Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and revise speeches, remarks, scripts, talking points, and other executive communication products for the SPACEFOREUR AF Commander and senior leadership.
• Write in the voice of the Commanding General, ensuring content accurately reflects intent, tone, themes, and command messaging priorities.
• Conduct research using command documents, operational references, SME inputs, policy materials, strategic guidance, and open source information to inform written products.
• Prepare messaging for senior leader engagements, ceremonies, commander’s calls, multinational events, media interactions, and internal or external communication opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Public Affairs team to ensure all content aligns with approved communication strategies, themes, and target audiences.
• Coordinate drafts with staff directorates, protocol, and executive leadership to refine and validate messaging.
• Translate complex operational, technical, and policy topics into clear, compelling narratives suitable for diverse audiences including joint forces, allied partners, and civilian stakeholders.
• Prepare read ahead materials, scene setters, Q&A papers, bios, and talking papers supporting senior leader engagements.
• Edit, proofread, and fact check written products for clarity, accuracy, style, and security considerations.
• Maintain version control, track changes, and ensure timely delivery of communication products, including short notice taskings.

Requirements

• 6 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience writing speeches, talking points, or executive communications for senior military, government, or corporate leaders.
• Ability to write persuasively and clearly, adopting the voice and style of the Commanding General.
• Ability to simplify complex operational or technical topics into accessible content.
• Exceptional research, interviewing, and narrative synthesis skills.
• Strong editing, proofreading, and fact‑checking abilities.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing deadlines, and deliver high‑quality products under tight timelines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Clearance: Must possess and maintain a Secret clearance, with the continued ability to obtain a TS/SCI.

Preferred

• Bachelors plus 3 years of recent specialized experience; OR an associate’s degree plus 7 years of recent specialized experience; OR a major certification plus 7 years of recent specialized experience; OR 11 years of recent specialized experience.
• Experience working in United States Air Force (USAF), United States Space Force (USSF), or joint military Public Affairs environments.
• Strong understanding of military culture, command structure, and operational terminology.

Benefits

• HII offers competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.
• Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.