Senior Technical Writer & Editor - DoD Communications

MDW Associates; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MDW Associates is seeking a Sr. Technical Writer/Editor in Alexandria, VA to support OUSW(RE) in a fast-paced, on-site role. You will craft speeches, briefings, and multimedia content for senior leaders, applying expert MS Office skills and DoD standards.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in government communications, strong writing for executive audiences, and experience across multi-format content. A TS clearance with SCI eligibility is required for this position.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in communications, public affairs, or journalism in high-tempo DoD or Service Headquarters environments.
• Expert PowerPoint presentation design, document formatting, and multimedia integration.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely for senior leaders; manage multiple projects independently.
• Experience developing and executing social media strategies.
• Ability to communicate complex technical topics in plain English for diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational skills, critical thinking, and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert research, writing, editing, and multimedia communication support for senior-level audiences.
• Produce speeches, presentations, reports, and multimedia content across formats and platforms.
• Apply mastery-level skills in MS Office to design and deliver senior-level briefings and data-driven presentations.
• Distill complex technical issues into clear narratives for senior leaders and public audiences.
• Develop communications tailored to diverse audiences and align messaging to strategic plans.
• Collaborate with clients and senior officials to refine messaging and plan communication strategies.
• Lead creation of dynamic multimedia products with graphics, video, and templates.
• Manage content development from research to final production; track issues and logistics.
• Produce social media content and manage communications strategies per DoD guidelines.
• Ensure all materials meet DoD standards and polished under tight deadlines.
• Coordinate with workflow managers and SMEs to align with enterprise priorities.

Skills

PowerPoint design

Senior-leader writing

Social media strategy

Multitasking/project management

Plain-English technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or related field

Tools

MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

Job description

MDW Associates is seeking a Sr. Technical Writer/Editor in Alexandria, VA to support OUSW(RE) in a fast-paced, on-site role. You will craft speeches, briefings, and multimedia content for senior leaders, applying expert MS Office skills and DoD standards.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in government communications, strong writing for executive audiences, and experience across multi-format content. A TS clearance with SCI eligibility is required for this position.