Technical Writer - Editor (Legal Analyst)
7 days ago
Philadelphia
Summary See below for important information regarding this job. Summary See below for important information regarding this job. Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 03/04/2026 to 03/20/2026 Salary $98,630 to - $128,221 per year Pay scale & grade GS 12 Location 1 vacancy in the following location: Philadelphia, PA Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent - Multiple Appointment Types Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential 12 Job family (Series) Announcement number DLAGC-26-12902092-MP Control number 859858800 This job is open to Federal employees - Competitive service Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales. Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants. Veterans Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference Military spouses Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty. Individuals with disabilities Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A. Clarification from the agency "Federal employee" means current permanent competitive service employees. Veterans eligibilities include 30% or more Disabled Vet, Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA). Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligibles, Retained Grade Preference (RGP) eligibles, and Military Reserve and National Guard Technician eligibles in the commuting area may apply. Videos Duties • Research and analyze a broad range of information sources to write and edit a wide range of legal documents and materials in the assigned legal practice., • Performs editing to finalize documents pending final attorney review and approval, where required, manages the publication and dissemination of legal information through various channels, including assigned programs., • Provides administrative and clerical support to attorneys and staff, including filing, organizing, gathering information, preparing reports and spreadsheets, and interacting with people in and outside the Government., • Under supervisory guidance, provides team leadership, training, support, encouragement, and mentorship to team members and in support of DLA Troop Support's Office of Counsel's mission., • Reviews preliminary legal documents, such as suspension and debarment packages or FOIA appeals, to determine what information to accept or reject prior to submission for senior leadership review. Requirements Conditions of employment • Must be a U.S. citizen, • Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret Access, • Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal., • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt, • Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service., • Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized, • Bargaining Unit Status: No To qualify for a Technical Writer - Editor (Legal Analyst), your resume and supporting documentation must support: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: • Applying legal knowledge in legal writing and editing acquired through roles as a writer or editor of technical reports, articles, manuals or specifications., • Developing, writing, editing, and publishing a wide range of legal documents, translating complex legal topics into plain language while managing the final distribution of all materials., • Administering key legal programs such as Ethics, FOIA, and Procurement Fraud, while providing high-level paralegal support and conducting conflict-of-interest reviews for senior officials., • Conducting in-depth research on complex legal issues to advise senior leadership and using this expertise to create and deliver training materials for agency personnel. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional information For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: Information for Veterans is available at: . 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. Drug-Free Workplace Policy The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing. Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids. ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is a Schedule I drug and is illegal. Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job? The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started. Expand Hide additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. 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