Writer/speechwriter Support

Writer/Speechwriter

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a talented Writer/Speechwriter. Support Location: Fort Detrick, Frederick, MD. Department: Defense Health Agency (DHA). Type: Full Time. Min. Experience: Experienced. Security Clearance Level: Secret. Military veterans are highly encouraged to apply!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with the writer/editor/engagements personnel to develop story ideas and approaches.
• Interview subject matter experts (SMEs) on complex issues and write plain-language newsletter articles that are ready for publishing.
• Write and edit in Associated Press (AP) style.
• Write and edit for web style with an understanding of operational security requirements.
• Rapidly research topics and write talking points or speeches for executive leadership to include but not limited to:
• Industry and academic events (City of Frederick events, Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS) program graduations, Strengthening the Mid-Atlantic Region for Tomorrow Procurement (SMART PROC) conference).
• Military events (Association of the United States Army (AUSA), Military Health System Research Symposium (MHSRS), Military Medicine Partnership Days (MMPD).
• Create slide-sets in PowerPoint.
• Attend speaking engagements to hear presentation styles.
• Attend calendar scrubs and syncs to ensure coverage and awareness of command events.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Familiarity with the science and/or medical industry as well as the Department of Defense (DoD).
• 4+ years' experience working with military leaders and using military vernacular.
• 4+ years' experience writing plain-language newsletter articles.
• 4+ years' experience writing and editing in AP style.
• 4+ years' experience with writing talking points or speeches for executive leadership.
• 4+ years' editing experience.
• 4+ years' experience with operational security requirements.

Professional Certifications:

n/a

Years of Professional Experience:

4+ years

Desired experience:

n/a

Formal Education:

Bachelor's degree or higher

Citizenship Requirement:

U.S. Citizenship required for this specific opportunity.

Security Clearance Requirements:

Must be eligible or possess a Secret clearance.

CRITICAL NOTES:

SSG will not make assumptions regarding your qualifications. Your answers to the mandatory screening questions must be supported by the information on your resume. Applications with inconsistencies will not be considered.

Recruiters or Third parties will not be considered.

This is a 100% on-site position located at Fort Detrick, Frederick, MD.

This is a W-2 position.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

U.S Citizenship is required for this specific opportunity. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and be able to obtain a government-granted security clearance. Individuals may also be subject to a background investigation including, but not limited to criminal history, employment and education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness.

Syms Strategic Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or genetic information.