Technical Documentation Specialist

Technical Documentation Specialist

Port Hueneme CA

About Us:

JSL Technologies Inc. (JSL) is a certified Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) and Veteran-Owned government contractor delivering engineering logistics and program support services to the Department of Defense (DoD). Our team of more than 200 professionals is dedicated to providing practical innovative and cost-effective solutions that support critical missions.

Headquartered in Oxnard California JSL supports government customers across the nation. We foster a culture built on integrity collaboration and accountability empowering our employees to perform at a high level and continuously improve the way we serve our customers.

At JSL our people are the foundation of our success. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that supports the well-being and professional growth of our team.

Job Description:

JSL Technologies is seeking an FMS Technical Documentation Specialist to provide Technical Documentation Lifecycle support for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs. The position supports the preparation development review modification updating and delivery of technical documentation throughout the lifecycle of supported programs.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare develop review modify update and deliver lifecycle technical documentation including operational manuals maintenance procedures and training materials.

Provide technical and logistical input during documentation planning and review meetings including feedback related to schedules quality standards and delivery of technical documentation.

Develop and manage production schedules for technical documentation.

Perform word processing graphics editing technical manual formatting and proofing for technical documents.

Conduct Quality Assurance checks on developed documentation to verify metadata and technical and editorial accuracy in accordance with current style guides and prescribed standards.

Develop and format technical documentation in specialized formats including SGML XML and S1000D when required by program specifications.

Process completed Technical Manuals for reproduction printing distribution and archiving.

Prepare shipping labels and receipts for the shipment of Technical Manuals CD-ROMs/DVDs and other physical media to Government stakeholders.

Manage multiple tasks changing priorities and emergent requirements while meeting established schedules and deadlines.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance level Secret.

Ability to prepare develop review modify update and deliver technical documentation across lifecycle support activities.

Ability to perform word processing graphics editing technical manual formatting and proofing.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing and verbally with colleagues clients and stakeholders.

Ability to manage time effectively prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of systems engineering principles and the technical documentation lifecycle.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Adobe Acrobat word processing graphics editing and drawing applications.

Experience developing or formatting technical documentation in SGML XML or S1000D.

Experience supporting technical manual production quality assurance document processing distribution or archiving.

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 limited to criminal history employment and education verification drug testing and creditworthiness.

EEO:

JSL Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without discrimination with regard to race religion creed color sex sex stereotype pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions age sexual orientation gender gender identification and expression transgender status transitioning employees physical or mental disability medical condition genetic characteristics genetic information marital status registered domestic partner status status as military or as a veteran or as a qualified disabled veteran ancestry citizenship national origin.

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 essential functions. Please contact if you need accommodation for the application process.