processes and procedures
• Acting as a liaison with all engineering disciplines such as Systems Electrical Mechanical Test Materials and Processes and Structural design functions
• Developing operator-level and maintainer-level documentation for complex Navy systems (ships subs military watercraft and unmanned systems)
• Collaborating with functional management program management and execution team to ensure technical success while balancing goals approaches and risks

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• 2 years experience technical writing and editing technical documentation in a military or civilian environment
• High School Diploma or GED
• Microsoft Office (Office Word Excel PowerPoint Project Access)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical Manual Management processes Certification and Accreditation (C&A) for DOD
• Three years experience technical writing and editing technical manuals
• Experience authoring/editing in Adobe FrameMaker
• Demonstrated experience related to gathering and analyzing source material and developing relevant curricula.
• Previous US Navy DoD or other government publication experience highly desired

Security Clearance:

Applicants must have an active security clearance and/or the ability to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements to obtain a DoD government-granted security clearance. Individuals will be subject to a background investigation to include but not be limited to criminal history employment and education verification drug testing and creditworthiness.

EEO:

JSL Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge skills minimum education training licensure experience and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please contact if you need accommodation for the application process.