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Congressional Affairs Support

Washington, DC · On-site

... and Congressional Affairs. PEO CVN provides full lifecycle acquisition support to the nation ... Create / edit written products that meet the information and communication needs of the PEO and its ...

JMark Services, Inc.

Technical Writer

Mclean, VA · On-site

Draft, edit, and format documents, reports, and briefing materials for senior and Congressional ... Apply strong writing and communication skills to bridge technical detail with strategic messaging.

JMark Services Inc.

Technical Writer

Mclean, VA

Draft, edit, and format documents, reports, and briefing materials for senior and Congressional ... Apply strong writing and communication skills to bridge technical detail with strategic messaging.

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for congressional writer in the United States is $38.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.85 and $47.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a congressional writer?

Congressional Writers are professionals who create written materials related to the activities of the U.S. Congress. They may draft speeches, press releases, reports, briefings, or legislative summaries for members of Congress, committees, or government agencies. Their work helps communicate complex legislative information to the public, media, and policymakers in a clear and accessible manner. Congressional Writers often need strong research, writing, and editing skills, as well as an understanding of legislative processes.

How does a congressional writer typically collaborate with legislative staff and policymakers to produce official documents?

A Congressional Writer works closely with legislative staff, subject matter experts, and policymakers to draft speeches, press releases, policy briefs, and constituent communications. Collaboration often involves attending meetings, gathering input on legislative priorities, and translating complex policy language into clear, accessible documents. Writers must be adept at synthesizing feedback, meeting tight deadlines, and ensuring accuracy and consistency in all written materials. This role requires strong interpersonal skills to maintain effective communication with various stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a congressional writer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Congressional Writer, you need strong research abilities, excellent written communication skills, and a solid understanding of legislative processes, often supported by a background in political science, public policy, or journalism. Familiarity with legislative tracking systems, government databases, and word processing or content management tools is typically required. Attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to meet tight deadlines under pressure are standout soft skills for this role. These skills are vital for producing accurate, timely, and impactful content that informs legislators, staff, and the public about complex legislative matters.

What is the difference between Congressional Writer vs Legislative Aide?

AspectCongressional WriterLegislative Aide
Primary RoleResearching, drafting, and editing legislative documents and speeches for members of CongressAssisting legislators with policy research, constituent communication, and administrative tasks
Required SkillsStrong writing, research, and understanding of legislative processesResearch, communication, and organizational skills
Work EnvironmentOffice setting within Congressional offices or legislative bodiesOffice setting, often within Congressional or government offices
Common EmployersMembers of Congress, legislative officesCongressional offices, government agencies

While both roles work within the legislative environment, a Congressional Writer primarily focuses on creating and editing legislative content, whereas a Legislative Aide handles broader policy research and administrative support. Both positions require strong research and communication skills and are essential in supporting legislative functions.

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Infographic showing various Congressional Writer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 89% In-person, 8% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,001 per year, or $38.9 per hour.

Congressional Tech Writer SME

Washington, DC • On-site

Gemini Industries
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$190/hr

Full-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Gemini Industries Inc.provides technical, management and operations services to support National Security projects. We provide rapid response to the critical needs of our customers and those they serve. We perform analyses and develop operations plans to anticipate and prepare for the future. And we deliver advanced technology to improve our customer's success in executing its mission.
Gemini seeks innovative, results-oriented individuals with the creativity, initiative, and intelligence to overcome any challenge and succeed. Members of the Gemini team thrive in a culture that is anticipatory, agile, and schedule-driven; with a sense of urgency and a drive to succeed. Our culture involves:
• The best and brightest personnel
• Work at a high operations tempo
• Integrated teams delivering rapid solutions
• An attitude that balances "I can make it better" with "As long as we succeed"
Congressional Tech Writer SME
Location: Pentagon / NCR
Clearance: TS/SCI (additionally SAP Eligible)
Education: MA/MS (or a BA/BS plus anadditional8 years of work experience, 4 of which must be work related)
Salary Range: $190 - 200k
Outcomes:
  • The successful candidate is expected to accomplish the following outcomes during the first year in the position:

  • Formally track all tasks, to include assigned by, suspense, status, and comments on all assigned tasks through completion and be prepared to brief upon request.

