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WRITER EDITOR

Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command

Department of the Air Force

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$91,779 - $119,315

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GS-12 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $74,441 - $96,770

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-11. Advanced degree + significant experience.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves writing and editing speeches, reports, articles, and other communications for the commander of the U.S. Transportation Command, a key military organization.

The role supports high-level decision-making by creating clear, engaging materials for military and civilian audiences.

It's a great fit for experienced writers with strong research skills and the ability to handle sensitive topics under pressure.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-11 level or equivalent, including speechwriting and editing
  • Ability to research, organize, and present information logically and clearly
  • Experience writing reports, articles, talking points, scripts, and speeches
  • Skills in evaluating and selecting content for news stories, articles, and images
  • Strong oral and written communication to advise senior military leaders
  • Proficiency in editing texts and managing publications from conception to distribution
  • Coordination with subject-matter experts and publishing personnel

Full Job Description

This position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command.

The incumbent will be responsible for performing communication priorities as a Writer-Editor in a combatant command-level position in the Commanders Action Group, and directly support the Commander United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM).

You may qualify at the GS-GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A.

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service: Speechwriter experience researching and writing keynote speeches, opening/closing remarks, memoranda/letters/emails, discussion points, articles, and other correspondence.

Analyzes and organizes information so that ideas are presented logically, coherently and clearly.

Writes and edits Commanders reports, articles, scripts, general messages, talking points and speeches in support of traditional and digitally formatted feature products.

Evaluates news stories, information products, magazine articles and images to determine the appropriate level of coverage to communicate information about the command to military and civilian audiences.

Communicates effectively, orally and in writing, to offer advice to senior level Commander and staff 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. Major Duties:

As a WRITER EDITOR at the GS-1082-12 some of your typical work assignments may include: The Commander's speechwriter plans, research, and prepare new products and revises existing ones.

Writes material on a variety of subjects such as reports, articles, general messages, talking points, scripts and speeches.

Edits texts and other written materials with Commander endorsement or equity; manages individual or serial publications from initial conception and content determination through to distribution and coordinates the activities of other publishing personnel.

Assists subject-matter experts to meet required publication standards.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/28/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/29/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: USTC-26-12874306-MP