Staff Writer

Koniag Services, Inc.; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Koniag Data Solutions, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Staff Writer with a Secret security clearance to support government customers.

The role is hybrid with three days onsite in the Washington, DC area and involves crafting executive communications, media responses, and congressional materials for Department of War priorities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Political Science, or related field and at least four years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree and six years of experience.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex topics into clear messaging.
• Ability to work effectively with senior military leaders and executives on internal and external communications.

Responsibilities

• Draft professional articles for publication to support organizational communication objectives.
• Prepare responses to media inquiries with accuracy and clarity.
• Draft congressional testimony, correspondence, and related materials for senior leadership.
• Develop speeches, talking points, and briefing materials for senior leaders, including PowerPoint presentations.
• Coordinate with subject-matter experts across offices to obtain background information and imagery.
• Conduct research from authoritative sources to support accurate, timely communications.
• Revise materials to incorporate leadership feedback promptly and accurately.
• Prepare communication products for public release and clearance per policy.

Skills

Writing skills

Editing

Verbal communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Defense comms

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Communications

Bachelor’s degree + 6+ years

Job description

Koniag Data Solutions, LLC a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Staff Writer with a Secret security clearance to support KDS and our government customer in Washington, DC. The position is hybrid, requires 3 days onsite.

We are seeking a highly skilled communications professional to support senior leadership (Presidential Appointee and Senior Executive Service-level) through the development of clear, compelling, and strategically aligned written products. This position is responsible for drafting and refining a wide range of executive communications, media responses, congressional materials, and public-facing content in support of Department of War priorities.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.

Essential functions, responsibilities, and duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Draft professional articles for publication in support of organizational communication objectives.


• Prepare responses to media inquiries with accuracy, clarity, and appropriate coordination.


• Draft congressional testimony, correspondence, and related materials for senior leadership.


• Develop speeches, talking points, and associated briefing materials, including PowerPoint presentations for senior leaders.


• Coordinate with subject-matter experts across the Office of the Secretary of War, military commands, and other stakeholders to obtain background information, supporting details, and imagery.


• Conduct research and gather background information from authoritative sources to support the development of accurate, timely, and well-informed communication products.


• Revise draft materials to incorporate leadership and stakeholder feedback in a timely and accurate manner.


• Prepare communication products for public release and clearance review in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Political Science, or a related field and at least four years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree and six years of experience.

Skills and Experience:

• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex topics into clear, persuasive, and audience-appropriate messaging.


• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.


• High attention to detail and the ability to adapt quickly to evolving requirements and feedback.


• Knowledge of defense operational test and evaluation strategic communication objectives.


• Ability to work effectively with senior military leaders and executives in preparing internal and external communications products.

Clearance Requirement:

• Active Secret security clearance required, with the ability to obtain a Top-Secret Department of War security clearance.

Preferred Experience:

• Professionally published articles relevant to Department of War missions or priorities.


• Experience preparing executive-level written and verbal communications for senior military leadership and other high-level officials.


• Experience supporting Department of War test and evaluation, research and engineering, and/or defense acquisition efforts.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

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Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.

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