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Department of War (DoW) SkillBridge InternshipWriter-Editor (Speechwriter) (GS-13/14)U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)Office of Public Affairs (OPA)LOCATIONWashington D.C. IMPORTANT NOTEThis opportunity is OUTSIDE of USAJOBS and ONLY open to DoW SkillBridge candidates who are AT LEAST 11 months AWAY from military separation to be considered and who can intern with CBP during their final 180, 120, or 90 days on active-duty.WHY 11 MONTHS?CBP can host SkillBridge interns for their final 180, 120, and/or 90 days on active-duty depending on the individual service-member’s situation. We use the time prior to their finite internship dates to complete our required HR processes that also include a 3 to 5 month (on average) full CBP Background Investigation (BI) that MUST be completed prior to internship start dates.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPerform analytical writing, editing (grammar, style, usage, style guides, proofreading), tradecraft, and web content management to develop thorough written, edited materials and effective communication using a variety of communication channels (e.g., presentations, electronic dissemination, speeches, brochures, and briefings).Perform advance research without supervision, to define and explain policies, procedures, objectives, and programs; presenting issues or research results in relation to CBP Intelligence Enterprise policies, procedures, objectives, and programs; original approach in explaining findings; and evaluating and adapting publishing procedures to changing technology.Collaborate independently with both individuals and teams, adapting to the needs and interests of a wide variety of audiences, facilitating comments, and handling multiple deadlines without supervision.HOW TO APPLYEmail Jeffrey.R.Jack@cbp.dhs.gov with SUBJ: CBP – DoW SkillBridge – Office of Public Affairs – Writer-Editor (Speechwriter) – (GS-13/14) – Washington, D.C. (Mcammack).

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Department of War (DoW) SkillBridge InternshipWriter-Editor (Speechwriter) (GS-13/14)U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)Office of Public Affairs (OPA)LOCATIONWashington D.C. IMPORTANT NOTEThis opportunity is OUTSIDE of USAJOBS and ONLY open to DoW SkillBridge candidates who are AT LEAST 11 months AWAY from military separation to be considered and who can intern with CBP during their final 180, 120, or 90 days on active-duty.WHY 11 MONTHS?CBP can host SkillBridge interns for their final 180, 120, and/or 90 days on active-duty depending on the individual service-member’s situation. We use the time prior to their finite internship dates to complete our required HR processes that also include a 3 to 5 month (on average) full CBP Background Investigation (BI) that MUST be completed prior to internship start dates.MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPerform analytical writing, editing (grammar, style, usage, style guides, proofreading), tradecraft, and web content management to develop thorough written, edited materials and effective communication using a variety of communication channels (e.g., presentations, electronic dissemination, speeches, brochures, and briefings).Perform advance research without supervision, to define and explain policies, procedures, objectives, and programs; presenting issues or research results in relation to CBP Intelligence Enterprise policies, procedures, objectives, and programs; original approach in explaining findings; and evaluating and adapting publishing procedures to changing technology.Collaborate independently with both individuals and teams, adapting to the needs and interests of a wide variety of audiences, facilitating comments, and handling multiple deadlines without supervision.HOW TO APPLYEmail Jeffrey.R.Jack@cbp.dhs.gov with SUBJ: CBP – DoW SkillBridge – Office of Public Affairs – Writer-Editor (Speechwriter) – (GS-13/14) – Washington, D.C. (Mcammack).

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