Technical Documentation Specialist

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

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.

Requirements

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 [e-mail] if you need accommodation for the application process.