Technical Writer II at JSL TECHNOLOGIES INCORPORATED in Yorktown, Virginia

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Technical Writer II
Yorktown, VA

About Us:


JSL Technologies, Inc. is a successful, growing company looking for first-rate professionals to join us in supporting the Department of Defense on cutting-edge technologies, advanced weapon systems, and innovative solutions to complex problems. We attract the best subject matter experts in Engineering, Logistics, Administrative Support, and Program Management to deliver top-notch services. Join the JSL team and earn a competitive salary, great benefits, and a rewarding career where you can make a difference. We are a Veteran-Owned company that proudly fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed, and highly accomplished professionals who respect each other, hold themselves accountable, and continually strive for improvement.

Job Description:

JSL is looking for two Technical Writers to join the team in supporting Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division with their Depot Level Engineering efforts for NATO SEASPARROW Surface Missile System. Specific duties include:
• Technical editing of Technical Repair Standards in accordance with MIL-DTL-24784/7 which includes but is not limited to; proofreading, collaborating on analyzing edits, implementing redlines (authoring), and troubleshooting format as required.
• Perform reviews and technical editing of Technical Repair Standards to align all source documents into the same format.
• Draft Engineering Change Proposals based on approved Engineering Investigation Request.
• Support analysis and tracking of engineering inputs and metrics to support technical requirements and program reviews including:
o Performance and Organizational management metrics
o Program resource support plans
o Integrated Master Schedules
o Program Briefings and Technical papers
• Provide continuous improvement of processes by analyzing/revising data and standard operating procedures.
• Provide editing using the following but not limited to, Adobe FrameMaker, Adobe Illustrator, or AutoCAD.
• Perform administrative reviews of Standard Operating Procedures and revise based on feedback reports.

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in the following Microsoft Office software: Excel (Pivot Tables, Gantt Charts, Formulas), Word, Project, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Proficiency in Adobe FrameMaker, Adobe Pro, Adobe Illustrator, or AutoCAD.
• Minimum three years technical writing experience.
• Ability to obtain valid U.S. government secret clearance.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Self-starter mentality who will take initiative to learn, grow, and produce results with minimal supervision.
• For remote position, must be within reasonable travel distance to an NMCI enabled facility for periodic hardwiring of NMCI assets.

Preferred Skills:

• Five to seven years of technical writing experience
• Prior US Navy Technical Writing experience
• Current active US Government Secret security clearance
• Previous experience with US Navy combat systems

Security Clearance Disclaimer:


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.
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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