Join our team at the NSF Office of Legislative and Public Affairs as a Speech Writer, where you'll craft compelling narratives and strategic communications that translate groundbreaking scientific research into impactful messages for diverse audiences, from Congress to academia. Topic(s) can range from Director's opening remarks, keynote addresses, scientific research announcements, etc. The Speech Writer will provide communication and technical writing support, and should be very comfortable writing about highly technical topics in scientific research and development.

This is a full-time, hybrid role that will require the employee to work two days onsite at NSF HQ in Alexandria, VA. Monday – Friday, normal business hours.

• Drafting speeches, congressional testimony, talking points, and presentations as needed for NSF leadership related to science topics of interest to various stakeholders from Congress to scientific associations and to academia
• Developing strategic communications plans, engagement strategies, and messaging to communicate NSF's mission and activities
• Writing and editing articles, white papers, fact sheets, blogs, web content, and other publications related to science topics of interest to stakeholders, translating complicated scientific concepts and ideas into clear language
• Conducting research using internal and external sources, including gathering, developing, and checking accuracy of information with thorough research and interviews with subject-matter specialists and program officials

• Bachelor's Degree in English, Communications, Political Science, or other similar degree
• Additional experience may be accepted in lieu of degree
• At least 2-4 years of experience in speech writing, technical writing, scientific writing, or professional writing developing a variety of documentation
• Experience with congressional testimony
• Experience in hard science communications
• Experience with Associated Press style conforming with Plain Language standards
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.)

FedWriters is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

At FedWriters, our primary focus is our employees! Be a part of a growing company, where we believe in promoting from within and work with you to develop your career goals.  As an employee we want to engage you with skill development and provide feedback to promote team collaboration. In addition, we recognize our employees based on their performance.

One of the many other reasons to join is our Benefits listed below:

• Health Insurance                                                  
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-term and Short–term disability
• Life Insurance
• 401 K
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off