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Content and Technical Writer

University of Dayton Research Institute · Dayton, OH · 1 wk ago
MarketingFull-time

Position Summary

Help UDRI and the Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office translate complex sustainment work into clear, compelling content that communicates mission value and impact. This position works alongside the Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO) to translate complex technical work into clear, accurate, and compelling written content for internal Department of War (DoW)/Air Force leadership, partners, and external audiences, directly supporting the RSO Communications Plan objectives to increase awareness and promote understanding of the value and impact of RSO initiatives.

About the Role

This position works closely with the Impact Analyst, RSO program managers, subject matter experts, the strategic communications team, and the graphic designer. The Content and Technical Writer turns identified outcomes and value into audience-ready articles, briefings, one-pagers, reports, success stories, and leadership updates that reinforce RSO key messages—including the RSO mission, value proposition, and results in increased readiness, reduced costs, and improved sustainment capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Turn identified outcomes and value into audience-ready articles, briefings, one-pagers, reports, success stories, and leadership updates that reinforce RSO key messages.
  • Tailor messaging and tone for diverse audiences, ensuring all products align with the RSO Brand Guide and established key messages.
  • Coordinate external communications with Air Force Public Affairs (AFLCMC/PA).
  • Write across multiple formats (e.g., articles, briefings, one-pagers, reports, success stories, newsletters).
  • Interview subject matter experts and translate their input into finished content.
  • Ensure all products align with the RSO Brand Guide and established key messages.
  • Collaborate with the strategic communications team, graphic designer, and subject matter experts.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in communications, journalism, English, technical writing, marketing, or a related field.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in technical writing, content development, strategic communications, or public affairs.
  • Experience writing in a Department of War (DoW), Air Force, or defense industry environment.
  • Familiarity with military writing standards (e.g., The Tongue and Quill) and adhering to organizational brand guides.
  • Experience developing success stories/case studies, value narratives, and leadership-facing content.
  • Experience coordinating content clearance with a public affairs office (e.g., AFLCMC/PA).
  • Demonstrated successful collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team (e.g., analysts, designers, project managers, SMEs).
  • Familiarity with US Air Force Materiel Command, Air Force Sustainment Center, and Air Logistics Complexes.
  • Working knowledge of US Air Force Materiel Command, Air Force Sustainment Center, and Air Logistics Complexes.

Qualifications

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including editing and proofreading.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office software – Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
  • Familiarity with US military offices and acronyms.
  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and meet event-driven deadlines.

Skills

  • Ability to synthesize highly technical or complex information into clear, accurate, audience-appropriate content.
  • Ability to interview subject matter experts and translate their input into finished content.
  • Ability to coordinate external communications with Air Force Public Affairs (AFLCMC/PA).

Benefits

Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates must be a U.S. citizen.

Pay

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Schedule

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Application Instructions

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

Closing Statement

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.

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