•Technical Writer Job at The University of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City

Join the Center for Public Management (OU CPM) at the University of Oklahoma and be part of a team dedicated to making a daily impact in the lives of Oklahomans. Located within the College of Continuing Education, OU CPM specializes in providing training, research, and consulting to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of public sector agencies, staff, and community partners. Our focus is not only on professional and programmatic development but also on fostering a culture of growth and opportunity since 1994.

If making a meaningful difference in public service excites you, OU CPM is where your passion meets purpose.

The Technical Writer performs professional-level work in planning, organizing and executing policy and legislation research, writing and analysis for publicly-funded clients of the University Outreach Center for Public Management. All applicants must submit a writing sample reflecting analytical and research abilities.

Job duties include but are not limited to : -

• Writes and / or completes technical materials, to include but not limited to grant applications, consent forms, research material, and protocols.
• Manages information such as data entry, technical reports, and research documents.
• Arranges for the duplication and distribution of materials.
• Conducts research and compiles materials and information.
• Provides technical writing assistance to a college or department.
• Perform professional-level work in planning, organizing and executing policy and legislation research, writing and analysis.
• Draft administrative rules, policies, proposed legislation and policy memos in accordance with agency and division mission and strategic plan
• Assist in coordinating the dissemination of policy and legislation documents and related materials.
• Serve on process improvement teams to analyze and document policy requirements and procedures.
• Advise on future policy requirements, priorities, activities and timetables.
• Monitor policy and legislative changes at federal and state levels to determine effect on state law and rules and procedures.
• Review proposed forms, publications, educational materials and other documents to evaluate consistency with existing and revised law and policy.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

The Technical Writer must focus on the customer, collaborate effectively with others, demonstrate high integrity and develop and maintain effective working relationships.

This position requires a background check that involves a national search and fingerprint search to be eligible for employment. Results of the completed background check will be provided to the funding sponsor for their records.