Technical Writer

CSSQT Technical Writer
Port Hueneme, CA

About Us:

JSL Technologies, Inc. (JSL) is a certified Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) and Veteran-Owned government contractor providing engineering, logistics, and program support services to the Department of Defense (DoD). Our team of just over 300 employees is committed to delivering practical, innovative, and affordable solutions. We are headquartered in Oxnard, CA and provide top tier services across the nation. JSL fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed, and highly accomplished professionals who respect each other, hold themselves accountable, and continually strive for improvement. We offer competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

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.

Job Description:

As the Technical Writer/Editor supporting the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) Integrated Ship Defense (ISD) Team, you will be providing Combat System Ship Qualification Trials (CSSQT) Engineering Administrative Support on various surfaces combatant ships.  You will provide original preparation formatting of CSSQT test plan documentation in collaboration with the CSSQT Team members who provide technical expertise and experience.  You will also deliver preliminary document(s) to the Government IAW established Contract Deliverable Requirements List (CDRL) schedules.  The Government will review and provide comments, if required, and the you will input the comments and deliver a Final document within specified time frames.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance level Secret
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years experience of technical writing within a Naval combat system environment
• Experience editing in the following formats: Microsoft Office Professional (v2007 and newer), Microsoft Visio (v2007 and newer), Microsoft Project (v2007 and newer), Autodesk AutoCAD (v2010 and newer), Autodesk AutoCAD LT (v2010 and newer), Adobe Acrobat Standard (v11 and newer)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active U.S. Security Clearance level Secret  
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Ability to create a baseline CSSQT test plan template for each ship class
• Ability to work updating multiple documents in parallel and follow them through the review process

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.