Executive Communications Writer – Federal Affairs (Hybrid)

Censeo Consulting Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Censeo Consulting Group seeks a driven Correspondence Writer to support communications and executive correspondence for DHS. You will draft letters, memoranda, emails, and briefing materials, coordinating with subject matter experts to ensure accurate, timely responses.

The role emphasizes high-visibility communications for federal clients and strong client relationship management. Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in strategic communications, excellent writing/editing/proofreading, and the

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Editing

Proofreading

Policy communications

Stakeholder outreach

Education

BA/BS in Communications

English

Political Science

Economics

Public Policy

Job description

Censeo Consulting Group seeks a driven Correspondence Writer to support communications and executive correspondence for DHS. You will draft letters, memoranda, emails, and briefing materials, coordinating with subject matter experts to ensure accurate, timely responses.

The role emphasizes high-visibility communications for federal clients and strong client relationship management. Ideal candidates bring 3+ years in strategic communications, excellent writing/editing/proofreading, and the