Strategic Communications Writer

Analytic Services Inc•El Segundo, CA

3d•$99,000 - $144,000

About The Position

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. The role supports the Strategic Communication Cell by developing executive communications, leadership briefings, talking points, reports, and organizational messaging aligned with mission objectives and senior leadership priorities. The writer translates complex acquisition, technical, operational, and programmatic information into clear, concise, accurate, and compelling communications tailored to diverse audiences. The position involves collaborating with senior Government leaders, subject matter experts, program offices, public affairs personnel, and mission partners in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment. It requires extensive professional writing and editing experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple assignments while safeguarding sensitive and classified information. ANSER is a public-service-focused organization that measures its success by the impact of its service.

Requirements

Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI).
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
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, 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; experience with Space Systems Command Public Affairs (SSC/PA) is preferred.
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, including 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.

Nice To Haves

A degree in English, journalism, communications, or a related field.
Experience serving as a primary interface with Space Systems Command Public Affairs (SSC/PA).

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, 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 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.