Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) - Writer/Editor

Candidates for this and every DoD SkillBridge internship opportunity with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are able to intern for 180, 120, and 90 days and MUST be at least 11 MONTHS away from (outside of) separation. Why 11 months? We are able to 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 actions to include getting them in front of hiring managers, having interviews conducted, selection decisions being made, “Qualifications Reviews” successfully completed on their resumes clearly demonstrating that they have the required experience, etc. for the positions for which they are being considered, along with 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.Conduct independent research and analysis; resolving apparent or potential inconsistencies and/or inaccuracies; developing complete and ensure accurate statements.

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.Conduct independent research and analysis; resolving apparent or potential inconsistencies and/or inaccuracies; developing complete and ensure accurate statements.

Candidates for this and every DoD SkillBridge internship opportunity with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are able to intern for 180, 120, and 90 days and MUST be at least 11 MONTHS away from (outside of) separation. Why 11 months? We are able to 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 actions to include getting them in front of hiring managers, having interviews conducted, selection decisions being made, “Qualifications Reviews” successfully completed on their resumes clearly demonstrating that they have the required experience, etc. for the positions for which they are being considered, along with a 3 to 5 month (on average) full CBP Background Investigation (BI) that MUST be completed prior to internship start dates.