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HEAD OF PUBLISHING & DIGITAL CONTENT
Department of Defense
National Defense University
Institute for National Strategic Studies (INSS)
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National Defense University (NDU) supports the joint warfighter by providing rigorous Joint Professional Military Education to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and select others in order to develop leaders who have the ability to operate and creatively think in an unpredictable and complex world.
This is a Title 10 Excepted Service Appointment. Appointment is not to exceed 2 years with the possibility for extension.
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Summary
National Defense University (NDU) supports the joint warfighter by providing rigorous Joint Professional Military Education to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and select others in order to develop leaders who have the ability to operate and creatively think in an unpredictable and complex world.
This is a Title 10 Excepted Service Appointment. Appointment is not to exceed 2 years with the possibility for extension.
Learn more about this agency
Overview
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Accepting applications
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Fort McNair, DC
1 vacancy
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $160,917 - $183,428 per year Pay scale & grade
AD 4
Promotion potential 4
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 Term - 2 years
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status Yes Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No
Drug test No Security clearance Top Secret Position sensitivity and risk Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number NDU-26-13066147-EB Control number 885487600
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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
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All U.S. Citizens.
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Introduction.
The mission of the National Defense University (NDU) is to educate joint warfighters and other national security leaders in critical thinking and the creative application of military power. The Institute for National Strategic Studies (INSS) is the research arm of NDU. INSS provides the Department of War (DoW) with applied, cutting-edge research, rigorous analyses, and wargaming on priority national security issues. It shapes strategy, informs decisions, and mitigates risk to ensure the United States can fight and win. INSS includes NDU Press, which prepares the joint warfighter to think critically about topics related to national defense policy, military strategy, and national security. The NDU Press publishes Joint Force Quarterly, INSS Strategic Perspectives, books, and monographs. Through its research, analyses, and publications, INSS advances the NDU mission and provides the Joint Force with decision advantage.
Major Duties.
The Head of Publishing and Digital Content (HPDC) leads the execution and modernization of NDU Press as an integrated, multi-platform, publishing operation. The HPDC supervises 4 to 5 editors and digital media specialists. He/she ensures efficient publishing workflows, strong editorial governance, and effective dissemination across print, web, and social media platforms. Working closely with INSS Director, Deputy Director and Dean of Administration, the HPDC integrates content production, editorial processes, and digital distribution to enhance the impact of INSS research.
Publishing Operations and Workflow Management: The HPDC will manage end-to-end publishing workflows for Joint Force Quarterly and Strategic Perspectives. He/she will improve efficiency, transparency, and timeliness of the production processes for these and other special publications. The HPDC will also implement and enforce digital-first publication practices across NDU Press products. He/she will coordinate production schedules, ensure adherence to deadlines, and identify and resolve workflow bottlenecks across editorial and production stages. 30%
Digital Content and Distribution Strategy: The HPDC will develop and implement an integrated content dissemination strategy across print and digital channels for INSS. He/she will manage StrategicInsights(blog),website content, and INSS social media platforms. As part of these responsibilities, the HPDC also will coordinate with INSS Director to establish and track performance metrics (e.g., reach, engagement, timeliness) of INSS products and use data and analytics to inform dissemination strategies. 20%
Editorial Governance: The HPDC will serve as Chair of the Editorial Board for Joint Force Quarterly. He/she will be responsible for article selection and peer review processes and maintain high standards of quality and relevance for articles published by Joint Force Quarterly. He/she will coordinate with the INSS Director to ensure alignment of published content with Department of War priorities and target audiences. The HPDC will provide guidance to NDU Press editorial staff while delegating day-to-day editorial development. 25%
Team Management and Coordination: The HPDC will supervise four or five staff, including no less than two editors and two digital/media staff. He/she will structure workflows across editorial and digital functions, set priorities, assign responsibilities, and monitor performance. He/she also will work to foster collaboration between INSS research fellows, editorial, and digital personnel. The HPDC will coordinate with the INSS Director, Deputy Director and research fellows on content pipeline and timelines to ensure effective handoff between content development, review, and publication. 15%
Administrative Requirements. INSS does not have designated administrative support staff. The HPDC will be expected to comply with administrative requirements in a timely manner. This requirement includes completing monthly reports, travel request forms, country and theater clearance request forms, travel vouchers, conflict of interest paperwork, training requirements, and other administrative tasks. 5%
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Conditions of employment
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Required qualifications for the Head of Publishing and Digital Content are as follows:
Education: Masters of Publishing / Publishing Studies from a regionally accredited university (or international equivalents) with 10 years of direct experience in the field of publishing, editorial management or content production, including managing teams and complex workflows. Or Master of Arts (English) or Masters in Fine Arts (Creative Writing) with 10 years of direct experience in the field of publishing, editorial management or content production, including managing teams and complex workflows.
