Communication Specialist / Speechwriter

The Narsil Program, a 7-year contract with FEDSIM providing enterprise level services to a government entity within the IC is looking for a driven Communications Specialist in Bethesda, MD who will take on the creation and coordination of communication materials. With a primary focus on crafting speeches for diverse audiences and occasions, responsibilities include drafting and editing speeches for senior executives, and coaching leadership on effective presentation. The role involves maintaining consistency with organizational standards and tailoring materials to specific audiences, as well as providing mentorship and training to junior staff. Additionally, tasks encompass research for accuracy, proofreading, and editing content for clarity, readability, and accessibility across various mediums.

• 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.

• Requires a Bachelor's degree and 18+ years of experience, a Masters and 10+ years of experience, or no degree and 24 years of experience in Communication, Journalism, or a related field.
• Requires a TS-SCI w/Poly level clearance
• Requires demonstrated experience in drafting, editing, and delivering speeches or scripts for various audiences and occasions.
• Requires proficiency in utilizing tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud Suite to enhance speech content and presentation.
• Requires a strong ability to convey complex information in a clear and simple manner to diverse audiences. 
• Requires a proven track record of mentoring and training others in effective speech writing and presentation techniques.
• Requires familiarity with MS Office Suite, collaboration tools such as MS Teams and SharePoint, as well as other necessary software for creating compelling speech content
• Requires experience in providing communication support, including the development, preparation, production, coordination, and editing of various materials, with a strong emphasis on speech writing.

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

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