Supervisory Writer-Editor

Full Job Description

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General, Office of Audit Services. The salary for this position will be adjusted based on the duty location.

View the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) pay charts for more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2026/general-schedule/ Resumes must be no more than 2-pages in length.

Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements, including education, and any selective placement factors described below within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

For the GS-15 grade level applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Experience managing editorial review processes for audit reports, Congressional submissions, or high-visibility documents ensuring compliance with GAGAS, plain language, and accessibility standards; 2) Experience providing strategic editorial guidance to senior leadership on communications planning, report messaging, and policy alignment; AND 3) Experience developing editorial tools, templates, and training programs to improve quality, consistency, and efficiency of organizational communications.

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.

Your resume should include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week. Federal experience is not required.

The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis.

To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume. Major Duties:

Duties for the Supervisory Writer Editor, GS-15 include but not limited to: Ensures the timely, accurate, and high-quality production of audit reports and strategic communications for a broad external and internal audience, including Congress, HHS, and the public.

Provides leadership, strategic direction, and oversight for the Communications Review and Editorial Services team, which is responsible for reviewing and editing audit reports, briefing documents, Congressional submissions, internal communications, and other high-visibility materials.

Ensures that all written products meet high standards of clarity, accuracy, tone, and accessibility, complying with Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS), CIGIE standards, Federal plain language laws, accessibility requirements (Section 508 compliance), and OIG editorial policies.

Consults with senior OAS and OIG leadership to align editorial policies and report messaging with agency priorities.

Oversees or directly provides training for editorial staff and audit personnel on writing techniques, plain language principles, report structuring, and editing standards.

Contributes to the development and implementation of strategic initiatives that support OAS excellence, including initiatives related to product innovation, process improvement, and staff development.