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Scientific Research Corporation · 10 hours ago

Technical Writer

Falls Church, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company providing innovative products and services to government and private industry. They are seeking a Technical Writer and Communication Specialist to support Department of Defense communications and ensure the delivery of high-quality communication deliverables.

Biotechnology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Heather Kelleher

Responsibilities

Authoring memorandums, whitepapers, and briefings communicating the organization's positions, activities, and analysis to senior leaders, subordinate organizations, industry, and other stakeholders

Assisting in the management and implementation of communication strategies and projects

Working with engineers and other subject matter experts to ensure the delivery of timely, executive-quality communications deliverables

Tracking progress to plan and ensure compliance with all applicable policies

Coordinating with external stakeholders as well as DoD Public Affairs and Strategic Communications

Qualification

Communications strategiesTechnical writingMicrosoft OfficeProject managementCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Active Top Secret SCI Clearance

Bachelor's degree in a field related to Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English, Public Administration, Legislative Affairs, or a related field

5 years of relevant professional experience in communications

Demonstrated proficiency in developing and advising on communications strategies, to include focused messaging to specific audiences

Experience in the development, drafting, editing, publishing, distribution, coordination of various communication deliverables, to include information papers, guidance memorandums, policies, technical reports, congressional reports, annual reports, and responses to media inquiries, briefing cards, and presentations

Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with and elicit information from engineers and other technical subject matter experts, locate primary sources, synthesize disparate data points into a focused message, and communicate technical topics to non-technical audiences

Experience tracking project progress to plan

Ability to work effectively both individually and as a member of a team

Flexibility and willingness to work on all aspects of team priorities

Ability to work with a wide range of contributors, to include engineers, subject matter experts, functional teams, senior leadership, and external stakeholders

Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills

Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work within tight deadlines

Excellent written and oral communication skills, including copy editing experience

Ability to design and produce high-quality products and documents

Familiarity with Office of the Secretary of Defense and Department of Defense writing styles as contained in DoD Manual 5110.04-M, Volume 1, DoD Manual for Written Material: Correspondence Management and DoD 5110.04-M, Volume 2, DoD Manual for Written Material: Examples and Reference Material

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project

Proficiency creating charts, tables, and info-graphics