Technical Data Analyst

Description

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.

The Technical Documentation Specialist supports a variety of Navy Littoral Strike and Warfare programs by developing, editing, and managing technical data and documentation. This role helps ensure high-quality technical manuals, engineering documentation, and configuration data are produced and maintained to support fleet readiness. The position combines technical writing, engineering documentation support, basic data management, and problem-solving—ideal for someone detail-oriented who is eager to learn and grow.

• Edit, proofread, and format technical manuals and documentation.
• Implement redlines, collaborate with engineers to resolve edits, and maintain consistent formatting and style.
• Assist with developing structured technical content using XML-based authoring processes.

• Manage and update technical data modules, figures, and related source data.
• Perform quality checks on structured content to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Support database publishing workflows and maintain documentation repositories.

• Help develop or update simple scripts and tools (e.g., XML, Python, JavaScript, VBA) to streamline authoring, data management, and publication processes.
• Assist in 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 maintaining configuration control for hardware and software items, including tracking changes and verifying updates.

• Help 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.

• Must be legally authorized to 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
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality documentation.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to learn new tools, standards, and structured authoring processes.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

• Familiarity with technical writing or documentation workflows.
• Experience with XML authoring or tools such as Frame Maker, Arbortext, or similar.
• Exposure to scripting languages (Python, JavaScript, VBA, etc.).
• Understanding of configuration management…