Company Overview
ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.
Position Summary
ANSER has an immediate opening for a Technical Editor/Communication Specialist to support of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), Research and Development Directorate. As the Technical Editor / Communications Specialist you will develop communications and marketing materials as well as provide technical editing and writing support.
Day To Day Responsibilities
- Author and/or editor for official documents and written packages (memos, papers, strategies, etc.) for Director's approval and signature
- Serve as Directorate point of contract for matters related to written media, communications services and products, and web presence
- Manage adherence to a style guide for all branding and messaging. Ability to lead revision and updates to the Directorate's style guide
- Develop and revise editorial/communications standard operating procedures
- Support additional activities such as preparing the newsletter, developing workshop and training materials
- Frequently interface with high-level military, government, intelligence, and corporate personnel on matters related to communications media, documents and web presence
Required Qualifications
- Active DoD Secret security clearance
- Bachelor's Degree in related field such as graphic design, english, creative writing, journalism, communications, technology or other similarly relevant discipline.
- A minimum of 5 years progressive experience writing, designing and developing communication materials in various formats and platforms.
- Expert level experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint
Preferred Qualifications
- Exceptional communication skills - ability to communicate across various levels including senior leaders, military leaders and stakeholders
- Familiarity with the role of the R&D Directorate within the DoD acquisition lifecycle framework and the technology transition process
- Familiarity with military operations in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) environments
- Experience with CATMS or other tasker management system
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail Recruiting@anser.org.
ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
