Artemis ARC and Aptive Resources are seeking an experienced speechwriter with demonstrated experience providing writing, editing, and speech support for senior executives in the federal sector. This role requires a self-starter, proactive problem solver and action-oriented team player. It also requires an individual who is committed to providing superior service, poised under pressure and has a positive and flexible attitude.

This is a contingent hire position.

This position must be performed onsite at Fort Detrick, Maryland.

• Work with members of government staff and internal project team to develop story ideas and approaches.
• Interview subject matter experts on complex issues and write plain language newsletter articles that are ready for publishing.
• Write and edit in Associated Press (AP) style.
• Write and edit for web style with an understanding of operational security requirements.
• Rapidly research topics and write talking points or speeches for executive leadership to use at industry and academic events, military events, and more.
• Create slides to accompany speeches.
• Attend speaking engagements to hear presentation styles.
• Attend calendar scrubs and syncs to ensure coverage and awareness of command events.

• 6 years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Strategic thinker with a forward-looking approach to marketing trends and technologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Experience supporting complex projects and transformation efforts within the federal government.
• Comfortability with supporting complex client relationships.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

• Strong critical thinking, analytical and time management skills.
• Proven ability to organize, prioritize and work well with others.
• Ability to communicate thoughts, ideas and solutions logically both written and orally.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to receive feedback from clients and implement changes quickly and effectively.
• Ability to get up to speed quickly on complex issues.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment.

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