Speech (Writer)

Summary About the Position: This position is a DOD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1599f. Employees occupying CES positions are in the Excepted Service and must adhere to U.S. Code, Title 10, as well as Department of Defense Instruction 1400.25. This position is located at the Fort Meade, Maryland. Responsibilities Provides advice as to how proposed key points for speeches and other primary communications are likely to be viewed by intended audiences (e.g., the national press, political strategists, foreign partners, and foreign adversaries). Also advises on how particular communications will be viewed as part of the Command’s efforts over time to foster understanding of and support for mission and objectives. Draws on well-informed personal knowledge of and insights into the Commander’s and Executive Team’s objectives and priorities for the Command’s programs and operations and identifies and extracts source material. When SME contributors or reviewers disagree as to the nature of information that should be conveyed or the positions the Commander should espouse, leads, and facilitates discussions to further investigate. Also identifies the need for and elicits inputs from cognizant managers and appropriately skilled subject matter experts (SMEs) throughout the Command and the DoD cyberspace program community. Develops speeches and other communications products in final forms, assuring consistency with the speaker’s personally preferred formats (e.g., font size, paragraph spacing, notations as to emphasis). Coaches presenters on presentation methods for in-person events, including fostering their ability to response to queries and challenges in real time by assuring presenters’ ability to make use of prepared materials. As requested, attends presentations to provide last-minute support, including that needed to address rapidly changing events and information requirements. Contributes such insights to Legislative Affairs and Public Affairs Office (PAO) planning and program assessment. Provides additional explanation of requirements and relevant policy/process directives and facilitates coordinated action among participants. Identifies apparent deficiencies and/or anomalies in data, and contacts initiators to resolve them before they affect achievement of milestones. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Army Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Employee Current Army Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee Current Civilian Employees of the Organization Applying to Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Positions Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Employee (non-Army) Current Permanent DoD Civilian Employee (non-Army) Applying to Cyber Excepted Service Positions Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Applying to Cyber Excepted Service Positions Army CES positions apply Veterans Preference to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, “CES Employment and Placement”. If you are a veteran claiming veterans preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package. In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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 will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe one year specialized experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled. One year specialized experience would be demonstrated by: 1) Identifying and reviewing appropriate sources of information to be used in public communications (i.e. speeches, memos, presentations, etc); 2) Drafting and editing various forms of written and verbal communication; 3) Advising staff on key information for speeches and other communication; 4) Analyzing data to determine the appropriate response to inquiries. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone–no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information If you are a current federal career/career-conditional employee, you will be placed on an excepted appointment. This position is in the Professional Work Category at the Senior Level within the CES Occupational Structure. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance and must complete a counterintelligence scope polygraph exam. This position is a testing designated position (TDP) in accordance with (IAW) Drug Free Federal Workplace Program. As a precondition and continuing condition of employment, the incumbent of this position must, IAW Chapter 5, section II, paragraphs 5-8b and 5-8c(4) of AR 600-85 (The Army Substance Abuse Program) and DA PAM 600-85 (Army Substance Abuse Program Civilian Services), Chapter 3, paragraphs 3-2e and f agree to submit urinalysis testing on a recurring basis. The incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019 (Condition of Employment for Certain Positions Identified as Critical Under the DA, Drug Free Federal Workplace Program. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Public Affairs and Communications Media – Career Field position. TERM: This announcement is for a Cyber Term position. Permanent employees who apply, are selected for, and ultimately accept this position will be converted to a Cyber Term appointment. Term positions in CES may be extended up to a maximum of five years. This position may be converted to permanent without further competition after completion of three years of continuous service in this position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Recruitment, Relocation, Advance-in-Hire, and/or Enhanced Leave Accrual may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.