  • Develop digital continuity folders and files that include standard operating procedures, workflows and POC lists to accomplish all tasks.

  • Create 2-3 products beyond the client's requirements that positively impact the client to either increase efficiency, effectiveness, or innovation.

  • Establish foundation in AI/ML skills and contribute to AI/ML operationalization and modernization goals and objectives.

  • Master position tasks within 60 days and exceed requirements within 90 days.

Responsibilities:
The Congressional Technical Writer Subject Matter Expert (CTW SME) supports the Office of the Secretary of War, Intelligence & Security, Human Intelligence & Sensitive Activities Division (OSW/I&S/H&SA). The CTW SME provides expert communications and writing support in the form of detailed quarterly reports to multiple Congressional Committees on Department of War sensitive activities, executive correspondence, and other critical documentation.
Per PWS section 1.3.1.2 Strategic Planning and Organizational Process Improvement Analysis, responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
  • Prepare quarterly reports to several congressional committees reporting on Department of War activities, on behalf of the Secretary of War.

  • Prepare executive correspondence, to include: white papers, executive briefings, strategic communications, extensive reports, with knowledge of federal records management, document lifecycle management, and publication processes.

  • Communicate highly technical concepts, reports, and presentations to executive leadership and non-technical audiences.

  • Engage with SMEs and appropriate staff across Department of War (DoW), the Intelligence Community, and congressional staff to gather and synthesize information.

  • Use government provided Generative AI tools on a day-to-day basis to accelerate tasks, research, documentation, analysis, planning, reporting, and problem solving.

Qualifications:
The candidate must have the following qualifications:
  • Minimum offifteen(15) years of related work experience,

  • Minimum often (10) years of specificwork relatedexperience in support of aDoW or ICcomponent.

  • Experience in technical writing, technical editing, policy writing, executive communications, and other government documentation.

  • Demonstrated experience developing correspondence and documentation for Department of War, Intelligence Community, or other federal organizations.

  • Demonstrated expert technical writing, editing, proofreading, and document quality assurance skills.

  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple high-priority assignments simultaneously within a cleared environment.

  • Work independently, and the ability to work along-side a high op-tempo team.

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing publication-quality deliverables.
    • Writing samples may be requested.

The following qualifications are desired:
  • Strong intelligence background working in the Defense Intelligence Enterprise on analytical products and written reports (highly desired).

  • Experience working in support of sensitive activities, the executive branch, and members of Congress (highly desired).

  • Experience supporting Senior Executive Service (SES), General Officers/Flag Officers (GO/FO), or Intelligence Community executives (highly desirable).

  • Experience producing executive correspondence at the Pentagon, the armed services, or another combat support agency (preferred).

  • Familiarity with DoW correspondence manual (preferred).

  • Knowledge and skilled at working with Generative AI and various analytical tools (desired).

Certifications (Desired)
  • Society for Technical Communication (STC) Certified Professional Technical Communicator (CPTC) (desired).

  • Certified Department of Defense All-Source Analysis (CDASA-II) (desired).

  • ODNI Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 203 Analytic Standards Training (desired).

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) (desired).

Travel: Vicinity travel within the NCR and occasional long-distance travel outside the NCR
Other Requirements:
EVerify Notice of Participation
This employer participates inEVerify. We will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I9 to confirm work authorization.
For more information on EVerify, please visit:www.everify.gov
Other Requirements:
E-Verify Notice of Participation
This employer participates in E-Verify. We will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
For more information on E-Verify, please visit: www.e-verify.gov
We seek:
• Highly motivated self-starters
• Resourceful individuals with extraordinary intellectual capability and the ability to rapidly learn and apply new concepts
• Individuals who have a "let me try" attitude and are resilient, present an opinion/position, justify it, and then accept whatever decision is made and charge forward
• Individuals who view criticism as an opportunity to improve ("let me try again")
• Individuals who think and create, enhancing the company with a steady flow of fresh ideas, perspective, and energy.
Direct Inquiries and Resumes to our Talent Management Team:
Yashira Santiago
Andrew Ackley
Gabriel Mira
Mitchell Jimenez
Gemini Industries Inc.
Telephone: (813) 286 - 4777
Jobs@gemini-ind.com
Gemini Industries Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to abiding by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability and any other basis protected by applicable law.

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