Audiovisual Production Specialist

Defense Threat Reduction Agency•Fort Belvoir, VA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. The incumbent plans, executes, directs, edits, and produces visual information products that communicate the Agency’s vision, goals, values, and objectives to internal and external audiences. The role produces videos, training materials, newscasts, and photographs for DTRA and its partners, and documents field exercises and official visits. The specialist coordinates with clients, scriptwriters, technical subject matter experts, production crews, and partner organizations to deliver projects within established goals, budgets, and schedules. The position is GS-1071-12, full-time, and eligible for situational telework. The incumbent must obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance and hold a valid passport. Occasional overtime and a flexible tour of duty are specified.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
Suitable for federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
Ability to successfully complete a probationary period if required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance.
Valid passport.
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in federal service, including planning end-to-end multimedia projects emphasizing documentary-style storytelling and formal event coverage; operating professional digital video and still cameras, specialized lighting arrays, and multichannel audio capture systems; using digital post-production software for photo and video editing and/or audio mixing; and using motion-graphics software and custom or template graphics.
Submit an audiovisual work-sample portfolio demonstrating professional proficiency in at least two of these domains: event video coverage, non-fiction documentary storytelling, motion graphics, or photojournalism-style photography. The portfolio must be provided in an accepted format; PDF portfolio files are not accepted.
Meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 1071 series through qualifying education or specialized experience. Education substitution may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
If using education to meet the series requirements, provide transcripts or other supporting documentation; foreign education must be accompanied by an equivalency evaluation and course-by-course listing.

Responsibilities

Plan, script, shoot, edit, and distribute Agency videos, training materials, newscasts, and photographs.
Prepare and deliver visual products for DTRA, the Department of Defense, and other federal, state, or international organizations to support mission objectives.
Work with scriptwriters, customers, and technical subject matter experts to develop and modify scripts and visual layouts that meet project goals and budget limits.
Calculate production costs and submit project budgets to the division chief for approval.
Coordinate the selection of talent, narrators, production crews, and specialized equipment.
Hold client meetings to explain production processes, schedule crews, and direct rehearsals, staging, and lighting to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
Travel independently to photograph and film global CBRN defense exercises and congressional visits, coordinating on site with military, federal, and emergency response officials.
Select, operate, and secure cameras, lighting, and editing systems; maintain project records and equipment logs for mandatory DoW reporting.