Writer-Editor (Speechwriter)

Join a federal agency as a senior communications professional. This role involves crafting and disseminating critical information to diverse audiences, including media, high-level officials, and external partners. If you possess strong writing, editing, and strategic communication skills, we encourage you to apply.

• *Key Responsibilities:**
• Write, edit, and publish a variety of complex materials, including reports, articles, speeches, and brochures, for media and high-level officials.
• Ensure all communications align with organizational policies, objectives, and are based on supported information.
• Utilize knowledge of graphics and effective visual communication to enhance document presentation.
• Verify documents for coverage, balance, expression, and adherence to objectives.
• Collaborate with federal, private, academic, Congressional, and business communities.
• *Required Qualifications & Experience:**
• **Specialized Experience:** A minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level (or next lower grade in federal service) performing duties related to complex writing, editing, and strategic communication as described above.
• **Resume Clarity:** Your resume must explicitly demonstrate how you meet the specialized experience requirements.
• *Additional Requirements:**
• **U.S. Residency:** Must have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates for at least three of the last five years. (Exceptions may apply for specific government-related overseas work).
• **Background Investigation:** Successful completion of a thorough background investigation by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), including screening for felony convictions and illegal drug use, is mandatory.
• **Federal Applicants:** Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (52 weeks at next lower grade) by 11/25/2025. Disclosure required for current or former political appointees.