Knowledge: Demonstrated understanding of the Joint Force and the U.S. military more broadly, including its role in U.S. national security strategy. Familiarity with digital publishing platforms, social media, and content dissemination strategies
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Required qualifications for the Head of Publishing and Digital Content are as follows:
Volunteer Experience: 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 to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
Education Requirement: Masters of Publishing / Publishing Studies from a regionally accredited university (or international equivalents) or Master of Arts (English) or Masters in Fine Arts (Creative Writing).
Official Transcripts: Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if the position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified PRIOR to appointment, if selected for the role.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence PRIOR to appointment.
Additional information
Background or Security Investigation: This is a Special Sensitive position which requires a background investigation. The individual selected for this position is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security determination to occupy a (insert position sensitivity level) position within the agency as a condition of employment.
Accepting this position, you may be required to serve a I-year probationary period Special Sensitive during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
Supervisory Probationary Period: You will be required to serve an supervisory probationary period of 18 months if one has not already been completed.
Reemployed Annuitants: Department of Defense has the authority to hire annuitants without reduction in pay. For more information, go to: https://www.dcpas.osd.mil/policy/retirement/reemployedannuitant
All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-4434 for assistance.
National Defense University (NDU) is the premier national security institution focused on advanced joint education, leader development and scholarship. Under the direction and leadership of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the oversight of the Director for Joint Force Development, Joint Staff (J-7), NDU offers a collegial and collaborative academic environment to support the joint warfighter by providing rigorous Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) and other graduate level programs to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and select others in order to develop leaders who have the ability to operate and creatively think in an unpredictable and complex world.
NDU is comprised of six primary educational institutions and four additional component agencies: National Intelligence College (NIC), National War College (NWC), Dwight Eisenhower School (ES), Joint Forces Staff College (JFSC), College of International Security Affairs (CISA), the College of Information and Cyberspace (CIC), Institute for National Strategic Studies (INSS), International Student Management Office, Operations Support and the CAPSTONE General and Flag Officer Course.
NDU has a comprehensive benefits package that includes retirement, social security, and thrift savings plan (TSP); health, life, and long-term care insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. NDU employees enjoy flexible work schedules, transit subsidy and situational telework opportunities.
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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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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. A screening panel will review your resume and narrative answers to the assessment questions to evaluate your qualifications for the position. To qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described above. A NDU screening panel will review your resume and narrative answers to the hiring criteria to evaluate your qualifications for the position. NDU uses a multi-tier selection process for academic positions. The following competencies will be examined:
You MUST upload a supplemental document or cover letter separate from your resume addressing the following hiring criteria (3 pages maximum):
Factor 1: Publishing Operations and Workflow Management: Provide a narrative that demonstrates your experience with end-to-end publishing workflows, including experience with production schedules, meeting deadlines, and identifying and resolving workflow bottlenecks.
Factor 2: Digital Content and Distribution Strategy: Provide narrative examples that demonstrate your experience developing and implementing an integrated content dissemination strategy across print and digital channels. Experience should include managing website content and social media platforms and tracking performance metrics of online products.
Criminal History Inquiries- If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency @ dfas.indianapolis-in.zh.mbx.ssc-cc@mail.mil
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required documents
Required Documents
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You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
NOTE: Transcripts are not required at time of application submission. Your resume and narrative answers to the hiring criteria will be reviewed by the NDU screening panel to evaluate your qualifications for the position. If selected for an interview, official transcripts will be requested at that time to verify educational requirements are met.
