Senior Speech Writer
About The Position
Pantheon Data (a Kenific Holding company) is a private, small business based in the Washington, DC, area. Pantheon Data was founded in 2011, initially providing acquisition and supply chain management services to the US Coast Guard. Our service offerings have grown in the past ten years, including infrastructure resiliency, contact center operations, information technology, software engineering, program management, strategic communications, engineering, and cybersecurity. We have also grown our customer base to include commercial clients. The company has used this experience to expand our service offerings to other agencies within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Defense (DoD), and other Federal Civilian Agencies. Pantheon Data is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Speech Writer to join our dynamic communications team. The ideal candidate will have advanced experience in writing and editing diverse communication materials, conducting interviews, and supporting various media and public relations efforts. The Senior Speech Writer supports the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Office of Corporate Communication (SEA 00D) b y developing compelling speeches for senior leadership. NAVSEA SEA 00D supports the Command mission of designing, building, delivering and sustaining the U.S. Navy's ships, submarines and systems through its strategic communications efforts . Representing more than 86,000 employees geographically dispersed across more than 40 locations worldwide, SEA 00D is responsible for providing the strategic guidance, planning and execution support for all enterprise-wide internal and external communication, including marketing requirements and legislative engagement . In this capacity , the office provides direct support and strategic advisement to the Commander on all communication matters.
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years of experience as a speechwriter.
- Experience with NAVSEA, Congress, the Navy and Department of Defense , as well as naval history, heritage and traditions to include issues in the news and current events.
- Demonstrated experience writing speeches for senior defense and/or military industry leaders (Echelon I or II preferred).
- Experience using Navy and Associate Press Style guidance.
- Ability to work effectively remotely in cross-functional teams.
- Ability to meet deadlines and produce quality work.
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite software including Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.
- U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
Responsibilities
- Provide speechwriting support for NAVSEA Commander and Executive Director to include development of message to align NAVSEA initiatives with those of the Secretary of the Navy, Chief of Naval Operations and the Office of Legislative Affairs, and to provide support for the development of strategic communications documents.
- P roduce concise and properly edited products that clearly and logically convey complex information and ideas for conferences, symposiums, testimony, ceremonies and other events.
- W ork directly with senior leaders to develop themes and messaging that align to and complement their speaking style.
- Collaborate with scheduling and administrative teams to understand logistics of speaking engagements.
- Communicate with organization leaders on objectives and goals of communication deliverables.
- Adapt written communication style to the personal style of the speaker.
Benefits
- We are always looking for good people!
- Pantheon Data is committed to providing its employees with competitive salaries and benefits in order to increase employee satisfaction and productivity.
- In addition to our benefits, we also offer SmartBenefits through the Washington Metro Area Transportation Authority, where you specify an amount of your pre-tax wages be paid directly to your SmarTrip account.
- In some cases, tuition assistance may be available for continuing education expenses and certifications related to their position.
- Additional details may be found at https://pantheon-data.com/careers/
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
