Correspondence Writer

Censeo Consulting

Washington (District of Columbia)

Hybrid

USD 60,000 - 120,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible and remote work opportunities

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Censeo Consulting Group in Washington, DC is seeking a Correspondence Writer to support DHS communications. You will draft, edit, and coordinate executive correspondence, letters, memos, and stakeholder communications for federal procurement programs.

The ideal candidate has a BA/BS in Communications or related field, 3+ years in strategic communications or federal program support, and exceptional writing and editing skills.

Qualifications

BA/BS in Communications, English, Political Science, Economics, Public Policy, or related field.
3+ years of experience in strategic communications, performance reporting, policy communications, or federal program support.
Experience preparing executive-level correspondence in a federal agency, congressional affairs, or executive support environment.
Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
Ability to synthesize complex information from multiple sources into concise communications.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple assignments under tight deadlines.
Demonstrated experience supporting Federal agencies.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Draft, edit, and coordinate executive correspondence including letters, memoranda, emails, congressional responses, briefing materials, and stakeholder communications.
Prepare sensitive and high-visibility correspondence for DHS senior leadership.
Review incoming requests, research background information, and develop accurate and timely responses.
Coordinate with subject matter experts and program stakeholders to gather information and ensure message consistency.
Track correspondence workflows and support quality control processes to ensure deadlines and response requirements are met.
Maintain correspondence templates, standard operating procedures, and document management practices.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop realistic, innovative solutions to complex challenges.
Build and maintain strong client relationships, proactively identifying and mitigating delivery risks.

Skills

Writing skills

Editing

Communication

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Stakeholder liaison

Education

BA/BS in Communications

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Google Docs

Job description

Correspondence Writer

The Position:

We are seeking driven, thoughtful candidates with experience in communications, policy, and publications to support impactful initiatives for our Federal clients at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

As a Communications Specialist with Censeo, you will support communications and correspondence writing and outreach for the DHS procurement office.

Key Responsibilities:

Draft, edit, and coordinate executive correspondence including letters, memoranda, emails, congressional responses, briefing materials, and stakeholder communications.
Prepare sensitive and high-visibility correspondence for DHS senior leadership.
Review incoming requests, research background information, and develop accurate and timely responses.
Coordinate with subject matter experts and program stakeholders to gather information and ensure message consistency.
Track correspondence workflows and support quality control processes to ensure deadlines and response requirements are met.
Maintain correspondence templates, standard operating procedures, and document management practices.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop realistic, innovative solutions to complex challenges
Build and maintain strong client relationships, proactively identifying and mitigating delivery risks

The Ideal Candidate:

At Censeo, we value unique perspectives and a passion for solving complex problems. Our team thrives on innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to public service. We’re looking for candidates who bring curiosity, initiative, and a desire to make a meaningful impact.

BA/BS required in Communications, English, Political Science, Economics, Public Policy, or a closely related field.
3+ years of experience with strategic communications, performance reporting, policy communications, or federal program support.
Experience preparing executive-level correspondence in a federal agency, congressional affairs, or executive support environment.
Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
Ability to synthesize complex information from multiple sources into concise and actionable communications.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple concurrent assignments under tight deadlines.
Demonstrated experience supporting or working with Federal agencies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to synthesize complex information.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

The Company:

Censeo Consulting Group is a Washington D.C. based management consulting firm dedicated to helping public sector and non-profit clients build operational excellence, deliver better outcomes, and lower cost. We take a personalized approach to strategic consulting to solve our clients’ most complex problems and build operational excellence that transforms their organizations, allowing them to better deliver on their public and social missions.

At Censeo, our award-winning culture means you’ll join a tight-knit community of 75 brilliant and passionate colleagues. We are advocates for a better functioning public sector, and we’re also good friends who know the names of each other’s dogs. Our philosophy is horizontal, not hierarchical, and our open-door policy encourages a culture of entrepreneurship at all levels. We share successes, make decisions together, and foster an environment for those with passion and initiative to lead. Our colleagues bring their own unique personalities to work every day and use them to help shape our growing firm in ways that reach far beyond client projects.

The Location:

Censeo Consulting Group is based in Washington D.C., a fantastic city for working professionals. We work in a hybrid setting with flexibility to work from home and work in our office conveniently located in the heart of downtown, just a few blocks away from the White House. And with many of our clients also based in D.C., we have the luxury of leaving for a meeting and being back in the office in time for post-work happy hours, team dinners, and game nights.

The Fine Print:

The salary range for this role is $60,000 - $120,000 depending on experience
Expected travel 0-10%; may increase based on business needs
This is an exempt, full-time position
This role is subject to a hybrid work schedule
Essential Physical Functions
- Sitting: Particularly for sustained periods of time
- Light Carrying: Physically transporting items weighing less than 15 pounds from one location to another

Censeo offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including paid vacation and sick leave, flexible and remote work opportunities, and tuition and training reimbursement. More information on our benefits and perks can be found at https://www.censeoconsulting.com/about/join-us/.

Censeo is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other class protected by applicable state or federal law.

Join Our Award-Winning Culture!