Senior Staff Writer (SURGE)

Title: Senior Staff Writer Strategic 
Location: Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C. 

Part Time On-Call 

About NSCG:   

Founded in 2012, and based out of Fort Knox, KY NSCG is a full-service Government contracting firm that supports contracts and consulting efforts on a national level. Through the combination of extensive DoD relationships, technical expertise, successful and ongoing contract past performance, creativity, and innovation, NSCG provides a value-based approach to clients and partners. NSCG works closely with the Military community to enable and staff talent throughout the United States and its territories using our corporate staff of Military Veterans, and our commitment to excellence. NSCG's corporate leadership is comprised of Combat Military Veterans with a passion for serving others. This is exemplified by our innovative staffing and management model, paired with our corporate policy of “people first”.   

Key Responsibilities 

• Provide executive-level writing and editorial support for correspondence, reports, and strategic communications directed at Members of Congress, Department of Defense, Chief of Naval Operations, and NAVSEA Leadership 

• Develop and refine high-level communication materials that align with NAVSEA’s strategic objectives and messaging priorities 

• Consult with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to ensure accuracy, clarity, and effectiveness in all written materials 

• Create and implement communication strategies that enhance engagement with internal and external stakeholders, including senior military and government officials 

• Maintain awareness of current government writing, reporting styles, and format requirements to ensure compliance with industry standards 

• Support senior leadership in crafting policy documents, legislative briefings, and high-visibility correspondence 

• Conduct in-depth research and analysis to develop clear, concise, and compelling content tailored for senior decision-makers 

• Manage multiple small- and large-scale communication projects that contribute to broader strategic initiatives 

• Provide authoritative guidance on editorial standards and ensure consistency across NAVSEA’s official communications 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, or a related field 

• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in defense acquisition or federal appropriation/authorization matters 

• Extensive experience providing direct support to senior leaders in a high-profile, fast-paced environment 

• Strong knowledge of NAVSEA, Congress, the Navy, and Department of Defense communication practices 

• Proven ability to develop and manage communication strategies that support engagement with key stakeholders 

• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills to identify communication needs, develop recommendations, and implement solutions 

• Experience handling multiple high-level projects with competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail 

• Strong editorial expertise with a deep understanding of government writing standards and best practices 

***Position is contingent upon contract award***