Sr. Communications Specialist - Tech Writer (Bethesda or McLean) w an active TS/SCI Poly

Leidos Inc
Mc Lean, Virginia, US
Full-time

Description

Looking for a rewarding career challenge in either Bethesda, MD or McLean, VA? Note : you must have an active / current TS / SCI Polygraph up front.

Unleash your potential at Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer's success.

We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. With Leidos, you will enjoy competitive benefits such as Paid Time Off, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and more!

If this sounds like an environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Are you ready to join an incredible team? This contract is critical to the government and allows team members to work independently and in a team environment to achieve success.

If you are passionate, motivated, and want to be part of an organization that values your contributions, we want to hear from you. Apply today!

Your greatest work is ahead!

The Mission

Candidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully Please make your application promptly.

The Leidos National Security Sector uses a wide range of capabilities to support our customers' mission to defend against evolving threats around the world.

Our team's focus is ensuring our intelligence customers have the right tools, technologies, and tactics to keep pace with an ever-evolving security landscape and succeed in their pursuit to protect people and critical assets.

The Leidos National Security Sector is seeking a Senior Communications Specialist - Tech Writer to support an Intelligence Community (IC) program.

An Active TS / SCI with polygraph security clearance is required up front to be considered for this position.*

The candidate will support Government staff in the following :

Technical Editing - Supports by leading communication support such as : the development, preparation, production, coordination, and editing of a range of products that may include finished intelligence products, strategy and planning documents, talking points, and speeches

Prepares assignments based on input from subject matter experts

Mentors and trains junior staff

Utilizes tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud suite to create compelling content

Utilizes request management tools such as NarQuest to provide swift, high quality customer support for communications requests

Provides support by researching, proofreading, editing, creating, writing, processing, revising, formatting, providing quality checks, and coordinating the composition of products for hardcopy and electronic publication, as well as dissemination on multiple platforms.

Products will be in a variety of formats, styles, and configurations, including written and web-based products

Ensures documentation and editing support includes checks for accuracy and consistency in organization, style, readability, and accessibility based on the medium

Drafts and edits a variety of communication materials and products, including but not limited to talking points, speeches, quotes, remarks, leadership communications, marketing copy, newsletter content, website content, and other communications products

Serves as the primary author on fact sheets, pamphlets, website content, articles, email messaging, and other communications products, as needed

Initiates, plans, executes, and reports on tasks independently, as identified

Prepares and edits speeches or scripts for senior executives for live or recorded delivery, testimony, and statements for Congressional Record

Rewrites submissions as necessary to organize, balance, and apply a consistent sense of style, grammar, and flow to these written materials

Conveys complex information in a clear and simple manner

Ensures all products are consistent with tradecraft and publication standards

Advises and coaches leadership on the presentation and delivery of speeches

Tools include the MS Office suite, collaboration tools such as MS Teams and Sharepoint, as well as Adobe Creative Suite.

Basic Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree and 18+ years of experience, a Master's degree and 10+ years of experience, or no degree with 24+ years of experience

TS / SCI with Polygraph level clearance is required up front

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