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We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.\nPosition Overview\nANSER 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. In this role, you will support the Strategic Communication Cell by developing high-quality executive communications, leadership briefings, talking points, reports, and organizational messaging that support mission objectives and senior leadership priorities. You will translate complex acquisition, technical, and programmatic information into clear, concise, and compelling communications tailored to diverse audiences. The ideal candidate brings extensive professional writing and editing experience, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with senior Government leaders, subject matter experts, and public affairs organizations in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.\nDay-to-Day Responsibilities\nDevelop, write, edit, and coordinate executive-level correspondence, leadership messages, briefings, talking points, reports, presentations, memoranda, and other strategic communications products.\nTranslate complex acquisition, technical, operational, and programmatic information into clear, accurate, and audience-appropriate communications.\nSupport the Strategic Communication Cell in developing messaging aligned with organizational priorities, mission objectives, and senior leadership guidance.\nResearch, gather, analyze, and synthesize information from multiple sources to develop accurate, compelling, and well-supported written products.\nDraft and refine executive communications, responses to leadership taskings, background papers, fact sheets, and other materials supporting Government decision-making and stakeholder engagement.\nReview and edit communications products for accuracy, clarity, organization, grammar, tone, consistency, and compliance with applicable style and formatting standards.\nCollaborate with Government leadership, subject matter experts, program offices, public affairs personnel, and mission partners to obtain information, validate content, and coordinate communications.\nDevelop narrative content, key messages, speaker notes, and supporting materials for senior leadership presentations, meetings, briefings, and high-visibility engagements.\nSupport the development and maintenance of organizational messaging, Communications Messaging Guidance (CMG) documents, communications templates, and standardized products.\nCoordinate communications products through applicable security, policy, and public affairs review processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and appropriate release.\nIdentify technical or complex information requiring clarification and work with subject matter experts to ensure content is accurate and accessible to intended audiences.\nManage multiple concurrent writing and editing assignments, prioritize competing requirements, and meet established deadlines and leadership suspense requirements.\nMaintain communications reference materials and recurring products to support leadership engagements and organizational communication needs.\nDevelop professional-quality written and presentation materials using Microsoft Office Suite and other Government-approved tools while safeguarding sensitive and classified information.\nRequired Qualifications\n Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility (TS/SCI).\nBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; a degree in English, journalism, communications, or a related field is preferred.\nMinimum of 12 years of professional experience in technical writing, professional writing, editing, journalism, strategic communications, or a related discipline.\nDemonstrated experience translating complex technical, acquisition, programmatic, or specialized information into clear, concise, and compelling content for nontechnical and executive audiences.\nExtensive experience developing and editing executive-level correspondence, leadership briefings, presentations, reports, talking points, and other professional communications products.\nExperience supporting security and policy reviews of communications products and materials.\nExperience developing Communications Messaging Guidance (CMG) documents and related strategic communications materials.\nExperience serving as a primary interface with senior Government communications and public affairs organizations, preferably Space Systems Command Public Affairs (SSC/PA).\nDemonstrated ability to research, synthesize, and validate complex information from multiple sources to produce accurate, audience-appropriate communications.\nExceptional command of grammar, syntax, punctuation, spelling, style, and professional writing standards, with strong editing and proofreading skills.\nExperience collaborating with senior Government leaders, subject matter experts, program offices, and public affairs personnel to develop and refine strategic communications products.\nAbility to tailor messaging and communications for executive, technical, operational, and public affairs audiences.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and PowerPoint, to develop polished written materials and executive presentations.\nStrong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize competing requirements, and consistently meet deadlines.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment, and exceptional attention to detail.\nAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment supporting classified space programs.\nIndividual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to: business considerations, local market, internal equity, candidate qualifications such as skills, education and experience. 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