Naval Technical Data Analyst - XML Authoring & Documentation

JSL Technologies Incorporated; Port Hueneme (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

JSL Technologies Incorporated is seeking a Technical Data Analyst to build, edit, and maintain technical data and documentation supporting Navy Littoral Strike programs. This onsite role in Port Hueneme, CA focuses on ensuring accuracy and alignment with engineering changes across publishing workflows and program docs.

The role requires security clearance eligibility, strong documentation skills, and experience with XML authoring tools like FrameMaker or Arbortext, plus scripting in

Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance (Secret).
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality documentation.
• Experience with XML authoring or tools such as FrameMaker or Arbortext.

Responsibilities

• Edit, proofread, and format technical manuals and documentation, including implementing redlines and maintaining consistent formatting and style.
• Collaborate with engineers to resolve edits and keep documentation aligned with ongoing changes.
• Assist with developing structured technical content using XML-based authoring processes.
• Manage and update technical data modules, figures, and related source data.
• Conduct quality checks on structured content to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Support database publishing workflows and help maintain documentation repositories.
• Develop or update simple scripts and tools to streamline authoring, data management, and publication processes using XML, Python, JavaScript, and VBA.
• Assist with maintaining automated processes for technical manual production and data tracking.
• Support drawing management and documentation reviews to ensure alignment with engineering changes.
• Investigate technical issues reported from the fleet and help draft recommendations or corrective action summaries.
• Assist with configuration control for hardware and software items, including tracking changes and verifying updates.
• Track engineering inputs, metrics, project schedules, and documentation status.
• Contribute to briefings, technical summaries, meeting minutes, and other program support materials.
• Coordinate with engineering, logistics, and program management teams to ensure documentation needs are met.

Skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Technical writing

Communication

Learning new tools

Tools

FrameMaker

Arbortext

XML authoring

Python

JavaScript

VBA

Job description

JSL Technologies Incorporated is seeking a Technical Data Analyst to build, edit, and maintain technical data and documentation supporting Navy Littoral Strike programs. This onsite role in Port Hueneme, CA focuses on ensuring accuracy and alignment with engineering changes across publishing workflows and program docs.

The role requires security clearance eligibility, strong documentation skills, and experience with XML authoring tools like FrameMaker or Arbortext, plus scripting in