Senior Correspondence Analyst

FedWriters, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 101,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

FedWriters, Inc. seeks a Senior Correspondence Analyst to support DHS OPO, drafting and refining high-profile federal communications.

You will manage formal responses to congressional inquiries and prepare briefing materials for executive officials, while maintaining consistency with DHS guidelines and strict deadlines. The role emphasizes editing, proofreading, and fact-checking across letters, emails, and memoranda, with a focus on clear, strategic, on-time communications for federal oversight

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Four years of demonstrated experience drafting executive-level correspondence.
• US Citizenship required.
• Exceptional editing, proofreading, and fact-checking with an error-free portfolio.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe PDF.
• Ability to triage priorities and meet tight deadlines in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to obtain favorable DHS background suitability determination for a Public Trust position.

Responsibilities

• Draft and edit complex, sensitive, and routine letters, emails, and memoranda for OPO leadership.
• Prepare formal responses to inquiries from congressional committees, Members of Congress, GAO, and other oversight entities.
• Develop briefing materials for executive-level agency officials for information requests.
• Review and triage incoming correspondence so urgent matters reach OPO executives promptly.
• Help establish SOPs and tracking to keep responses on time.
• Keep communications consistent and accurate across channels per Departmental guidelines.
• Fact-check and proofread every deliverable to ensure zero errors.
• Draft and turnaround correspondence within 2 business days of a request.
• Update the Weekly Communication Log and Monthly Performance Report.
• Contribute to the Correspondence Template Library for recurring types.

Skills

Editing

Proofreading

Fact-checking

Written communication

Time management

Microsoft Word

Adobe PDF

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree in English/Communications

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe PDF

Job description

Overview

When Congress, the Government Accountability Office (GAO), or the press asks the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) a question, your words become the government's response--and part of the Federal record.

FWI is seeking a Senior Correspondence Analyst to support DHS's Office of Procurement Operations (OPO) on its Executive Correspondence Support Services task order. In this role, you will work within a team to draft, refine, and manage high-profile communications to federal oversight entities, including congressional committees, Members of Congress, and the Government Accountability Office, as well as other external federal stakeholders. The work is aimed at making every outgoing OPO communication clear, consistent, strategically aligned, and on time. This position reports to the Senior Communications & Outreach Specialist.

FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024, 2025 and 2026 Top Workplace, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Work Schedule and Location:

Remote: This full-time remote position will work Monday through Friday, 8:30AM ET to 5:00PM ET.

Pay: $100,928.78 and $110,897.60 depending on experience, education, and clearance level.

Responsibilities

• Draft and edit complex, sensitive, and routine letters, emails, and memoranda on behalf of OPO executive leadership.
• Prepare formal responses to inquiries from congressional committees, Members of Congress, GAO, and other oversight entities.
• Develop briefing materials that prepare executive-level agency officials for information requests from media, press organizations, and internal or external stakeholders.
• Review and triage incoming correspondence so urgent matters reach OPO executives for immediate attention.
• Help the Senior Communications & Outreach Specialist establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) and tracking mechanisms that keep responses on time.

• Keep communications consistent and accurate across all channels, in line with Departmental guidelines.
• Fact-check and proofread every deliverable to ensure there are zero grammatical errors and absolute accuracy.

• Draft and turn around correspondence, memoranda, and briefing materials as needed, typically within 2 business days of a request.
• Update the Weekly Communication Log and the Monthly Performance Report.
• Contribute to the Correspondence Template Library for recurring correspondence types.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree
• Four (4) years of demonstrated experience drafting executive-level correspondence
• US Citizenship
• Exceptional editing, proofreading, and fact-checking skills, with a portfolio of error-free work
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe PDF
• Ability to triage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines in a high-volume environment
• Ability to obtain a favorable DHS background suitability determination for a Public Trust position

Desired:

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, or similar
• Experience communicating with or acting as consultant to executive-level members of the federal government, congressional bodies, or the GAO
• Previously held Public Trust position
• Working knowledge of Section 508 accessibility standards for electronic documents

FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

Why Join Our Team

At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off

Pay Range

$100,928.78 and $110,897.60 depending on experience, education, and clearance level.