About the Position: Serve as the Editor, performing executive level editorial support for senior Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) and Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) staff. Perform reviews on sensitive written materials and products developed throughout the Army Staff, Army Commands (ACOMs), Army Service Component Commands (ASCCs) and Direct Reporting Units (DRUs). The target audiences for material are the SECDEF, Deputy SECDEF, and senior HQDA officials.

Duties

Serve as the Editor, performing executive level editorial support for senior Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) and Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) staff. Perform reviews on sensitive written materials and products developed throughout the Army Staff, Army Commands (ACOMs), Army Service Component Commands (ASCCs) and Direct Reporting Units (DRUs). Review and conduct data driven analysis of written material for editorial quality and to assess Army performance relative to correspondence performance metrics for executive level documents. Assess documents by applying quantifiable data metrics of key elements necessary for compliance with DoD guidance to assist staff and action officers in preparing clear, accurate, and concisely written documents.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent may be required to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

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. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent 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.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority 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 which includes preparing and publishing written materials that explain and interpret complex policies, programs, and functions; preparing written information for a variety of audiences, such as active duty and reserve component service members to national leaders in both executive and legislative branches of government; reviewing/implementing editorial policies, practices, guidelines, and standards to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures; assisting staff and action officers in preparing clear, accurate, and concisely written documents. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Oral CommunicationPlanning and EvaluatingWriting

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 HT-W0ZUAA HQDA CHIEF OF STAFF ARMY DO NOT MAIL Washington, DC 20310 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk