Lifecycle Technical Documentation Specialist (FMS)

JSL TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED; Port Hueneme (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JSL Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Technical Documentation Specialist in Port Hueneme, CA to support Foreign Military Sales documentation lifecycle. You will prepare, review, and deliver manuals, procedures, and training materials while coordinating with program teams and government stakeholders.

The role requires strong technical writing, editing, and formatting skills with experience in SGML/XML/S1000D formats, QA, and schedule management. A U.S.

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Communication

Technical writing

Project management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

SGML

XML

S1000D

Drawing applications

Job description

JSL Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Technical Documentation Specialist in Port Hueneme, CA to support Foreign Military Sales documentation lifecycle. You will prepare, review, and deliver manuals, procedures, and training materials while coordinating with program teams and government stakeholders.

The role requires strong technical writing, editing, and formatting skills with experience in SGML/XML/S1000D formats, QA, and schedule management. A U.S.