WRITER EDITOR

Defense Information Systems Agency; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Information Systems Agency at Fort Meade, Maryland seeks a seasoned Writer-Editor to support the Director and senior leaders. The role involves researching, writing, and editing SITREPs, talking points, victory reports, and training materials, as well as preparing material for the Director’s Workspace.

The position requires weeding through highly sensitive content, conducting editorial reviews, and producing high-level communications potentially for Congress, the Joint Chiefs of Staff,

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-13) in the Federal service.
• Experience serving as a principal writer-editor and editorial authority for senior executive leadership, including reviews of highly sensitive materials.
• Time-in-Grade: must have served 52 weeks as a GS-13 or higher in Federal Service.
• Education: no substitution of education for specialized experience at GS-14.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Writer-Editor for the Director, Deputy Director, and other principals.
• Research, write, and edit SITREPs, talking points, victory reports, training materials, and other products.
• Edit and write congressional testimony and correspondence for high-level defense leadership.
• Prepare and select material for posting for the Director’s Group Workspace.
• Provide advice and counsel to civilian and senior military leaders on the Director’s needs and intent.

Skills

Writer-Editor

Editorial reviews

High-stake communications

Job description

Summary

This position for The Defense Information Systems Agency is at Fort Meade, Maryland.

Duties

• Serves as a Writer-Editor for the Director, Deputy Director, and other principals. Interacts and consults both verbally and in writing with senior military, civilian and industry partners throughout the duration.
• Researches, writes, and edits a variety of materials, including SITREPs, talking points, victory reports, and training materials, and other products on the organization, mission, operations, history, objectives, interests, and viewpoints.
• Edits and writes other material including congressional testimony on the agency position on matters before Congress and correspondence Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Service Chiefs, and members of Congress.
• Responsible for the preparation and selection of material for posting to that area of the Director’s Group Workspace.
• Provides significant advice and counsel to civilian public and private sector leadership and senior joint service leaders on the Director’s needs and intent.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
• Time after Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.
• Time in Grade Requirement - see the Qualifications field below for more details.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain security clearance
• This is a drug testing designated position.

Qualifications

Qualified applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-13) in the Federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Specialized experience is defined as: experience serving as a principal writer-editor and editorial authority for senior executive leadership to include conducting editorial reviews of highly sensitive materials ensuring compliance with established government styles, format and content standards; and developing and refining high-stake communications for top-tier audiences which may include the Secretary of Defense, Members of Congress, and the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Time-in-Grade: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-13 or higher grade in Federal Service.

You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.

Education: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-14 grade level.

Additional information

• A one year probationary or trial period may be required.
• Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions at the Defense Information Systems Agency will be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drugs prior to appointment or placement.
• We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
• Moving costs MAY be paid.
• The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants.
• Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible candidates will receive priority consideration at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified up to and including the full performance level.
• MILITARY SPOUSE PPP SELF-CERTIFICATION CHECKLIST are required to claim Military Spouse Preference.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

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