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Writer Editor (Printed Media)

National Defense University · Department of Defense

This job in plain English

This 1-vacancy job is a writer-editor role at National Defense University at Fort McNair in Washington, DC, working in NDU Press and the Institute for National Strategic Studies. The work focuses on editing defense strategy and policy writing, and the job is telework eligible with occasional travel. Applicants must complete the USA Hire online assessment.

Telework eligible1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

The job is open to the public, but the agency says only U.S. citizens may apply. You must be a U.S. citizen to be hired.

What you would do

  • Edits articles, reports and books on defense strategy and policy.
  • Fixes grammar, style, clarity and argument problems in manuscripts.
  • Manages manuscripts through design, layout, printing and electronic editions.
  • Writes contract specifications and monitors contractor performance and schedules.

Do you qualify for GS-12?

With experience: You need one year of specialized experience at a level comparable to GS-11. Specialized experience means work with publishing practices such as printed media, manuscript preparation, design and typography, and the printing process. Paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, can count.

With education: Education cannot replace experience at this grade.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of two pages maximum showing your experience and any education or certifications
  • Completed Eligibility Questionnaire
  • Transcripts only if you use education to meet a requirement
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 if you claim 10-point derived veterans' preference
  • Optional cover letter

How you will be rated: Your resume and questionnaire are checked against the minimum qualifications, and then you are placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified. You must also meet the USA Hire assessment cut score, and if you score below it or do not finish the assessment, you will not be considered.

Tips for this job:

  • Make sure your two-page resume shows your publishing experience and any education or certifications, with dates.
  • Set aside at least 3 hours for the USA Hire assessment and finish it before the deadline.
  • If you claim veterans' preference, upload your DD-214 or the required certification, or you may lose the preference.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. The agency says flexible work schedules are available.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizen
  • Suitable for Federal employment
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 12-31-59, or exempt
  • Favorable suitability review and Secret security clearance
  • National security background check
  • Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally, usually less than 20% of the time
  • 1-year probationary period

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$102,415 – $133,142 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-12 · General Schedule
Location
Fort McNair, District of Columbia
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Secret
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Writing And Editing (1082)
Announcement
D-NDU-27-13100183-EB

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