Technical Data Analyst

Description

Technical Data Analyst

Oxnard, 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

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.

Responsibilities

• Technical Writing & Editing
• 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.

Data & Configuration Support

• 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.

Automation & Tools Support

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.

Engineering Documentation Support

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.

Program & Administrative Support

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with technical writing or documentation workflows.
• Experience with XML authoring or tools such as FrameMaker, Arbortext, or similar.
• Exposure to scripting languages (Python, JavaScript, VBA, etc.).
• Understanding of configuration management concepts.
• Experience in engineering, logistics, defense systems, or naval programs.
• Ability to read technical drawings or engineering documentation.

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 HR@jsltechinc.com if you need accommodation for the application process.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with technical writing or documentation workflows.
• Experience with XML authoring or tools such as FrameMaker, Arbortext, or similar.
• Exposure to scripting languages (Python, JavaScript, VBA, etc.).
• Understanding of configuration management concepts.
• Experience in engineering, logistics, defense systems, or naval programs.
• Ability to read technical drawings or engineering documentation.

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 HR@jsltechinc.com if you need accommodation for the application process.