Technical Data Analyst

JSL Technologies Incorporated•Port Hueneme, CA

5h•$26 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.