Technical Manual Support Specialist

JSL Technologies, Inc.; Port Hueneme, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

JSL Technologies, Inc. seeks a Technical Manual Support Specialist to provide TMMP/MBPS/S1000D support at Port Hueneme, CA. The role involves attending implementation meetings, editing technical manuals, and developing documentation for NAVSEA requirements.

You will review SGML/XML data, assist with ETM/IETM structures, and coordinate across NAVSEA, NAVWAR, and NAVAIR programs while ensuring quality and compliance with DoD standards.

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• Experience developing, reviewing, or managing technical manuals and related data
• Experience performing technical reviews and quality assurance on technical documentation
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat or similar tools

Responsibilities

• Attend NAVSEA and related TMMP/MBPS/S1000D meetings and coordinate with stakeholders
• Provide logistics management, technical editing, and TMMP/MBPS support
• Prepare meeting minutes and distribute them to management
• Develop schedules, docs plans, and draft materials for TMMP/ATIS/MBPS implementations
• Define new TMMP processes and requirements for NAVSEA instruction updates
• Provide recommendations on TMMP process implementation and performance requirements
• Conduct reviews of ETMs, IETMs, SGML/XML data for compliance and quality
• Review SGML/XML data and draft standards for NAVSEA programs
• Develop ETM structures and assess TMMP/ATIS/MBPS production
• Process completed IETM/ETM structures for reproduction and distribution
• Support Navy Contenta data management and XML repository initiatives
• Prepare technical comments on SGML/XML/HTML/PDF production software
• Participate in process improvement affecting cost, schedule, and performance
• Identify changes to improve manual accuracy, usability, and TMMP support
• Assist in revisions to government documents and meeting minutes

Skills

US work authorization

Security clearance

Technical manual care

Quality assurance reviews

MS Office & Acrobat

Tools

S1000D tools

SGML/XML tooling

Adobe Acrobat

MS Office

Job description

Description

Technical Manual Support 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 Technical Manual Support Specialists to provide technical manual support services at Port Hueneme, CA (PHD). The position supports the development, management, training, and implementation of Technical Manual Management Program (TMMP) requirements, Advanced Technical Information Support (ATIS), Model Based Product Support (MBPS), and S1000D standards for Navy technical manual products and related technical data.

• Attend NAVSEA Instruction 4160.3 series implementation meetings, S1000D implementation meetings, TDMIS-related TMMP/ATIS/MBPS implementation meetings, and general TMMP/ATIS/MBPS integration meetings.
• Provide logistics management, technical editing, and TMMP/MBPS support for the development, management, training, and implementation of TMMP, MBPS, and S1000D requirements.
• Prepare meeting minutes for attended meetings and provide written minutes to management.
• Develop proposed schedules, documentation development plans, and draft documentation used in the production of TMMP/ATIS/MBPS implementation materials.
• Develop documentation to define new TMMP processes and requirements for implementation of new NAVSEA Instruction 4160.3 series issuances.
• Provide expertise and technical recommendations regarding TMMP process implementation and support TMMP and Technical Manual Management Activity (TMMA) performance requirements.
• Perform desktop reviews, in-process reviews, verification and validation reviews, and quality assurance reviews of Electronic Technical Manuals (ETMs) and/or source data in accordance with NAVSEA Instruction 4160.3 series requirements.
• Review SGML/XML data, standards, guidance, direction, processes, and correspondence; prepare review comments, draft standards, directions, and recommendations for SGML/XML technical manual development, review, and distribution across NAVSEA, NAVWAR, and NAVAIR programs.
• Perform ETM structure development in TMMP/ATIS/MBPS and provide ETM production assessments, including recommendations for S1000D implementation.
• Process completed IETM and ETM structures for reproduction, printing, distribution, and source-data storage in compliance with applicable NAVSEA, OPNAV, and ATIS compatibility requirements.
• Support the Navy Contenta technical manual production and content management system, including XML repository data management and technical data knowledge management initiatives.
• Prepare technical comments and recommendations related to SGML, XML, HTML, and PDF production software applications, guidelines, and infrastructure to support TMMP/MBPS products.
• Participate in process improvement and efficiency efforts affecting the cost, schedule, and performance of TMMP/ATIS/MBPS products and services.
• Identify product and process change candidates to improve technical manual accuracy, usability, interoperability, and TMMP support services.
• Support the preparation and delivery of revisions to existing Government documents, technical reports, technical data reports, and meeting minutes as required.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance level Secret.
• Experience developing, reviewing, editing, or managing technical manuals, electronic technical manuals, interactive electronic technical manuals, source data, or technical documentation.
• Experience performing technical reviews, quality assurance reviews, verification and validation reviews, or in-process reviews of technical documentation or technical data.
• Ability to prepare clear written comments, recommendations, meeting minutes, technical reports, and updates to Government documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and Adobe Acrobat or similar document development, review, and editing tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow Government technical documentation standards, prescribed processes, and review guidance.
• Ability to work on-site at Port Hueneme, CA (PHD) and coordinate with Government and contractor stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting Navy technical manual programs, Technical Manual Management Program (TMMP), Advanced Technical Information Support (ATIS), Model Based Product Support (MBPS), or Technical Data Management Information Systems (TDMIS).
• Familiarity with NAVSEA Instruction 4160.3 series technical manual processes and technical manual management activities.
• Experience with S1000D, SGML, XML, HTML, PDF production, structured data, technical data repositories, or technical manual content management systems.
• Experience supporting Navy Contenta, XML repository data management, technical data knowledge management, ETM/IETM structure development, or source-data storage processes.
• Experience preparing revisions to existing Government documents, technical reports, technical data reports, and meeting minutes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate across technical, logistics, documentation, and program stakeholders.

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.