Speechwriter & Communications Advisor

Primary Responsibilities

• Draft highly engaging scripts, keynote addresses, and strategic remarks.
• Craft specialized scripts for Change of Command ceremonies, retirements, and farewells.
• Write formal congressional opening statements and witness testimony.
• Author executive talking points, background briefings, and white papers for the Pentagon.
• Compose high-level congratulatory letters, official correspondence, and memoranda.
• Ensure all products align with Pentagon, JPO, and international program messaging.
• Ensure communication tasks are properly tracked in ETMS2.

Required Qualifications

• Clearance: Active SECRET
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in related field
• Expert Portfolio: Proven track record as a primary executive speechwriter with unmatched written communication skills.
• DoD Leadership Experience: Minimum 5+ years of experience writing for Executive/SES or Flag Officers. 10+ years experience writing in DoD environment.
• High-Level Support: Direct experience advising and writing for 3-star General Officers or equivalent civilian leaders.
• Military Fluency: Deep familiarity with military protocols, ceremonial traditions, and DoD organizational structures.
• Acquisition Knowledge: Ability to translate complex technical, budgetary, and defense acquisition data into plain language.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Compensation and Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) / retirement plan
• 401(k) employer matching
• Parental leave program
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (healthcare, dependent care and transportation)
• Accident and Critical Illness insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Company paid training and certification program
• Education Tuition Assistance for qualifying certificate and degree programs

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Gnostech, LLC is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace and we can only achieve this together.

Gnostech, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. For more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov.