Senior Speechwriter – Executive Communications Specialist

DecisionPoint Corporation

. Research, draft, edit, and coordinate speeches, keynote addresses, prepared remarks, talking points, executive messages, event packets, briefing books, speaker biographies, panel materials, video scripts, ceremonial remarks, introductions, and other executive-level communications .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research, draft, edit, and coordinate speeches, keynote addresses, prepared remarks, talking points, executive messages, event packets, briefing books, speaker biographies, panel materials, video scripts, ceremonial remarks, introductions, and other executive-level communications
Develop communications that authentically capture each senior leader's individual voice, leadership style, priorities, vocabulary, cadence, and perspective
Build and refine executive voice profiles using speeches, interviews, correspondence, public appearances, policy priorities, and direct feedback
Adapt executive communications for keynotes, government engagements, conferences, webinars, panels, fireside chats, roundtables, town halls, military and family events, ceremonies, media appearances, recorded video, virtual engagements, and workforce communications
Write for spoken delivery using pacing, transitions, rhetorical structure, storytelling, emphasis, audience interaction, and timing
Prepare speaker biographies, executive briefing materials, event packets, and other senior-leader preparation materials
Collaborate with event teams to understand agendas, audiences, run-of-show requirements, objectives, and logistics
Translate complex Department of Defense policies, initiatives, research, data, and program information into clear, credible, audience-appropriate narratives
Conduct research and interviews with executives and subject-matter experts to develop themes, stories, data points, and policy messages
Maintain working knowledge of the MC&FP mission and portfolio, including military family readiness, spouse employment, child and youth programs, special needs support, community programs, advocacy and prevention, MWR, resale, casualty and mortuary affairs, and Military OneSource
Connect speeches and executive engagements to MC&FP strategic priorities and military and family readiness
Support message alignment across executive engagements, communications products, organizational priorities, and approved frameworks
Collaborate with communications strategists, content teams, policy experts, program leaders, public affairs professionals, event staff, and other stakeholders
Anticipate audience interests, sensitivities, policy considerations, and concerns in executive materials
Develop briefing and preparation materials for questions, stakeholder interactions, panels, media engagements, and unscripted appearances
Ensure materials are accurate, current, audience-appropriate, and consistent with Department guidance, approved messaging, and clearance requirements
Maintain organized repositories of approved speeches, remarks, talking points, biographies, and messaging guidance
Manage document development, editorial workflows, version control, coordination, and rapid revisions
Manage multiple concurrent, high-visibility executive writing assignments under compressed and changing timelines

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Secret security clearance or higher is required
Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field is required
Minimum five (5) years of professional experience writing speeches, talking points, executive remarks, or other executive-level communications
Demonstrated experience supporting leadership communications in government, nonprofit, corporate, public affairs, or similarly complex organizational environments
Demonstrated experience producing polished communications for senior executives or other public-facing leaders
Proven ability to write clearly, concisely, persuasively, and in an executive voice
Demonstrated ability to write in another person's voice and distinguish among the voices, styles, and communications preferences of multiple senior leaders
Demonstrated ability to tailor speeches and executive communications to substantially different audiences, venues, purposes, and delivery formats
Exceptional research and synthesis skills, including translating complex policy, technical, programmatic, or organizational information into clear and accessible narratives
Proficiency in document development, editorial workflows, collaborative review processes, and version control
Strong understanding of communications best practices, message discipline, audience segmentation, narrative development, and executive communications
Demonstrated ability to research unfamiliar subject matter rapidly and produce accurate, credible executive-level communications
Ability to manage sensitive, high-visibility assignments and deliver polished products under short and sometimes unpredictable deadlines
Ability to work directly with senior leaders and their staffs, rapidly incorporate executive-level feedback, and exercise judgment, discretion, responsiveness, and attention to detail
Exceptional writing, editing, research, and storytelling skills
Ability to transform complex information into concise, compelling, and memorable spoken communications
Ability to adapt tone, voice, narrative style, length, and format for diverse executives, audiences, events, and delivery mediums
Strong attention to detail and commitment to factual and policy accuracy
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including managing multiple priorities and rapid-turn assignments simultaneously
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills across executive leadership, communications, policy, program, public affairs, and event teams
Sound professional judgment and ability to handle sensitive information and high-visibility communications requirements with discretion

Benefits

Comp & perks

Primarily remote work arrangement
Up to 25% travel to the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area as needed
Regular full-time employment