Remote Science Outreach Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

This position is contingent upon contract award. While not an immediate opening, we are actively interviewing and extending offers in anticipation of award.

The Company

At ICF Next, we are driven by the opportunity to solve complex challenges that matter. Our teams combine expertise in communications, technology, analytics, and program management to help government clients tackle critical national priorities. We are fearless in exploring new ideas, relentless in delivering results for our clients, and committed to making a meaningful impact. We bring together strategists, creatives, technologists, analysts, and communicators to deliver integrated outreach and engagement solutions that strengthen mission-driven organizations.

The Work

ICF Next is seeking a Speech Writer & Coaching Specialist to support a high-visibility federal outreach and engagement program serving military-affiliated communities. This role supports community and public engagement activities through development of speeches, talking points, presentation materials, and speaker preparation support aligned with outreach and engagement objectives.

The Speech Writer & Coaching Specialist develops executive communications and presentation content supporting leadership engagements, conferences, workshops, stakeholder events, and public-facing activities. This role also supports speaker preparation and message refinement to ensure presentations are clear, audience-focused, and aligned with organizational priorities.

The ideal candidate brings experience developing executive-level communications materials, preparing speakers for public engagements, and translating complex information into concise, engaging messaging for diverse audiences.

Job Location

Remote. This position primarily supports remote operations and collaboration activities in support of a federal client environment. Periodic travel or onsite support within the Washington, DC Metro Area may be required based on client and contract activities.

What You Will Do

• Develop speeches, talking points, briefing materials, presentation content, and speaker biographies supporting leadership and stakeholder engagements

• Support speaker preparation activities for conferences, workshops, panel discussions, presentations, and community engagement events

• Collaborate with communications teams, subject matter experts, and stakeholders to develop clear, audience-focused messaging

• Refine messaging and presentation materials to align with outreach, engagement, and communication objectives

• Develop supporting engagement materials, including handouts, presentations, speaker books, and event collateral

• Conduct background research and synthesize complex information into concise communications products

• Support leadership preparation through message refinement, presentation reviews, and speaking support

• Gather and incorporate audience feedback and engagement insights to improve messaging effectiveness

• Ensure communications materials adhere to government standards and accessibility requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

• U.S. citizenship required

• Bachelor's or master's degree in communications, journalism, public affairs, English, political science, or related field

• 3+ years of professional experience in speech writing, executive communications, public affairs, strategic communications, or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal government communications, outreach, or public engagement initiatives

• Experience preparing senior leaders or speakers for public engagements and presentations

• Experience developing presentations or communications materials for diverse audiences

• Familiarity with accessibility, plain language, and editorial best practices

• Experience supporting outreach, engagement, or strategic communications campaigns

Professional Skills

• Exceptional written communication and message development skills

• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Strong research, organization, and stakeholder coordination skills

• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment

• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer.Together, our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read ourEEOpolicy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals withsincerely heldreligious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodation,please emailCandidateaccommodation@icf.comand we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentrequiredto provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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