Writing and Editing Communications Specialist

: Writing and Editing Communications Specialist

The Opportunity:

Key to an organization's growth is strong stakeholder communication that represents and supports its mission, values, and objectives. As a communications professional, you know how to inform and engage key audiences. We're looking for an experienced content specialist like you who is ready to grow and willing to win for the client and live our mission every day. Here, you'll advance your consulting skills to write, edit, and consult on a variety of internal and external communication materials and media that supports the Department of Defense and military clients.

We seek a Writer and Editor to join our growing team. As a member of our team, you'll embark on an exciting journey to write, produce, and consult on a variety of internal and external communications materials. You will apply your advanced writing and editorial experience as you engage with digital communications for primarily government clients. You'll apply your strong writing skillset as you work with a highly collaborative multimedia production team to bring fresh and innovative solutions to the customer. You'll tell exceptional stories as we solve problems of various complexity.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience copyediting documentation to correct grammar and improve storyline
• 5+ years of experience producing programmatic communication materials, including briefing slides, proposals, and fact sheets
• 5+ years of experience using Microsoft Office Suite programs, including Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook
• Experience with Associated Press Style Manual
• Ability to learn and apply DoD Style Manuals
• Ability to present work samples that showcase compelling storylines written by you such as articles, documents, press releases, or web content
• Ability to obtain a security clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, or Marketing

Nice If You Have:

• Experience collaborating with key stakeholders, including program and executive leadership, engineers, marketing peers, and external media partners
• Experience collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to understand requirements, analyze user needs, and draft effective content
• Experience working alongside a multimedia design team to collaboratively produce impactful communication deliverables
• Experience working in science or engineering environments, and graphic design or multimedia production environments
• Ability to tell a great story, pay strong attention to quality and detail, intake information, and assist strategic planning
• Ability to effectively converse with technical teams and obtain relevant information
• Ability to edit existing Microsoft Word templates, format, and fix bugs, and build original Microsoft Word templates
• Ability to work well in a dynamic fast-paced environment as part of an Agile team
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
• Secret clearance

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Create Your Career:

Grow With Us

Your growth matters to us—that's why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like upskilling programs, tuition reimbursement, mentoring, and firm-sponsored networking, you can chart a unique and fulfilling career path on your own terms.

A Place Where You Belong

Diverse perspectives cultivate collective ingenuity. Booz Allen's culture of respect, equity, and opportunity means that, here, you are free to bring your whole self to work. With an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection, you'll build your community in no time.

Support Your Well-Being

Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs with HSA contributions, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, and more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and remote and hybrid locations, we'll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home.

Your Candidate Journey

At Booz Allen, we know our people are what propel us forward, and we value relationships most of all. Here, we've compiled a list of resources so you'll know what to expect as we forge a connection with you during your journey as a candidate with us.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $52,100.00 to $119,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

We're an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change - no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.