Expert Speechwriter for National Security Initiatives

1 week ago


Bethesda, Maryland, United States Peraton Full time

Peraton is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Communication Specialist to join our team supporting the Narsil Program, a critical national security initiative.

As a key member of our communications team, you will play a vital role in crafting compelling and impactful speeches for senior executives across diverse audiences and occasions. Your expertise in speechwriting, editing, and presentation coaching will be instrumental in ensuring clear, concise, and persuasive communication that effectively conveys complex information.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development, preparation, coordination, and editing of a wide range of communication materials, with a primary focus on speeches for various audiences and purposes.
  • Draft and edit speeches or scripts for senior executives, tailored for live delivery, recordings, Congressional testimony, and official statements.
  • Provide expert guidance and coaching to leadership on effective presentation techniques, ensuring impactful and engaging delivery of speeches.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure the accuracy and relevance of speech content, conducting thorough research as needed.
  • Maintain consistency with organizational standards and tailor materials to specific audiences, considering their unique needs and perspectives.
  • Mentor and train junior staff members on effective speechwriting and editing techniques, fostering a culture of excellence within the team.
  • Utilize Adobe Creative Cloud Suite and other relevant tools to enhance the presentation and delivery of speeches, creating visually compelling and impactful content.
  • Conduct meticulous research to ensure accuracy, and meticulously proofread and edit all materials for clarity, readability, and accessibility across various mediums.

Qualifications:

  • Possess a Bachelor's degree with 18+ years of experience, a Master's degree with 10+ years of experience, or no degree with 24 years of experience in Communication, Journalism, or a related field.
  • Hold an active TS-SCI w/Poly level clearance.
  • Demonstrate extensive experience in drafting, editing, and delivering speeches or scripts for diverse audiences and occasions.
  • Exhibit proficiency in utilizing tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud Suite to enhance speech content and presentation.
  • Possess a strong ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely to a wide range of audiences.
  • Have a proven track record of mentoring and training others in effective speechwriting and presentation techniques.
  • Be familiar with MS Office Suite, collaboration tools such as MS Teams and SharePoint, and other necessary software for creating compelling speech content.
  • Have experience providing communication support, including the development, preparation, production, coordination, and editing of various materials, with a strong emphasis on speechwriting.


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