Technical Writer

SRC is seeking a Technical Writer and Communication Specialist to support our Department of Defense customer. The Communication Specialist will support formal and informal Department of Defense and external stakeholder communications.

• Authoring memorandums, whitepapers, and briefings communicating the organization-s positions, activities, and analysis to senior leaders, subordinate organizations, industry, and other stakeholders
• Assisting in the management and implementation of communication strategies and projects
• Working with engineers and other subject matter experts to ensure the delivery of timely, executive-quality communications deliverables
• Tracking progress to plan and ensure compliance with all applicable policies
• Coordinating with external stakeholders as well as DoD Public Affairs and Strategic Communications

FILLING THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING
Requirements

• Active Top Secret SCI Clearance
• Bachelor's degree in a field related to Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English, Public Administration, Legislative Affairs, or a related field
• 5 years of relevant professional experience in communications; Department of Defense experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency in developing and advising on communications strategies, to include focused messaging to specific audiences
• Experience in the development, drafting, editing, publishing, distribution, coordination of various communication deliverables, to include information papers, guidance memorandums, policies, technical reports, congressional reports, annual reports, and responses to media inquiries, briefing cards, and presentations
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with and elicit information from engineers and other technical subject matter experts, locate primary sources, synthesize disparate data points into a focused message, and communicate technical topics to non-technical audiences
• Experience tracking project progress to plan
• Ability to work effectively both individually and as a member of a team
• Flexibility and willingness to work on all aspects of team priorities
• Ability to work with a wide range of contributors, to include engineers, subject matter experts, functional teams, senior leadership, and external stakeholders
• Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work within tight deadlines
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including copy editing experience
• Ability to design and produce high-quality products and documents
• Familiarity with Office of the Secretary of Defense and Department of Defense writing styles as
• contained in DoD Manual M, Volume 1, DoD Manual for Written Material: Correspondence Management and DoD M, Volume 2, DoD Manual for Written Material: Examples and Reference Material
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
• Proficiency creating charts, tables, and info-graphics

Desired Skills Clearance Information
SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TOP SECRET / SCI LEVEL
Travel Requirements

• n/a

About Us
Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EEO
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