Technical Writer/Researcher (PT)

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Please note that CNI is closely monitoring Executive Orders and will be following any final decisions or mandates regarding the COVID-19 Vaccination as a federal contract provider. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned: Responsible for the integration of CNI Core Competencies into daily functions, including: commitment to integrity, knowledge / quality of work, supporting financial goals of the company, initiative / motivation, cooperation / relationships, problem analysis / discretion, accomplishing goals through organization, positive oral / written communication skills, leadership abilities, commitment to Affirmative Action, reliability / dependability, flexibility and ownership / accountability of actions taken. Provides administrative support to state and federal agencies. Works efficiently and responsibly from remote locations if necessary. Works with highly educated and accomplished scientists to effectively transform conversations into a professional manuscript reflecting a high degree of integrity. Accurately interprets complex scientific discussions for integration into meeting notes. Composes minutes of advisory board meetings to agency and employer standards. Travels to designated meeting sites with the continental US. Produces professional and accurate notes, papers, and reports for review by clients and others. Demonstrates above average research skills and interacts effectively with clients to locate, communicate with, and convince subject matter experts to participate in the funding of scientific research. Utilizes research skills to identify, contact and recruit subject matter experts to support scientific research activities on a state and federal level. Maintains close and highly responsive relationships with managers, customers, subject matter experts and other stakeholders. Accurately tracks hours worked and travel costs for input into the organization travel system. Helps develop, organize, and maintain documents and records, and reports to the customer. Shows project awareness by performing within designated time limitations. Helps compile costs for reports to the customer. Reports and escalates as needed. Complies with organizational quality standards, regulations, and procedures. Performs other work-related duties as assigned. Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to all training made available by the company. Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor’s instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output. Responsible for keeping own immediate work area in a neat and orderly condition to ensure safety of self and coworkers. Will report any unsafe conditions and/or practices to the appropriate supervisor and human resources. Will immediately correct any unsafe conditions to the best of own ability. Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance with all applicable rules (federal, state, local, Federal Acquisition Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations, Prime Contract requirements, etc.) for themselves and the company as a whole. Fosters an environment in which they will report any violations or reasonably suspected violation of CNI policy, FAR, and/or CFR and are comfortable discussing the myriad compliance, conflict, FAR, CFR, etc. issues that arise during the performance of a government contract. EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE Master’s degree in a scientific discipline, preferably physics, with a minimum of three (3) years experience in writing and editing scientific documents. Graduate degrees in English may be considered. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION Must have current DOD T/S or DOE Q clearance for consideration. JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES Proficient with MS Office tools and resources for use in producing professional documents formatted to rigid specifications. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with knowledge and ability to utilize appropriate grammar at a professional level. Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of management, scientists, clients and coworkers, as well as a wide range of people with diverse backgrounds. Ability to use web based resources, including professional databases and social media, to identify appropriate individuals qualified to support areas of scientific research. Ability to identify problems and to use sound judgment. Ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments. Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with exceptional discretion. Proven ability to exemplify professional behavior, dignity, and excellence and to maintain high standards under pressure. Excellent organizational skills with ability to pay close attention to details. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities. Skilled in planning and setting up room requirements for events and meetings. Demonstrates excellent customer service tendencies, applies good listening skills and handles unusual or complex situations with a calm and focused approach. Ability to produce quality work, meet critical deadlines and pay attention to detail in a fast-paced, demanding environment. Ability to be proactive, take initiative and accept accountability for assigned work functions. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write reports and correspondence of a highly scientific nature which may be viewed by high level state and federal policy makers. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status. #indcni If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. (CNI) is a federally chartered corporation wholly owned by the Chickasaw Nation. Headquartered in Norman, Oklahoma, CNI serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries that operate as Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) engaged in several lines of business including Civilian, Defense, Filtration, Network Services, and Research, Development, Test and Evaluation. CNI supports a diverse culture that offers innovative approaches and customer-centered services. When you do business with us, you gain efficient and cost-effective solutions that help safeguard the environment, protect and secure key assets, and connect resources to needs. We are proud to support the economic development of the Chickasaw Nation and to contribute to the tribal mission of enhancing the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens through a multitude of programs and services such as education, health care, nutrition services, housing programs, legal services, elder and child care and community support programs. Successful economic development is an integral part of the Chickasaw Nation’s operations.