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DecisionPoint seeks a Speech Writer to develop high-quality written materials-including speeches, talking points, event packets, briefing books, executive remarks, and speaker biographies-for a large federal and DoD-aligned mission environment. This role supports senior-level leadership communications and ensures messaging is accurate, compelling, audience-appropriate, and aligned with organizational priorities.

The Speech Writer will collaborate closely with communications strategists, content teams, policy experts, and event staff to deliver polished, timely materials that strengthen leadership engagement and program visibility.

This position is fully remote.

The Speech Writer will:

Draft speeches, talking points, and executive remarks for leadership across a range of mission-critical engagements.

• Prepare speaker biographies, event packets, and executive briefing materials.

• Support message alignment across events, communications products, and leadership priorities.

• Conduct research to inform scripts and speeches, incorporating policy context and mission themes.

• Collaborate with communications strategists to refine voice, tone, and narrative style.

• Develop clear, audience-appropriate content for conferences, webinars, ceremonies, and public-facing engagements.

• Ensure all materials are accurate, current, and reflect approved messaging frameworks.

• Adapt content for multiple formats including written remarks, video scripts, and panel materials.

• Work with event teams to understand agendas, run-of-show requirements, and logistical context for prepared remarks.

• Maintain a repository of approved remarks, bios, and messaging guidance.

Clearance Requirement

Candidate must possess an active Secret clearance or higher.

Education (Required)

BA in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.

Experience (Required)

• Minimum 5 years of experience writing speeches, talking points, or executive communications.

• Experience supporting leadership communications in government, nonprofit, corporate, or public affairs environments.

• Proven ability to write clearly, concisely, and in an executive voice.

Technical Knowledge (Required)

• Strong research and synthesis skills for translating complex information into accessible narrative.

• Proficiency in document development, editorial workflows, and version control.

• Understanding of communications best practices and message discipline.

Technical Knowledge (Preferred)

• Experience writing for federal or DoD leadership.

• Familiarity with event communications, briefing packet creation, or messaging frameworks.

Skills

• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.

• Ability to adapt tone, voice, and format for diverse audiences.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and produce rapid-turn content.

• Strong collaboration skills across communications, policy, and event teams.

• EEO and Affirmative Action Policy: DecisionPoint Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is the policy of DecisionPoint Corporation to provide equal employment opportunity in accordance with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action laws, directives and regulations to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under Federal, State or Local laws.
• Pay Transparency Policy: In accordance with Presidential Executive Order 13665, DecisionPoint Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
• Authorization to Share Resume and Personal Information: By expressing your interest and submitting your resume for this position, you authorize DecisionPoint Corporation to share your resume, as well as personal information included on the resume, with its subsidiaries, affiliates and teaming partners for the purpose of considering you for this position and other available positions requiring comparable skills, education and experience. Should DecisionPoint Corporation. or its affiliates and teaming partners wish to initiate pre-employment discussions, you will be asked to complete an employment application and related employment documents.