Technical Manual Support Specialists

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.

• 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., * 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., 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 HR@jsltechinc.com if you need accommodation for the application process., Adobe Acrobat, Communication Skills, Content Management Systems (CMS), Continuous Improvement, Customer Support/Service, Data Management, Data Storage, Desktop PC, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Documentation Plan, Documentation Standards, Editing, Genetics, Government, Government Contracts, Government Standards, HTML (HyperText Markup Language), Interoperability, Knowledge Management, Logistics, Logistics Management, Mail Processing, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Medical Genetics, Meeting Minutes, Microsoft Office, Military, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Printing, Process Development, Process Improvement, Product Documentation, Product Support, Quality Assurance, SGML (Standard Generalized Markup Language), Schedule Development, Secret Clearance, Security Clearance, Small Business, Structured Data, Technical Editing, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Technical Writing, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Usability Engineering, User Documentation, Validation Testing, Writing Skills, XML (EXtensible Markup Language)

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.

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.