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This position is located in the Homeland Security and Justice (HSJ) team of GAO. The HSJ team focuses on federal efforts to strengthen the justice system to more effectively address crime, illegal drug use, illegal immigration, and judiciary and prison operations; secure our nation's borders, citizens, and infrastructure against terrorists and weapons of mass destruction; facilitate information-sharing and analysis to enhance coordination among governments, private sector, and communities; protect critical infrastructure; and increase emergency preparedness and capacity to respond to and recover from natural or man-made disasters.
Summary
GAO's work is designed to address four common goals:
- to help the Congress address current and emerging challenges to the well-being and financial security of the American people; - to help the Congress to respond to changing security threats and the challenges of global interdependence; - to help transform the Federal government to address national challenges; and - to maximize the value of GAO by enabling quality, timely service to Congress and by being a leading practices Federal agency.
To learn more about GAO please visit us on the web at GAO
This position is located in the Homeland Security and Justice (HSJ) team of GAO. The HSJ team focuses on federal efforts to strengthen the justice system to more effectively address crime, illegal drug use, illegal immigration, and judiciary and prison operations; secure our nation's borders, citizens, and infrastructure against terrorists and weapons of mass destruction; facilitate information-sharing and analysis to enhance coordination among governments, private sector, and communities; protect critical infrastructure; and increase emergency preparedness and capacity to respond to and recover from natural or man-made disasters.
GAO is seeking an experienced professional to serve as Communications Analyst (Written); responsible for assisting Teams and Offices in the development and production of reports, correspondence, testimonies and other products; assisting in the design and scope of engagements; and providing instruction on message development and writing. Responsibilities also include:
Analyzing and writing draft products by recommending reorganization and revisions to improve coherence, flow, clarity and consistency; ensuring consistency between themes and overall message; and addressing gaps in logic or evidence to ensure that products meet GAO quality control standards.
Assisting in writing and/or editing the content of internal and external written products, web sites, and oral presentations, including briefings, presentations, speeches, articles for publication and white papers.
Facilitating brainstorming discussions with individuals and teams to develop messages from data, interviews, and documents.
Supporting Teams and Offices in the production of reports and other products, including special publications that may involve innovative and atypical publishing requirements. In addition, helping develop, write, and produce blog posts, social media posts (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, GAO WatchBlog), video storyboards, podcast introductions and questions, and website text.
Participating in meetings with high-level officials to facilitate product development, and acting as liaison with teams and offices on matters involving writing and editing.
Completion of a satisfactory background investigation
Selective Service registration if you are a male born after Dec. 31, 1959
Completion of a probationary period may be required
Selectee must be able to meet/maintain suitability & security requirements
Candidates must possess the education (if applicable) and specialized experience as described to be determined basically qualified for this position.
All requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
Qualifications
Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower band or level equivalent to the GS-11 in the federal service, or comparable private/public sector experience which has equipped the applicant with the skills and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience in a position in which writing and editing are the primary focus of the job, and demonstrates advanced knowledge of grammar usage, style and basic publication process; and experience analyzing information to identify strengths, gaps, or problems in logical flow or other issues affecting the content and quality of written products.
You must meet all qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Education
There is no education requirement for this position.
Additional information
This is a bargaining unit position.
Based on the staffing needs, additional selections may be made through this vacancy announcement.
Selectee will be required to file a Financial Disclosure Statement.
Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid for by the GAO.
Males born after 12/31/59 and at least 18 years of age must be registered with the Selective Service System. Visit SSS.
Selectees will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made. At the time of appointment, selectees will be required to update the OF-306.
Selectees will be subject to a determination of suitability for Federal employment.
GAO provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request accommodation, please email ReasonableAccommodation@gao.gov.
GAO's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
GAO is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such, all positions are in the excepted service. Initial appointments, permanent or indefinite, to the GAO require completion of a probationary period.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
All applicants will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency (knowledge, skills, abilities) in the following areas:
Knowledge of principles of writing to analyze written information of a technical nature for logic, clarity, consistency, and readability.
