About the Position: Announcement will be used to fill a Writer-Editor (Acquisition), NH-1082-03, position at the Deputy Office of the Assistant of the for Procurement (ODASA-P). The NH-03 pay band encompasses grades 12 and 13 under the General Schedule (GS) system.

Duties

Reviews procurement documents (Legislative proposals, Congressional Inquiries, Acquisition Strategies, etc.) submitted for senior level approval for accuracy, clarity, and completeness. Applies a high level of expertise in technical writing and editing skills to incorporate historical and factual analysis of cultural, economic, and political-military issues staff presentations and decision-making.? Serves as senior writer-editor and plans, organizes, writes, and coordinates acquisition work products and communications content for the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Procurement), the Army Contracting Enterprise, and the Army Acquisition Executive. Develops contents highlighting the latest focus areas of the workforce. Drafts articles for submission to multiple platforms in support of the strategic communications agenda and prepares talking points or speeches for senior leaders as needed. Reviews procurement documents (Legislative proposals, Congressional Inquiries, Acquisition Strategies, etc.) submitted for senior level approval for accuracy, clarity, and completeness. Applies a high level of expertise in technical writing and editing skills to incorporate historical and factual analysis of cultural, economic, and political-military issues staff presentations and decision-making.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position.
• Selectees must meet position requirements for Foundational certification in the Acquisition Career Field Acquisition within 36 months of entrance on duty.
• Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Business travel required up to 10% of the time.
• This position requires pre-employment financial disclosure and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience at the next lower grade NH-02/GS-11 or equivalency which includes: 1) Providing strong communication skills, both oral and written, to create acquisition work products; 2) Utilizing strong research skills to provide accuracy in writing products such as articles, online publications and other sources of written material; 3) Interpret rules, regulations and policies for implementation in writing products. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH-02 or GS-11). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Communications and MediaOrganizational AwarenessTechnical Competence

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address AD-APF-W1B0AA ASA RES DEV AND ACQ DO NOT MAIL Arlington, VA 22202 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk