About this position
United States Postal Service External Publication for Job Posting 12352158 If this job requires qualification on an examination, the number of applicants who will be invited to take or retake the examination may be limited. Branch Government Relations
Job Posting Period
10/01/2026 - 10/07/2026
Job Title
CORRESPONDENCE ANALYST (WRITER)
Facility Location
USPS HEADQUARTERS
475 LENFANT PLZ SW
WASHINGTON, DC 20260-0004
Position Information
TITLE: CORRESPONDENCE ANALYST (WRITER)
GRADE: EAS - 21
FLSA DESIGNATION: Exempt
NON-SCHEDULED DAYS: Saturday/Sunday
HOURS: 08:00 A.M. to 05:00 P.M.
*** RELOCATION IS NOT PROVIDED FOR THIS POSITION ***SALARY RANGE: 91,030.00 - 105,835.00 USD Annually
FINANCE NUMBER: 104001
BENEFIT INFORMATION: The salary will be based on previous experience, salary history, and current postal pay policies. We offer excellent benefits including health and life insurance, retirement plan, savings/investment plan with employer contribution, flexible spending, flextime scheduling of core work hours, annual and sick leave. Persons Eligible to Apply All U.S. Citizens, permanent resident aliens, citizens of American Samoa or any other territory owing allegiance to the United States. Applicants must be available for screening activities, including an interview. Applicants entitled to veterans’ preference and/or covered by the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act may apply for any posted position. If you are a military veteran, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 (Member Copy #4) to your application under the Veterans Preference tab. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service System.Applicants must be age 18 at the time of hire (or age 16 with a high school diploma). All applicants must apply online at www.usps.com/careers to be considered for this employment opportunity. Paper or Emailed Applications for Employment will not be accepted in person or by email. You must have a valid email address to apply as communication regarding employment opportunities, examinations, interviews and background checks will be conveyed by email. Please add the following email domain addresses to your contact list right away to allow correspondence, especially if you use SPAM blocking software, use a Yahoo or Gmail account, or use a work or military email address! @usps.gov @psionline.com @geninfo.com NOTICE SCREENINGS REQUESTED: You may receive multiple requests for background checks regarding this employment opportunity. Respond to all requests quickly as we anticipate filling our vacancies quickly and nonresponses may result in disqualification for this opportunity. *** This position requires NACI clearance. This process can take up to 6 weeks from the date the offer letter is returned. *** For this vacancy announcement, the Postal Service will be referring to a set number of the highest-ranked eligible candidates for selection consideration. Background Check The Inspection Service criminal background check is conducted using United States information resources only (e.g., FBI fingerprint check, state and county checks). A criminal background check involves a 10-year inquiry for any location where the individual has resided, worked or gone to school within the United States or its territories. As a result of this limitation, the criminal background checks of individuals who have not resided in the United States or its territories for the preceding 5-years may not be considered complete. The Inspection Service may be able to process inquiries for U.S. Citizens only, but only if their time spent out of the country was spent as: a trailing spouse or dependent of someone working for the U.S. government (military or civilian), a missionary, a student attending school in a foreign country, a Peace Corps participant, or as an employee of a U.S.-based employer/company. If the Inspection Service is unable to perform a complete background check because of residency outside the United States, such individuals will be ineligible for Postal employment. Functional Purpose Performs analysis of Congressional and other requests for information; provides comprehensive research and evaluation of background information necessary to develop replies; and composes written responses communicating the Postal Service's position.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Analyzes requests for information to determine pertinent issues and identify the type of information required.
2. Determines the most appropriate sources and methods for collecting necessary information.
3. Researches and obtains feedback, informational materials, and data from other functional areas concerning postal
policies, programs, and activities related to information requests.
4. Analyzes, evaluates, and integrates feedback, informational materials, and data to develop timely and appropriate
responses.
5. Develops written responses which clearly explain and address the relevant issues and facilitate understanding of the
Postal Service's position.
6. Edits and rewrites materials prepared by other functional areas, and ensures informational accuracy and effective
presentation.
7. Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with other functional areas to facilitate effective
communication between the Postal Service and Congressional requesters.
8. Prepares special reports and assists with special government relations initiatives.9. Identifies and recommends improved and alternative methods for effectively meeting Congressional information needs.
SUPERVISION
Manager of unit to which assigned The United States Postal Service has the following excellent and challenging employment opportunity for highly motivated and innovative individuals. Successful candidates must demonstrate through a combination of education, training, and experience the following requirements:
Requirements
1. Ability to write a logical and factual explanation of the organizational position on various issues, incorporating information
obtained through research.
2. Ability to manage workload to meet established standards and support department response turnaround objectives.
3. Knowledge of the English language, including composition, grammar, punctuation, and spelling, at a level sufficient to write
correct responses.
4. Ability to analyze highly complex and critical written inquiries, such as Congressional inquiries, to determine core issues
and information needed to respond.
5. Ability to research information necessary to prepare responses and reports, including identifying the most appropriate
sources and methods to gather the information.
6. Ability to communicate orally and in writing with other functional areas at a level sufficient to obtain information necessary
to develop written responses.
7. EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT: Applicants must perform at a minimum level of writing proficiency as measured by Postal
Service Exam 750.
8. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: 1 year of writing experience (e.g., work experience as a writer, editor, correspondence
analyst, or similar role). IMPORTANT - Please make sure you review the requirements and qualifications in detail. To ensure that your application is complete, make certain you address how your skillset, education and training matches each of these requirements in the application requirements list. A committee will be reviewing all applications to determine how well each candidate's experience matches the position requirements. This application process consists of two steps: first, you must create a profile, and second, you need to submit your application for the position you are seeking. You will receive two email confirmations:
1. An email confirming your profile is complete.
2. After submitting your application, you will receive a second email confirming your application has been successfully
submitted. ATTACHMENTS: USPS does not accept emailed or mailed in applications, resumes, etc. If your resume cannot attach, please try editing your file name to be “Name.Resume” or something similar that is short and simple. Sometimes, documents with longer titles are unable to be attached. For additional information, please contact Kristin Perritano at kristin.d.perritano@usps.gov Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening to meet the U.S. Postal Service's requirement to be drug free. Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alien status. IMPORTANT INFORMATION:Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., Central Time, of the posting's closing date. Applicants claiming veterans' preference must attach a copy of member copy 4 (only) of Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form
214) or other proof of eligibility if claiming 10-point veterans' preference. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is an
equal opportunity employer. The USPS provides reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, interview, and/or selection process, please make your request to the examiner, selecting official or local manager of Human Resources. This request can also be made by someone on your behalf. Explain the nature of your limitations and the accommodation needed. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 (Fair Chance Act) prohibits the Postal Service from inquiring into the criminal history of applicants before a conditional offer of employment has been made and sets out penalties for individual employees who violate the law. An applicant who feels their rights under this federal law have been violated has 30 days from the date of the alleged violation to file a complaint with the Postal Service at FairChanceActSupport@usps.gov. Further information can be found at www.usps.com. SPECIAL NOTE: Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting.
Location and commute
475 LENFANT PLZ SW, Washington, DC 20260.
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: 12352158.