Ability to analyze multi-layered, multi-subject, or multi-issue products under deadlines, to participate in meetings, make suggestions for improvements, and develop written segments of a report.
Ability to collaborate with engagement teams, reconcile differing perspectives and prioritize multiple engagements.
If you meet the stated qualification requirements, you will further be rated on your responses to the vacancy questions. Please make sure that your responses to the vacancy questions are supported in your resume.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Your rating may be affected or you may be determined ineligible if you provide incomplete answers, fail to provide a narrative response to any vacancy question(s) that requires further explanation, or if your response to a vacancy question is "see resume."
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
You are required to submit the following documents in addition to your resume as described under the “How to Apply” section:
- Current or former federal employees must submit their most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent), showing tenure, type of service (competitive/excepted) and the highest grade held.
- Veteran Hiring Authority Eligibles: VEOA, VRA, and 30% Disabled Veterans must submit adequate proof of active service in the Armed Forces including Member 4 copy of your DD-214, which indicates character of service. To claim 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15 and a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs verifying the percentage of your disability and preference in hiring. To claim 5-Point veterans' preference, you must submit a Member 4 copy of the DD - 214 or if you are currently active duty: an official statement of service from your command.
- If you are applying under the Schedule A hiring Authority for individuals with disabilities, you must submit proof disability.
If you fail to submit any of the documentation listed above your application will be considered incomplete, and will result in loss of consideration.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You are required to apply online for this announcement. We are unable to accept mailed or emailed documents.
Please carefully follow all instructions under "How to Apply" to ensure you are considered for this position. You must complete the entire application process, including submission of all documents BEFORE this announcement closes. To do so, complete the following steps:
Step 1: Click on the "APPLY ONLINE" button at the bottom of this announcement. Follow USAJOBS' instructions to access your account and apply. If you are not already registered with USAJOBS, click on "create your account now!" to obtain access and electronically build your online resume. Uploaded resumes will not be accepted.
Step 2: Once you submit your resume, you will be redirected to the Career Connector website to complete the application process. If this is your first time in Career Connector, you will be asked to answer questions related to your eligibility for Federal employment. You will be able to update this information and save it to our account for future announcements.
Step 3: Once you have completed the eligibility questions, you will be taken directly to the vacancy application questions. Answer all questions honestly and thoroughly. Click on "Submit" after you have completed your application. Once you have submitted your application, you can check your status online through your Career Connector or MY USAJOBS account.
Step 4: Career Connector offers three options that will electronically attach your documentation to your online application once you finish answering the questions in the job announcement: (1) You may select a document that you have already uploaded to USAJOBS for a previous announcement. (2) You may electronically upload a document directly from your computer to your application. Be certain to review your complete application for confirmation the document uploaded and click on "Finished" to be returned to USAJOBS. (3) You may follow the "Faxing Supporting Documentation" instructions within the online application, which will provide the necessary cover sheets for each of your documents so that they will be correctly submitted. The fax number will be available on the cover sheet. Please note that each cover sheet and corresponding document must be faxed separately. Be certain to review your complete fax transmittal confirmation to ensure that all pages have been received.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you upload a document, e.g. your SF-50, do not also fax that same document. Only the last document sent will be saved in our system.
If you have any questions about this information, please contact the person on this announcement BEFORE the closing date. Your complete online application and any required supplemental documentation (e.g., SF-50) must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of the announcement. It is your responsibility to ensure that all documents are received on time and that the materials are readable. Failure to do so will result in your application being excluded from consideration for this announcement.
If you experience any technical difficulty with the online process, please contact CareerConnectorHelp@do.treas.gov. Please allow yourself sufficient time to complete the application process. Requests for extensions will not be granted.
