Executive Speechwriter Senior

We have an exciting opportunity to join us in supporting one of our valued customers as an Executive Speechwriter Senior to work out of Offutt AFB, NE.

Pay: $128,000 - $135,000

Essential Duties:

• Prepare speeches for USSTRATCOM Senior Leadership. Requirements for speeches are generally identified 2-3 months in advance of keynote speaking engagements, change of command ceremonies, and retirement ceremonies. Mission requirements may dictate shorter lead times.
• The contractor shall conduct research of the event and determine background information on location, attendees, and focus of event. Research shall include Internet search, personal and telephone interviews, reference books, and subject matter expert meetings.
• Provide an abstract, an outline, and background information for senior leader review and comment upon notification from the Government.
• Describe the context for the speech and why the leader's words are important.
• Interview senior leader for direction of speech prior to event, unless otherwise requested by the CAG Director or a designated representative.
• Prepare draft speech, up to 60 minutes in length, based upon senior leader-approved outline.
• Provide well-integrated, appropriate quotes, and coordinate with the USSTRATCOM staffs.
• Speeches, articles, remarks, talking points, and toasts must meet Commander or other senior leader intent and must be integrated to ensure consistency of Command messaging.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years of demonstrated experience in speechwriting expertise at a senior level (elected officials, corporate leaders, General / Flag officers, appointed national leaders).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with international relations and an understanding of the sentiments across the National Capital Region, the Components and Services, Congress, media, think tanks, and industry.

Education/ Certification:

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following degree fields: English, journalism, communications, history, or political science.

Required Clearance:

• Top Secret/ SCI

Travel: TBD

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