EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

$105,383 - $137,000/Yr

Department of the Air Force - Barksdale Air Force Base, LA

Full-time - Mid Level

Barksdale Air Force Base, LA

National Security and International Affairs

About the position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Commander's Speechwriter for a Major Command (MAJCOM) headquarters. Authors a wide variety of communications in support of comprehensive speaking engagements on behalf of the organization's senior executive (4-star General) and other executive leaders on the headquarters staff as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Develops and writes speeches, briefings, presentations, scripts, and other communications for the Commander and, as assigned, for other senior leaders and executives.
• Technical writing and editing.
• Writing and Editing Support.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service.
• Employee must obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance as a condition of employment.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or other holidays.
• This position is designated by the Air Force as a Test Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program.

Nice-to-haves

• In-depth knowledge of advanced oral, written and visual communication concepts, principles, policies, practices, methods, applications, techniques, standards, and trends.
• Knowledge of missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, relationships, and operational planning objectives of Air Force and DoD organizations.
• Skill in gathering, evaluating, and interpreting conflicting data.
• Skill in planning and independently managing short- and long-term projects.
• Ability to evaluate and assess program effectiveness and prepare reports on accomplishment of objectives.

Benefits

• Relocation expenses reimbursed
• Telework eligible
• Full-time work schedule
• Competitive service