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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

WRITER-EDITOR (SPEECHWRITER)

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$142K/yr - $185K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is part of the Department of Homeland Security, specifically within U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The role of Writer-Editor (Speechwriter) involves providing editorial support for high-level officials, ensuring that speeches and messages align with policies, and collaborating with various organizations to gather and present information effectively.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Gathering, developing, and checking the accuracy of information from a wide range of sources

Ensuring statements in speeches, messages, and scripts do not conflict with the policies and objectives of related programs or positions, are based on fully supported information, and credit external sources as appropriate

Determining overall length and tone, based on the objectives and the audience and edits information for clarity and accuracy

Preparing or arranging for graphics to support presentations; preparing answers to anticipated questions from the audience

Collaborating with Federal, national, and other organizations doing business on behalf of CBP; as well as internal CBP representatives from Public Affairs, Congressional Affairs, Security, and other CBP Program Offices, as appropriate

Qualification

SpeechwritingResearch techniquesGraphic presentationCollaboration

Required

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position

Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service

Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years

All pre-employment processes will be conducted in English

You may be required to pass a background investigation

CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures

Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process

Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 11/25/2025

Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet the requirement of 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as writing, editing and publishing pamphlets, reports, brochures, articles, and speeches on a variety of complex issues and topics for media, press and high-level officials

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)

You must complete all required steps in the application process, including the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments