Strategic Communications Writer

ANSER; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

ANSER is seeking an experienced Strategic Communications Writer to provide professional writing, editing, and strategic communications support to U.S. Space Force organizations in El Segundo, California.

You will translate complex information into clear, concise communications for diverse audiences and support leadership priorities with executive-level materials, briefings, and presentations. Collaboration with senior government leaders and subject matter experts is essential.

Qualifications

• Translate complex technical, acquisition, programmatic information into clear, concise content for nontechnical and executive audiences.
• Develop and edit executive-level correspondence, leadership briefings, presentations, reports, and talking points.
• Support security and policy reviews of communications products and materials.
• Collaborate with senior Government leaders, subject matter experts, program offices, and public affairs personnel.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, edit, and coordinate executive-level correspondence, briefings, talking points, and reports.
• Translate complex information into clear, audience-appropriate communications.
• Support messaging aligned with priorities and senior leadership guidance.
• Research, synthesize information from multiple sources to produce accurate written products.
• Draft and refine executive communications and background papers for decision-making.

Skills

Technical writing

Executive communications

Editing

Strategic communications

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Journalism/Communications

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Company Overview

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

Company Overview

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

Position Overview

ANSER is seeking an experienced Strategic Communications Writer to provide professional writing, editing, and strategic communications support to U.S. Space Force organizations in El Segundo, California. In this role, you will support the Strategic Communication Cell by developing high-quality executive communications, leadership briefings, talking points, reports, and organizational messaging that support mission objectives and senior leadership priorities. You will translate complex acquisition, technical, and programmatic information into clear, concise, and compelling communications tailored to diverse audiences. The ideal candidate brings extensive professional writing and editing experience, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with senior Government leaders, subject matter experts, and public affairs organizations in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Develop, write, edit, and coordinate executive-level correspondence, leadership messages, briefings, talking points, reports, presentations, memoranda, and other strategic communications products.
• Translate complex acquisition, technical, operational, and programmatic information into clear, accurate, and audience-appropriate communications.
• Support the Strategic Communication Cell in developing messaging aligned with organizational priorities, mission objectives, and senior leadership guidance.
• Research, gather, analyze, and synthesize information from multiple sources to develop accurate, compelling, and well-supported written products.
• Draft and refine executive communications, responses to leadership taskings, background papers, fact sheets, and other materials supporting Government decision-making and stakeholder engagement.
• Review and edit communications products for accuracy, clarity, organization, grammar, tone, consistency, and compliance with applicable style and formatting standards.
• Collaborate with Government leadership, subject matter experts, program offices, public affairs personnel, and mission partners to obtain information, validate content, and coordinate communications.
• Develop narrative content, key messages, speaker notes, and supporting materials for senior leadership presentations, meetings, briefings, and high-visibility engagements.
• Support the development and maintenance of organizational messaging, Communications Messaging Guidance (CMG) documents, communications templates, and standardized products.
• Coordinate communications products through applicable security, policy, and public affairs review processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and appropriate release.
• Identify technical or complex information requiring clarification and work with subject matter experts to ensure content is accurate and accessible to intended audiences.
• Manage multiple concurrent writing and editing assignments, prioritize competing requirements, and meet established deadlines and leadership suspense requirements.
• Maintain communications reference materials and recurring products to support leadership engagements and organizational communication needs.
• Develop professional-quality written and presentation materials using Microsoft Office Suite and other Government-approved tools while safeguarding sensitive and classified information.

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI).
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; a degree in English, journalism, communications, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 12 years of professional experience in technical writing, professional writing, editing, journalism, strategic communications, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience translating complex technical, acquisition, programmatic, or specialized information into clear, concise, and compelling content for nontechnical and executive audiences.
• Extensive experience developing and editing executive-level correspondence, leadership briefings, presentations, reports, talking points, and other professional communications products.
• Experience supporting security and policy reviews of communications products and materials.
• Experience developing Communications Messaging Guidance (CMG) documents and related strategic communications materials.
• Experience serving as a primary interface with senior Government communications and public affairs organizations, preferably Space Systems Command Public Affairs (SSC/PA).
• Demonstrated ability to research, synthesize, and validate complex information from multiple sources to produce accurate, audience-appropriate communications.
• Exceptional command of grammar, syntax, punctuation, spelling, style, and professional writing standards, with strong editing and proofreading skills.
• Experience collaborating with senior Government leaders, subject matter experts, program offices, and public affairs personnel to develop and refine strategic communications products.
• Ability to tailor messaging and communications for executive, technical, operational, and public affairs audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and PowerPoint, to develop polished written materials and executive presentations.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize competing requirements, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment, and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment supporting classified space programs.

Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to: business considerations, local market, internal equity, candidate qualifications such as skills, education and experience. ANSER provides employees benefits to support all aspects of their life including health, financial and well-being. For more information, please visit: http://www.anser.org

Full-Time Salary Range For This Position

$99,000—$144,000 USD

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail [e-mail]

ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.