What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Writer/Editor position at JSL Technologies Incorporated?
Description :
Technical Writer / Editor
Oxnard, CA
About Us :
JSL Technologies, Inc. (JSL) is a Certified SDB, Veteran Owned Company contractor providing engineering, logistics, and program support services to the Department of Defense (DOD). Our team of over 350 employees is committed to delivering practical, innovative, and affordable solutions. We are headquartered in Oxnard, CA, and provide top-tier services across the nation. JSL fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed, and highly accomplished professionals who respect each other, hold themselves accountable, and continually strive for improvement. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
Job Description :
This role will require a strong skill set of a Technical Writer / Editor, highly proficient in FrameMaker, and will be focused on the Technical Manual Support Services for the Aegis Weapon System (AWS).
Job Responsibilities :
- Will be responsible for accurately editing both format and structure for Technical Manuals for the Department of Navy
- Will be responsible for producing structured electronic manuals in SGML, XML and S1000D in compliance per Navy approved DTDs. Strong experience in FrameMaker is required, as is extensive experience with DOD documentation
- In this position, you will be part of a team that is key in providing detailed and precise Technical Manuals for the Navy (Ships, Subs, Military Watercraft, and Unmanned Systems)
- Execution of tasks supporting Technical Data Elements, development, distribution, and sustainment of required Technical Documentation, Manuals, Publications and Notices
- Development and update of IPS Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs)
- Support in execution of tasks in the areas of IPS, Sustainment Analysis, and Sustainment Planning
- Research, extract, analyze, and refine a wide variety of technical and non-technical material and information related to complex subjects
- Interpret information in a manner that facilitates the presentation of technical data accurately
- Write, edit, and prepare publication documents in a form suitable for intended audiences
- Determine the appropriate style, manner of presentation, and format for each writing assignment
- Manage writing projects from initial assignment through completion
- Identification and elevation of technical and schedule risks
- Development of processes and procedures
- Acting as a liaison with all engineering disciplines, such as Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Test, Materials and Processes, and Structural design functions
- Developing operator-level and maintainer-level documentation for complex Navy systems (ships, subs, military watercraft, and unmanned systems)
- Collaborating with functional management, program management and execution team to ensure technical success while balancing goals, approaches, and risks
Requirements :
Minimum Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications :
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 be limited to, criminal history, employment and education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness.
EEO :
JSL Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. 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 the essential functions. Please contact HR@jsltechinc.com if you need accommodation for the application process.
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