Leidos - McLean, VA
posted 3 months ago
The Senior Communications Specialist - Tech Writer at Leidos plays a pivotal role in supporting the Intelligence Community (IC) program in Bethesda, MD. This position requires an active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance, which is mandatory for consideration. The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of communication support tasks, including technical editing, development, preparation, production, coordination, and editing of a wide range of products. These products may include finished intelligence documents, strategy and planning papers, talking points, and speeches. The role demands a high level of collaboration with government staff and subject matter experts to ensure that all communication materials are accurate, consistent, and meet the required standards of style and readability. In this position, the Senior Communications Specialist will mentor and train junior staff, utilizing tools such as the Adobe Creative Cloud suite to create compelling content. The candidate will also be responsible for managing communication requests through tools like NarQuest, ensuring swift and high-quality customer support. The role involves extensive research, proofreading, editing, and formatting of products for both hardcopy and electronic publication, ensuring that all materials are disseminated across multiple platforms effectively. The candidate will draft and edit various communication materials, including talking points, speeches, leadership communications, and marketing copy. They will serve as the primary author for fact sheets, pamphlets, and website content, and will be expected to initiate, plan, execute, and report on tasks independently. Additionally, the Senior Communications Specialist will prepare and edit speeches or scripts for senior executives, ensuring that complex information is conveyed clearly and simply. The position requires a strong understanding of tradecraft and publication standards, as well as the ability to advise and coach leadership on effective presentation and delivery of speeches.