Writer-Editor

Duties

In this position you will serve as a Writer-Editor, to write, edit, review, and distribute written products and materials for the Office of Intelligence, with a primary responsibility for producing a broad range of policy and strategic planning documents in support of CBP Intelligence Enterprise initiatives.

This position starts at a salary of $99,200.00 (GS-12, Step 1) to $153,354.00 (GS-13, Step 10) with promotion potential to $153,354 (GS-13 Step 10).

Major duties for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Performing analytical writing, editing (grammar, style, usage, style guides, proofreading), tradecraft, and web content management to develop thorough written, edited materials and effective communication using a variety of communication channels (e.g., presentations, electronic dissemination, speeches, brochures, and briefings);
• Performing advance research without supervision, to define and explain policies, procedures, objectives, and programs; presenting issues or research results in relation to CBP IE policies, procedures, objectives, and programs; original approach in explaining findings; and evaluating and adapting publishing procedures to changing technology;
• Collaborating independently with both individuals and teams, adapting to the needs and interests of a wide variety of audiences, facilitating comments, and handling multiple deadlines without supervision;
• Conducting independent research and analysis; resolving apparent or potential inconsistencies and/or inaccuracies; developing complete and ensure accurate statements;
• Understanding information in fields unrelated to editing and publishing disciplines, such as intelligence related products, policies, directives, and best practices for the purpose of preparing, reviewing, and disseminating memoranda, correspondence, or any other written products interpreting complex analyses, policies, programs, and functions.

Qualifications

Experience: You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:

• Preparing and publishing written materials that explain and interpret complex policies, programs, and functions;
• Reviewing/implementing editorial policies, practices, guidelines, and standards to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures;
• Exhibiting professional organizational skills to balance the office's writing and editing products in accordance with established workflows and shifting priorities;
• Collaborating with staff and customers to cohesively provide a finalized written product;
• Writing, editing, and formatting documents for a variety of audiences, such as reports to Congress, speeches, congressional testimony and briefing papers, policy and procedure manuals, and organizational documents.

Experience: You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:

• Writing, editing, and formatting documents in accordance with standards;
• Developing policies, planning documents, reports to Congress, speeches, congressional testimony and briefing papers, policy and procedure manuals; and organizational documents;
• Preparing a variety of presentations, charts, and developing visual aids for use in meetings and briefings;
• Collecting and evaluating information from multiple sources to conduct research and analysis of complex issues to inform stakeholders at all levels;
• Maintaining collaborative working relationships for coordination, information sharing, and other matters;
• Review documents to ensure both grammatically correct information is provided and to ensure the argument is clear and concise.

NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional resume requirements.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

You must meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process by 09/27/2024.