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Next steps
After the closing date of this announcement, GAO's Human Capital Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your rating and/or ranking. Your assessment questionnaire and resume will be used to complete this analysis, so please be as complete and thorough as possible. If your application is rated "best-qualified," your name will be referred to the selecting official for consideration. At this point you may be contacted for an interview.
If you do not meet the key requirements and/or basic qualifications or you fail to submit all required application materials, your application will not be considered and we will notify you in writing.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
You are required to submit the following documents in addition to your resume as described under the “How to Apply” section:
- Current or former federal employees must submit their most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent), showing tenure, type of service (competitive/excepted) and the highest grade held.
- Veteran Hiring Authority Eligibles: VEOA, VRA, and 30% Disabled Veterans must submit adequate proof of active service in the Armed Forces including Member 4 copy of your DD-214, which indicates character of service. To claim 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15 and a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs verifying the percentage of your disability and preference in hiring. To claim 5-Point veterans' preference, you must submit a Member 4 copy of the DD - 214 or if you are currently active duty: an official statement of service from your command.
- If you are applying under the Schedule A hiring Authority for individuals with disabilities, you must submit proof disability.
If you fail to submit any of the documentation listed above your application will be considered incomplete, and will result in loss of consideration.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You are required to apply online for this announcement. We are unable to accept mailed or emailed documents.
Please carefully follow all instructions under "How to Apply" to ensure you are considered for this position. You must complete the entire application process, including submission of all documents BEFORE this announcement closes. To do so, complete the following steps:
Step 1: Click on the "APPLY ONLINE" button at the bottom of this announcement. Follow USAJOBS' instructions to access your account and apply. If you are not already registered with USAJOBS, click on "create your account now!" to obtain access and electronically build your online resume. Uploaded resumes will not be accepted.
Step 2: Once you submit your resume, you will be redirected to the Career Connector website to complete the application process. If this is your first time in Career Connector, you will be asked to answer questions related to your eligibility for Federal employment. You will be able to update this information and save it to our account for future announcements.
Step 3: Once you have completed the eligibility questions, you will be taken directly to the vacancy application questions. Answer all questions honestly and thoroughly. Click on "Submit" after you have completed your application. Once you have submitted your application, you can check your status online through your Career Connector or MY USAJOBS account.
Step 4: Career Connector offers three options that will electronically attach your documentation to your online application once you finish answering the questions in the job announcement: (1) You may select a document that you have already uploaded to USAJOBS for a previous announcement. (2) You may electronically upload a document directly from your computer to your application. Be certain to review your complete application for confirmation the document uploaded and click on "Finished" to be returned to USAJOBS. (3) You may follow the "Faxing Supporting Documentation" instructions within the online application, which will provide the necessary cover sheets for each of your documents so that they will be correctly submitted. The fax number will be available on the cover sheet. Please note that each cover sheet and corresponding document must be faxed separately. Be certain to review your complete fax transmittal confirmation to ensure that all pages have been received.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you upload a document, e.g. your SF-50, do not also fax that same document. Only the last document sent will be saved in our system.
If you have any questions about this information, please contact the person on this announcement BEFORE the closing date. Your complete online application and any required supplemental documentation (e.g., SF-50) must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of the announcement. It is your responsibility to ensure that all documents are received on time and that the materials are readable. Failure to do so will result in your application being excluded from consideration for this announcement.
If you experience any technical difficulty with the online process, please contact CareerConnectorHelp@do.treas.gov. Please allow yourself sufficient time to complete the application process. Requests for extensions will not be granted.
GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE
441 G Street NW
Room 1157
Washington, District of Columbia 20548
United States
Next steps
After the closing date of this announcement, GAO's Human Capital Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your rating and/or ranking. Your assessment questionnaire and resume will be used to complete this analysis, so please be as complete and thorough as possible. If your application is rated "best-qualified," your name will be referred to the selecting official for consideration. At this point you may be contacted for an interview.
If you do not meet the key requirements and/or basic qualifications or you fail to submit all required application materials, your application will not be considered and we will notify you in writing.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
