Speechwriter

ROLE

We need a Senior-Level Speechwriter for the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Office of Corporate Communication (SEA 00D). 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. 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. Your role as a Speechwriter for the SEA 00D will be to provide speechwriting support for NAVSEA Command Leadership (e.g. conferences, symposiums, testimony, ceremonies, etc.). This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.

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Required Skills/Experience

• Demonstrated experience writing speeches for senior defense and/or industry leaders
• Ability to work with senior leaders to develop themes align to and complements their speaking style
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to produce concise and properly edited products that clearly convey complex information and ideas
• Strong knowledge of Navy and Defense issues and current events
• Working knowledge of naval history, heritage and traditions
• Ten or more years’ experience as a speechwriter.
• Preferred military speechwriter (Echelon I or II level preferred) as demonstrated in applicant’s portfolio
  
  

Required Education / Certifications

• Bachelor of Arts / Science degree in Communications
  
  

LOCATION

• Washington Navy Yard, DC 20376
  
  

CLEARANCE

• Background Investigation as this position supports the Federal Government
  
  

CLIENT

• Department of the Navy (DoN), the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Office of Corporate Communication (SEA 00D). NAVSEA SEA 00D
  
  

TRAVEL

• Travel may be required
  
  

WORK HOURS

• 40 hours a week, 8 hours a day
  
  

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION

• Employment Classification Eligibility — W2
  
  

RELOCATION

• Not eligible for relocation benefits
  
  

West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.

Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.

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