7+ years of experience in communications, public affairs, or journalism in high-tempo DoD environments.
Expert-level proficiency in MS Office, particularly PowerPoint and multimedia integration.
Ability to write clearly and compellingly for senior leaders while managing multiple projects.
Experience in developing and executing social media communication strategies.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Responsibilities
Provide expert research, writing, editing, and multimedia communication support.
Produce high-quality speeches, presentations, and reports across various formats.
Research emerging technical issues and distill complex topics into clear narratives.
Develop tailored communications for diverse audiences, aligning with strategic plans.
Collaborate with clients and senior officials to refine messaging and develop communication strategies.
Lead the creation of dynamic multimedia products to enhance message clarity.
Manage content development from research to final production, ensuring quality and accuracy.
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Group Life Insurance/Long Term Disability/Short Term Disability
Retirement/401(k)
Flexible Leave Policy
Full Job Description
MDW Associates is currently seeking a Sr. Technical Writer/Editor to support the Office of the Secretary of War Research & Engineering (OUSW(R&E)) in Alexandria, Virginia. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who has a demonstrated ability to work as an integrated member of a team to achieve mission objectives.
This role is fully on-site.
The Sr. Technical Writer/Editor may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties:
Provide expert research, writing, editing, and multimedia communication support. Apply mastery-level capability in developing clear, compelling, and visually engaging communication products tailored to senior-level audiences.
Produce high-quality speeches, presentations, reports, and communication products across multiple formats and platforms, including formal briefs, PowerPoint decks, multimedia content, blogs, videos, articles, op-eds, and social media posts.
Apply mastery-level skills in Microsoft Office, particularly MS PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Excel, and related multimedia applications to design and deliver senior-level briefings, data-driven presentations, and visually compelling products.
Research emerging technical issues, trends, and organizational priorities; distill complex subject matter into clear, plain-English narratives suitable for senior leaders, interagency partners, Congress, and public-facing audiences.
Develop communications tailored to diverse audiences, including government executives, internal personnel, industry, academia, media, and public stakeholders; align all messaging to OUSD(R&E) strategic communications plans.
Collaborate routinely with clients and senior officials to refine messaging, review drafts, develop talking points, and plan communication strategies.
Lead creation of dynamic, visually engaging multimedia products that incorporate graphics, video elements, templates, charts, and other digital tools to enhance message clarity and impact.
Manage content development from initial research through final production; track issues, coordinate speaking engagements, and oversee logistics for presentations and associated materials.
Produce social media content, manage communication strategies, and craft messages tailored for digital platforms in alignment with DoD public affairs and OUSD(R&E) communication guidelines.
Ensure all written and multimedia materials meet DoD standards for accuracy, grammar, format, and quality; deliver polished products under tight deadlines in fast-paced senior executive environments.
Coordinate with workflow managers, technical SMEs, and front office staff to integrate content, maintain situational awareness of ongoing initiatives, and ensure alignment with enterprise priorities.
Required Experience/Skills:
7+ years of experience in communications, public affairs, or journalism including high-tempo, senior-level DoD or Service Headquarters environments.
Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office, especially expert-level PowerPoint presentation design, document formatting, and multimedia integration.
Proven ability to write clearly, concisely, and compellingly for senior leaders; ability to manage multiple projects independently and prioritize effectively.
Experience developing and executing social media communication strategies.
Ability to communicate complex technical topics in plain English tailored to multiple audiences.
Strong organizational skills, critical thinking, and attention to detail; ability to meet deadlines.
Preferred Experience/Skills:
Graduate degree.
Experience supporting communications for a technical or research organization.
Experience developing multi-format content aligned with senior-level DoD strategic messaging.
Experience coordinating with senior officials and front offices in fast-paced operational environments.
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
Security Requirement(s):
Candidates for this position must hold an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
Additional Information
We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits and compensation package for our employees, including but not limited to:
Health
Dental
Vision
Group Life Insurance/Long Term Disability/Short Term Disability
