OPIA's Planning, Performance Reporting, and Communications Branch is responsible for leading and coordinating a variety of mission-supporting functions, including strategic planning, performance assessment and reporting, and communications activities in support of the executive management of OPIA and its communications with the public.

Duties

The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia. This position is telework eligible per agency and business unit discretion/policy.

Requirements

• Applications will only be accepted from United States Citizens and Nationals.
• Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related competencies.
• You must meet the definition of specialized experience.
• Required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check.
• Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov).
• If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
• You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.
• Time-in-grade/band requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
• Suitable for Federal Employment

Qualifications

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. OPM Qualifications Standards are available at Writing and Editing Series Specialized Experienceis experience that has equipped applicants with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: GS-12 (The next lower grade level is GS-11): Experience collaborating with subject matter experts to analyze data, create clear written communications, and advise on effective dissemination methods to enhance public understanding and maintain consistent messaging; Experience planning, developing and editing written materials on international trade or intellectual property issues for a variety of audiences following a style guide, such as the Associated Press Stylebook, and proofing the work of others for grammatical errors; and Experience using Plain Language/Writing in editing communications such as subscriber email alerts, blogs, articles, press releases, and webpages. GS-13 (The next lower grade level is GS-12): Utilize research methods to develop accurate information on agency programs, policies, and functions and to provide guidance on writing and editing policies to program and subject matter experts; Experience collaborating with subject matter experts to analyze data, create clear written communications, and advise on effective dissemination methods to enhance public understanding and maintain consistent messaging; Independently plans, develops, and edits written materials on international trade or intellectual property issues for a variety of audiences following a style guide, such as the Associated Press Stylebook, and proofing the work of others for grammatical errors; and Expertise using Plain Language/Writing in editing communications such as subscriber email alerts, blogs, articles, press releases, and webpages. 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.

Education

Education may not be substituted for specialized experience at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address TMCO-Office of Policy and International Affairs Office of Human Resources Mail Stop 171 P.O. Box 1450 Alexandria, VA 22313-1450 US
• Name: Felisha Collins
• Phone: (571)270-0321
• Email: [email protected]