NIAR Technical Writer, Senior

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Department:NIAR Composites & Structures

Campus Location:Wichita, KS – WSU Main Campus

Hire Type:Full Time

Pay:Commensurate with experience

Export Compliance Requirement:This position requires access to EAR
or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible
for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the
requirement of being a U.S. Citizen.

Job Summary

Prepares, reviews, revises, and maintains technical reports and
process/policy documentation as needed. Produces technical documents
through consultations with technical staff and other resources as
needed.

Essential Functions

Drafts, reviews and edits technical reports in collaboration with
internal partners. Gather technical information and draft technical
reports; review, edit, or recommend revisions, format changes,
alternative methods of information presentation, or other changes to
technical reports to ensure accuracy, clarity and quality of content,
and that documents meet requirements. Interpret scientific and technical
information; identifies and prioritizes critical content; translates
information; re-writes and edits material for clarity. Performs
technical writing of policies, procedures and instructional
documentation. Writes, edits, and formats various business writings such
as Standard Operating Procedures, Business Practices, forms, checklists,
technical manuals, user manuals, and related technical and business
process documentation. Develops standard report template in alignment
with program protocol and/or research sponsors requirements. Utilizes
a tracking system for program technical reports. Performs quality review
of various documents and provide feedback for improving documentation
and the writing process. Performs other duties and special projects as
assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelors degree in related field

Four (4) years of related experience, or equivalent combination of
education and experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to integrate disparate data and/or information into a cohesive
quality technical and/or business writing
Strong computer skills including MS Office suite
Excellent organization, communication, and collaboration skills, with
the aptitude for critical thinking
Strong attention to detail
Expertise in English language grammar, spelling, and usage conventions
and best practices in scientific writing

Physical Requirements

Ability to interpret effectively, accurately and impartially, both
receptively and expressively.
Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but
not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators.
Ability to move or traverse across campus, within buildings and offices,
and/or across external environments.