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Technical Writer-Editor (Legal Analyst)

Defense Logistics Agency

Columbus, OH

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$93,400–$121,551 Per Year
SKILLS
Adjudication, Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Attorney, Background Investigation, Data Collection, Distribution Management, Documentation, Editing, Federal Government, Federal Laws and Regulations, Fitness, Government, Leadership, Legal, Legal Documents, Legal Research, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Logistics, Mentoring, Newsletter, Peace Corps, Policy Development, Position Papers, Publications, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulatory Requirements, Reimbursement, Reporting Skills, Section 508, Spreadsheets, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Editing, Technical Writing, Training/Teaching, United States Citizen, Volunteer Experience, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Columbus, OH
POSTED
2 days ago
Summary

See below for important information regarding this job.

Position may be filled at any of the below locations:
Richmond, VA
GS-12: $93,499 - $121,551
Whitehall, OH
GS-12: $93,400 - $121,422
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Summary

See below for important information regarding this job.

Position may be filled at any of the below locations:
Richmond, VA
GS-12: $93,499 - $121,551
Whitehall, OH
GS-12: $93,400 - $121,422
Learn more about this agency

Overview
Accepting applications

Posted this month • Apply in 2 days

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 20, 2026

Location

2 vacancies in the following locations:

Whitehall, OH

Richmond, VA

No matching locations found.

Work site options
Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $93,400 - $121,551 per year
See Summary section for more salary information.
Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent - Multiple Appointment Types

Occupations and job series
  • 1083 Technical Writing And Editing

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes Security clearance Secret Financial disclosure required No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number DLAGC-26-12993879-MP Control number 875458800

This job is open to
Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

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

"Agency" means current permanent DLA employees in the commuting area. 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 also apply.

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Duties
  • Assist any practice area or program team within the office, as assigned, to include contracts, fraud, litigation, labor/employment, administrative, and installation law actions.
  • Edit and finalize documents pending attorney review and signature, where required, manage the publication and dissemination of legal information through various channels, including assigned programs.
  • Monitor the effectiveness of legal information programs and make recommendations for improvement.
  • Under the direction of an attorney, research, analyze, write, and edit a wide range of legal documents and materials in the assigned legal practice area(s), including litigation documents, investigative materials, policy documents,...
  • ...information papers, legal positions/opinions and analyses, ethics advisories and opinions, newsletters, training materials, handbooks, etc., ensuring accuracy, clarity, and consistency with agency policies and legal requirements.
  • Provide administrative and clerical support to attorneys and staff, including filing, organizing, and gathering information, preparing reports and spreadsheets, assisting attorneys, and interacting with people in and outside the Government.
  • In coordination with the Supervisor, provide team leadership, guidance, training, support, encouragement, and mentorship to team members and in support of DLA Weapons Support's Office of Counsel's mission.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Requirements
Conditions of employment
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Tour of Duty: Flexible (
  • 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
  • Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See for more information.

Qualifications

To qualify for a Technical Writer - Editor (Legal Analyst), your resume and supporting documentation must support:

A. 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-11level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 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 technicalreports, articles, manuals or specifications.
  • Developing, writing, editing, and publishing a wide range of legal documents, translating complex legal topicsinto plain language while managing the final distribution of all materials.
  • Administering key legal programs such as Ethics, FOIA, and Procurement Fraud, while providing high-levelparalegal 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 tocreate 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

As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106, DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194).

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. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

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 illegal.

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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.

Benefits
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