Technical Writer

$39,900 - $66,450/Yr

Scientific Research Corporation - Arlington, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Arlington, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Technical Writer and Communication Specialist at Scientific Research Corporation will support the Department of Defense by creating and managing communication strategies and deliverables. This role involves authoring various documents such as memorandums, whitepapers, and briefings, ensuring effective communication of the organization's positions and activities to senior leaders and stakeholders. The position requires collaboration with engineers and subject matter experts to produce high-quality communications that comply with applicable policies.

Responsibilities

• Support formal and informal Department of Defense and external stakeholder communications.
• Author memorandums, whitepapers, and briefings communicating the organization's positions, activities, and analysis to senior leaders, subordinate organizations, industry, and other stakeholders.
• Assist in the management and implementation of communication strategies and projects.
• Work with engineers and other subject matter experts to ensure the delivery of timely, executive-quality communications deliverables.
• Track progress to plan and ensure compliance with all applicable policies.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders as well as DoD Public Affairs and Strategic Communications.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret SCI Clearance
• Bachelor's degree in a field related to Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English, Public Administration, Legislative Affairs, or a related field
• 5 years of relevant professional experience in communications; Department of Defense experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency in developing and advising on communications strategies, including focused messaging to specific audiences
• Experience in the development, drafting, editing, publishing, distribution, coordination of various communication deliverables, including information papers, guidance memorandums, policies, technical reports, congressional reports, annual reports, and responses to media inquiries, briefing cards, and presentations
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with and elicit information from engineers and other technical subject matter experts
• Ability to work effectively both individually and as a member of a team
• Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including copy editing experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with Office of the Secretary of Defense and Department of Defense writing styles as contained in DoD Manual 5110.04-M, Volume 1, DoD Manual for Written Material: Correspondence Management and DoD 5110.04-M, Volume 2, DoD Manual for Written Material: Examples and Reference Material
• Proficiency creating charts, tables, and info-graphics

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Extensive benefits package
• Work environment that encourages excellence