Strategic Communications Technical Writer - ANSER

Company Overview:
Analytic Services, Inc. (ANSER) enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. 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.

Position Overview:
ANSER is hiring a Strategic Communications Technical Writer to work onsite at the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA in support of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Chemical and Biological Defense (DASD(CBD)) by drafting, consolidating inputs, reviewing, and editing all strategic messaging and communications.

Responsibilities:

• Reviewing and assisting with the development of all strategic messaging and communications within the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Chemical and Biological Defense (ODASD(CBD)).
• Developing speeches, read-aheads, and talking points for the DASD(CBD).
• Ensuring that all strategic communications are technically sound, grammatically correct, utilize the proper formatting standards, and are aligned with the DASD(CBD)’s strategic direction.
• Drafting and implementing strategic engagement and communication guidance for the ODASD(CBD) and CBDP components.
• Promoting a unified message across the CBDP Enterprise by developing and implementing CBDP strategic communications, enterprise-wide standards, and operating procedures.
• Developing strategic communications products for the ODASD(CBD) and promulgating through the CBDP enterprise.

Required Qualifications:

• TS/SCI security clearance upon start.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 10+ years of related work experience.
• Prior experience with technical writing, speech writing, talking points, read-aheads, or other similar types of strategic communication activities.

Desired Qualifications (NOT REQUIRED):

• 2+ years of Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD)-level experience.
• DoD and/or chem/bio defense programs strategic communications background.
• Recent experience with the Correspondence and task Management System (CATMS).

Disclaimer:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail Recruiting@anser.org.

ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.