Our Mission The Defense Threat Reduction Agency provides cross-cutting solutions to enable the DoD, the United States Government, and international partners to DETER strategic attack against the United States and its allies; PREVENT, reduce, and counter Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) and emerging threats; and PREVAIL against WMD-armed adversaries in crisis and conflict. As a AUDIOVISUAL PRODUCTION SPECIALIST at the GS-1071-12 some of your typical work assignments may include: Produces Agency Media Projects: Serves as a video production Specialist and photographer responsible for planning, scripting, shooting, editing, and distributing agency videos, training materials, newscasts, and photos.