This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for planning, executing, directing, editing, and producing visual information products designed to communicate the Agency's vision, goals, values and objectives to a variety of audiences-both internal and external.
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.
Supports Joint and Federal Partners: Prepares and delivers high-quality visual products for DTRA, the Department of Defense, and other federal, state, or international organizations to support overall mission objectives. Develops Scripts and Media Treatments: Partners with scriptwriters, customers, and technical Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to write and modify scripts and design visual layouts that meet project goals within budget limits.
Manages Project Budgets and Resources: Calculates production costs and submits project budgets to the division chief for approval; coordinates the selection of talent, narrators, production crews, and specialized equipment. Coordinates Schedules and Workflows: Holds client meetings to outline the production process, schedules crews, and directs rehearsals, staging, and lighting to keep projects running on time and within budget.
Documents Field Exercises and VIP Visits: Travels independently to capture photos and videos of global CBRN defense exercises and congressional visits, coordinating on-site with military, federal, and emergency response officials. Operates Equipment and Tracks Metrics: Selects, operates, and secures cameras, lighting, and editing systems; maintains accurate project records and equipment logs to support mandatory DoW reporting.
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis.
If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. FOREIGN EDUCATION may be qualifying if a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or a U.S.
accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses. Unofficial transcripts from U.S. Department of Education accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions listing your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned are acceptable for the application process. If selected, official transcripts are required before a firm job offer is made.
A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable. When relying on foreign education, submit transcripts and a copy of the equivalency evaluation results letter with a course-by-course listing. Documents must be in English or include an English translation. The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities. For further information, visit: Foreign Education
This position is with Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Department of Defense.
The posted pay range is $102415 – $133142/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Top Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-05.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-22 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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