Speechwriter

Position Overview

Type: Full-Time
Status: Contingent on Contract Award
Location: Alexandria, VA
Travel: Some travel expected
Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Public Trust determination
Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship required

Summary/Objective

Five Stones Research Corporation (5SRC) is collecting resumes for proposal efforts supporting The National Science Foundation’s Office of Legislative & Public Affairs (OLPA) in Alexandria, VA. We are seeking experienced professionals to join our established and growing Huntsville-headquartered team upon contract award.

Essential Functions

• Draft speeches, talking points, remarks, messages, internal communications, congressional testimony, and presentations for NSF leadership.
• Synthesize information from internal and external sources into compelling, accurate, and accessible narratives.
• Tailor messaging for varied audiences, including Congress, scientific associations, academic stakeholders, and other NSF audiences.
• Develop communications plans, engagement strategies, and messaging to advance NSF's mission and activities.
• Produce senior-level communications products that articulate and explain complex NSF science programs and research findings.
• Edit materials to conform to voice and style of NSF leadership.

Required Education And Experience

• Minimum 5 years of professional speech writing experience for different audiences and purposes, including at least 3 years doing speech writing for science-focused organizations.
• Experience researching and factchecking through interviews with subject-matter experts and program officials.

What We Offer

• 401(k) Matching
• Company Events
• Dental Insurance
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Performance Incentives
• Student Loan Repayment
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vision Insurance