ZemiTek, LLC
Speech Writer, Technical Writer/Content Strategist (Usaid)
Full Time
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Washington, DC, United States of America
76,364 - 96,694 (Yearly)
Added 2 weeks, 6 days ago
Summary
LOCATION
Washington, DC (Hybrid work schedule with occasional onsite meetings)
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Management, Communications, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field; 3+ years of experience in strategic communications, speech writing, or technical writing; demonstrated expertise in IT or cybersecurity communications preferred; strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinate messaging and branding with stakeholders, draft executive communications, manage internal communication platforms, develop materials for Congressional hearings, secure speaking engagements, monitor media coverage, manage social media content, and create an internal communications strategy.
INDUSTRY
Government & IT Services
SHORT DESCRIPTION
The Speech Writer, Technical Writer/Content Strategist will support USAID in its IT strategic plan by providing strategic communications expertise, crafting impactful messaging, and delivering high-quality content that highlights USAID's leadership in IT innovation and cybersecurity.
Who We Are:
The role requires collaboration with senior executives and internal/external stakeholders in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Occasional travel, including CONUS and OCONUS, may be necessary to participate in conferences or IT symposiums.
Our application process is quick and easy.
Meet ZemiTek: Here is an inside look of who we are and what we do.
Compensation and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why at ZemiTek we design our benefits packages to reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Our employment benefits include, competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid personal, parental, and medical leave, retirement plans with employer match and immediate vesting, among many other perks.
What We Believe:
ZemiTek is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, ZemiTek will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to accommodations@zemitek.com.
ZemiTek embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion and strives to build and maintain a safe environment where we celebrate diverse backgrounds, treat everyone with respect, and value the unique lived experiences each person brings based on their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, military or veteran status, national origin, age, marital status or family status and related conditions.
ZemiTek, LLC is a Woman-Owned, SBA-certified 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) based in the Washington, DC metro area. We have a strong record delivering innovative and high-quality solutions. Since 2007, ZemiTek has provided technical assistance, project management, information technology (IT), knowledge management, monitoring and evaluation, training and learning development, and institutional support services.
Position Description:
The Speech Writer, Technical Writer/Content Strategist will support USAID in executing its IT strategic plan, ensuring compliance with federal mandates, and positioning its leadership as visionary thinkers in the federal IT space. The successful candidate will provide strategic communications expertise, craft impactful messaging, and deliver high-quality content that highlights USAID’s leadership in IT innovation and cybersecurity.
This is a call for resumes
Location: Washington, DC
Work Schedule: Hybrid (Occasional onsite meetings)
Clearance: Ability to obtain a facility (FAC) clearance
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging and branding.
- Draft, edit, and distribute executive communications, including speeches, white papers, press releases, and blog posts, highlighting USAID’s IT innovations in areas such as AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity.
- Maintain and manage intranet page and other internal communication platforms to ensure delivery of consistent, high-quality content.
- Develop materials for Congressional hearings and briefings, ensuring alignment with USAID’s strategic IT vision.
- Identify and secure speaking engagements, forums, and high-visibility conferences to showcase USAID’s IT initiatives.
- Monitor media coverage and prepare reports on relevant news and developments.
- Manage social media platforms, creating and scheduling content aligned with USAID objectives.
- Engage in creating a cohesive internal communications strategy to ensure consistent messaging across newsletters, intranet updates, and presentations.
- Foster greater awareness and engagement among staff by integrating key messages across internal channels.
- Ensure alignment with USAID’s branding guidelines across all communication materials.
- Collaborate with other USAID offices to unify messaging across the agency’s communication efforts.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Management, Communications, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in strategic communications, speech writing, and/or technical writing.
- Demonstrated expertise in IT or cybersecurity-related communications is preferred.
- Experience working with federal agencies or US government contracts is highly desirable.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and project management abilities, with an emphasis on meeting deadlines.
- Proven ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Familiarity with federal IT mandates and emerging trends in cybersecurity is a plus.
The role requires collaboration with senior executives and internal/external stakeholders in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Occasional travel, including CONUS and OCONUS, may be necessary to participate in conferences or IT symposiums.
Our application process is quick and easy.
Meet ZemiTek: Here is an inside look of who we are and what we do.
See what's new at ZemiTek: LinkedIn
Compensation and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why at ZemiTek we design our benefits packages to reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Our employment benefits include, competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid personal, parental, and medical leave, retirement plans with employer match and immediate vesting, among many other perks.
What We Believe:
ZemiTek is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant’s qualifications are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.
ZemiTek is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, ZemiTek will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to accommodations@zemitek.com.
ZemiTek embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion and strives to build and maintain a safe environment where we celebrate diverse backgrounds, treat everyone with respect, and value the unique lived experiences each person brings based on their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, military or veteran status, national origin, age, marital status or family status and related conditions.
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