Eligibilities Information: The following supporting documents are REQUIRED to verify your individual eligibility status. Not all will apply for each applicant. They MUST be received by the closing date of the announcement.
WARNING: Failure to submit a complete application package including any required documentation by the closing date of the announcement at 11:59 EST, or at the time of application for announcements with an extended closing date, may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. To verify that your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status and More Information. The Details page will display the status of your application.
It is the applicants responsibility to verify that information entered or uploaded is received, legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers submitted by an applicant.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.
Click Apply Online to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents.
Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application.
Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking Application Status, then More Information for this position. Return to an incomplete application by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Agency contact information
HR Customer Care Center
Phone (317) 212-0454 Email dfas.indianapolis-in.zh.mbx.dfasmeritcc@mail.mil Address National Defense University
300 5th Avenue Bldg 62
Washington, DC 20319
US
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. The questionnaire will assess your qualifications for the job. ALL eligible applicants will be referred to NDU which will convene a board to review all of the applicants. NDU will contact the applicants directly they would like to interview. We will notify you of the outcome after each of these steps has been completed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
You will no longer need to call the HR Office to determine your application status. USAJOBS has added an alert setting to their system to drive status updates notification for applicants. You can elect to activate the proactive notification from your USAJOBS profile at any point during the application process to sign-up for automatic alerts when there are status changes for jobs to which you have applied.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Required Documents
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You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
NOTE: Transcripts are not required at time of application submission. Your resume and narrative answers to the hiring criteria will be reviewed by the NDU screening panel to evaluate your qualifications for the position. If selected for an interview, official transcripts will be requested at that time to verify educational requirements are met.
Eligibilities Information: The following supporting documents are REQUIRED to verify your individual eligibility status. Not all will apply for each applicant. They MUST be received by the closing date of the announcement.
WARNING: Failure to submit a complete application package including any required documentation by the closing date of the announcement at 11:59 EST, or at the time of application for announcements with an extended closing date, may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. To verify that your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status and More Information. The Details page will display the status of your application.
It is the applicants responsibility to verify that information entered or uploaded is received, legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers submitted by an applicant.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Help
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.
Click Apply Online to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents.
Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application.
Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking Application Status, then More Information for this position. Return to an incomplete application by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
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Agency contact information
HR Customer Care Center
Phone (317) 212-0454 Email dfas.indianapolis-in.zh.mbx.dfasmeritcc@mail.mil Address National Defense University
300 5th Avenue Bldg 62
Washington, DC 20319
US
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. The questionnaire will assess your qualifications for the job. ALL eligible applicants will be referred to NDU which will convene a board to review all of the applicants. NDU will contact the applicants directly they would like to interview. We will notify you of the outcome after each of these steps has been completed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
You will no longer need to call the HR Office to determine your application status. USAJOBS has added an alert setting to their system to drive status updates notification for applicants. You can elect to activate the proactive notification from your USAJOBS profile at any point during the application process to sign-up for automatic alerts when there are status changes for jobs to which you have applied.
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Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
National Defense University
Agency contact information
HR Customer Care Center
Phone (317) 212-0454 Email dfas.indianapolis-in.zh.mbx.dfasmeritcc@mail.mil Address National Defense University
300 5th Avenue Bldg 62
Washington, DC 20319
US
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Summary
National Defense University (NDU) supports the joint warfighter by providing rigorous Joint Professional Military Education to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and select others in order to develop leaders who have the ability to operate and creatively think in an unpredictable and complex world.
This is a Title 10 Excepted Service Appointment. Appointment is not to exceed 2 years with the possibility for extension.
Learn more about this agency
Overview
Help
Accepting applications
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Fort McNair, DC
1 vacancy
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $160,917 - $183,428 per year Pay scale & grade
AD 4
Promotion potential 4
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 Term - 2 years
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status Yes Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No
Drug test No Security clearance Top Secret Position sensitivity and risk Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number NDU-26-13066147-EB Control number 885487600
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