Summary
See below for important information regarding this job. Position may be filled at either location. Salary range by location: Battle Creek, MI-$106,437- $138,370 Fort Belvoir, VA-$121,785- $158,322 Hill AFB, UT-$106,437- $138,370 New Cumberland Defense Logistics Center, PA-$121,785- $158,322 Philadelphia, PA-$117,284- $152,471 Richmond, VA-$111,183- $144,540 Whitehall, OH-$111,065- $144,386 Wright-Patterson AFB, OH-$110,401- $143,523
Duties
Serves as principal writer and editor for Defense Enterprise Data Standards Office (DEDSO) technical products...
...including Defense Logistics Management Standards (DLMS) manuals, data standards documentation, governance guidance, and associated reference materials.
Supports development of clear technical documentation for business rules, data element definitions, mappings, and crosswalks, as well as technical bulletins, white papers, and implementation guides.
Reviews and edits draft materials from analysts and subject matter experts to ensure grammatical accuracy, style and formatting consistency, Section 508 accessibility, and compliance with DEDSO, and DoW writing standards.
Plans and manages document development schedules in coordination with analysts and leadership to ensure the timely publication of updates to standards and procedures.
Maintains version control and audit trails for all published materials, ensuring adherence to Records Management policies and that revisions are documented, approved, and effectively communicated to end users.
Designs templates, style guides, and workflows to support enterprise documentation needs.
Structuring content for digital platforms, search tools, and emerging AI technologies while standardizing internal workflows and capturing institutional knowledge to facilitate seamless operational handoffs.
Prepares briefing materials, infographics, and quick-reference guides to translate complex data standards concepts for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Participates in integrated working groups and project reviews alongside analysts, system owners, and governance bodies to support DEDSO and DoW data integrity and interoperability.
Evaluates, implements, and maintains collaborative authoring tools and shared workspaces, conducting training to build team self-sufficiency in basic drafting and template compliance.
Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
How you will be evaluated
The assessments for this job will measure the following Competencies: Attention to Detail Customer Service Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Self-Management Teamwork Decision Making Reading Comprehension Reasoning Once the application process is complete, we may review your résumé and supporting documents to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We may evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant personal, educational, and work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified in the Qualifications section above, required for this position. Based on the results of this evaluation, you will be placed in one of the following quality categories: Best-Qualified: This highest category will be used for those candidates who possess the type and quality of experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, including all selective placement factors and appropriate quality ranking factor(s), as determined by the job analysis. Highly-Qualified: This higher category will be used for those candidates who possess the type and quality of experience that exceed the minimum qualifications of the position, as determined by the job analysis. Qualified: This lowest category will be used for those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications of the position and are proficient in some, but not all, of the requirements of the position. Candidates may require extensive training and/or orientation in order to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position. Names of the candidates in the Best-Qualified category will be sent first to the hiring manager for employment consideration. Applicants in other categories will be referred in accordance with category rating procedures. Veteran's Preference: If you are entitled to veteran's preference, you should indicate the type of veteran's preference you are claiming on your résumé. Your veteran's preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. If you are entitled to veterans' preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration. Qualified veterans' preference eligibles with a service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest quality category depending on the position and grade level of the job. For information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx. All Veterans: You are required to submit a DD Form 214 stating your Character of Service (i.e. Honorable/General Discharge). If claiming 10-point preference, you are required to submit a completed SF-15 (http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf) and applicable supporting documents as outlined on the form. Information for Veterans is available at: https://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/. As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement.