Sr. Speechwriter/Communications with active TS/SCI Poly

Leidos hiring for Sr. Speechwriter/Communications with active TS/SCI Poly jobs in Washington, DC, US

Description

Exciting opportunity for you to join our fast-growing National Security Group of Leidos! We are seeking a Sr. Communications/ Speechwriter for a highly sought-after Intelligence Community (IC) program.

An Active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance is required up front to be considered for this position. 

You will support Government staff in the following:

• Lead the development, preparation, coordination, and editing of communication materials, focusing on speeches for various audiences and occasions.

• Draft and edit speeches or scripts for senior executives for live or recorded delivery, testimony, and statements for Congressional Record.

• Advise and coach leadership on presenting and delivering speeches to ensure effectiveness and engagement.

• Prepare assignments based on subject matter experts' input to ensure speech content's accuracy and relevance.

• Ensure all speech materials are consistent with organizational and publication standards and tailored to the intended audience.

• Provide mentorship and training to junior staff on effective speech writing and editing techniques.

• Utilize Adobe Creative Cloud Suite and other tools to enhance the presentation and delivery of speeches.

• Research to ensure accuracy, and proofread and edit content for clarity, readability, and accessibility based on the medium.

• Initiate, plan, execute, and report on communication tasks independently, as identified.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 18+ years of experience, a Master's degree and 10+ years of experience, or no degree with 24+ years of experience

• TS/SCI with Polygraph level clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in drafting, editing, and delivering speeches or scripts for various audiences and occasions.

• Proficiency in utilizing tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud Suite to enhance speech content and presentation.

• Strong ability to convey complex information in a clear and simple manner to diverse audiences.

• Proven track record of mentoring and training others in effective speech writing and presentation techniques.

• Familiarity with MS Office Suite, collaboration tools such as MS Teams and SharePoint, as well as other necessary software for creating compelling speech content.

• Experience in providing communication support, including the development, preparation, production, coordination, and editing of various materials, with a strong emphasis on speech writing.

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.