Writer/Editor

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency•Arlington, VA

About The Position

As the National Coordinator for Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience, CISA works with partners at every level to identify and manage risk to the cyber and physical infrastructure that Americans rely on every hour of every day. CISA works with partners to defend against today's threats and collaborate to build a more secure and resilient infrastructure for the future. The official title of this position is Writer/Editor GS-1082-13.

Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Complete the initial online assessment and USA Hire Assessment, if required.
  • Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
  • All Federal employees are required to participate in Direct Deposit/ Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments.
  • DHS uses e-Verify to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation.
  • Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements.
  • This position may be designated as essential personnel.
  • This position requires a pre-employment drug test.
  • At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level (or equivalent) performing all the following duties: Developing clear, concise, and accurate written products that explain complex policies, programs, or research findings for diverse internal and external audiences.
  • Displaying strong command of language, grammar, style, and plain language principles with the ability to edit for organization, tone, accuracy, and overall effectiveness.
  • Experience in revising and improving written products that articulate interpret, and explain highly complex, potentially controversial, and important agencies policies, programs and findings.

Responsibilities

  • Provides support for CISA internal and external web communications activities.
  • Performs analysis for content posted on the CISA Intranet and CISA.gov.
  • Works in a close relationship with OCEAO on the production of content for both internal and external needs.
  • Performs high-level writing and editing assignments for the creation of internal and external communication products to include speeches, web content, newsletters, leadership messaging and talking points for Agency events, mission, and in support of the workforce.
  • Supports the External Affairs subdivision to develop talking points to support CISA's external communications needs.
  • Assists OCEAO in designing, developing, implementing, and supporting communication efforts for both internal and external products that support Agency events, mission, and in support of the workforce.

Benefits

  • A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
  • As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
  • Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
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