This position demands a highly articulate and strategic individual with exceptional writing skills and a keen understanding of the Navy's strategic communication objectives. The ideal candidate will possess a strong ability to convey complex ideas in clear, compelling language, with a deep commitment to supporting the Navy's mission through powerful and persuasive speechwriting. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Prepare statements, press releases, long-form articles, public affairs guidance, communication plans, briefing cards and like material as required and in accordance with Navy and Associated Press (AP) Style guidance. 

• Provide speechwriting support for NAVSEA Command Leadership (e.g. conferences, symposiums, testimony, ceremonies, etc.). 

• Conduct media monitoring and analysis across communication channels. 

 
Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor of Art / Science degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or English.

• Ten or more years’ experience as a speechwriter. Preferred military speechwriter (Echelon I or II level preferred) as demonstrated in applicant’s portfolio / writing samples. 

• Required proficiency in MS Word/PowerPoint/ Excel.

• Demonstrated experience writing speeches for senior defense and/or industry leaders.

• Ability to work directly with senior leaders to develop themes and messaging that aligns to and complements their speaking style.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, including demonstrated ability to produce concise and properly edited products that clearly and logically convey complex information and ideas. 

• Strong knowledge of Navy and Defense issues and current events 

• Working knowledge of naval history, heritage and traditions 

• Experience with change management communications, planning and implementing of strategic communications strategies, Crisis Communications, Stakeholder, relationship management and briefing development. 

• Candidate will be required to simplify and clarify complex technical, Legal, Legislative, Regulatory and statistical information into simple language.

• Be familiar with Navy mission, organization and terminology, and have a working knowledge of military acquisition, Contracting and naval engineering.

• Demonstrated knowledge of grammar, writing, Editing and proofreading.

• Microsoft certificate preferred.