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USAJOBS · 2 days ago

Writer-Editor (Senior)

Alexandria, Virginia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$144K/yr - $187K/yr

5+ years exp

USAJOBS is a platform for federal job opportunities, and they are seeking a Senior Writer-Editor for the Office of the Under Secretary and Director at the USPTO. The role involves performing strategic writing and editing work related to USPTO correspondence and documents, addressing complex or controversial subject matters.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

You're interested in collaborating with the Under Secretary/Deputy Under Secretary, their top advisors, and Business Unit management officials to collect, organize, and prioritize information for use in 1) drafting speeches, 2) collaborating on specialized reports, 3) managing the vetting of reports with key USPTO managers and stakeholders for review and concurrence, and 4) preparing finalized documents for publication and distribution

You're interested in coordinating with the Office of the Chief Communications Officer (OCCO) in composing general messages to all USPTO employees on behalf of the Under Secretary

You can provide assistance to other Business Units with editing and coordinating presentations and handouts and clearing publications

You're a detail-oriented individual who can serve as Senior Writer and Editor for ground-breaking materials of various types, including speeches, whose subject matter covers the policies, programs, and activities of the USPTO. This includes subjects which are controversial or difficult to communicate because they are technical, are intended to convey esoteric ideas, or are unusually complex

You can perform extensive research to acquire, analyze, and prepare written material, including speeches, associated with major USPTO programs, projects, initiatives, and accomplishments

Qualification

Strategic writingResearchDocument publicationCollaborationAttention to detailCommunication

Required

Applications will only be accepted from United States Citizens and Nationals

Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related competencies

You must meet the definition of specialized experience

Required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check

Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable (www.sss.gov)

If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period

You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement

Suitable for Federal Employment

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position

Specialized experience for this position includes: Experience in serving a writer to include researching, planning, developing, and editing written materials for a variety of audiences

Experience in ensuring that all written materials are consistent and compliant with established standards of style, format, and tone

Experience in developing and implementing new written communication approaches and methods in order to enhance the public's understanding of complex programs, legal information, and important initiatives

Experience in preparing finalized documents for publication and distribution