Technology Writer and Communications Strategist

Arlington, VA (Hybrid)

$100K/yr – $140K/yrMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 3 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own the end to end creation of clear, policy aligned technical content for data, AI, and manufacturing programs, guiding stakeholders through complex concepts and ensuring on time delivery.

  • Coordinate with subject matter experts and translate technical info for diverse audiences.
  • Manage multiple concurrent assignments across technology domains.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather technical information, clarify requirements, and develop content that aligns with client objectives and mission needs.
  • Translate complex technical, policy, and programmatic information into clear, accurate, and accessible content for technical and nontechnical government, industry, and other audiences.
  • Develop and refine guidance documents, strategy papers, policy materials, briefing content, messaging frameworks, and other communications products related to data, AI, manufacturing readiness, and emerging technologies.
  • Conduct interviews and review resource documents, synthesizing inputs into well-supported draft content.
  • Edit and proofread content produced by team members, ensuring consistency, quality, readability, and adherence to applicable style requirements.
  • Support the dissemination and adoption of approved guidance and policy by adapting core content into audience-specific communications products, as needed.
  • Help identify communications opportunities that build understanding of program capabilities, technical priorities, and policy direction among relevant government and industry stakeholders.
  • Manage multiple concurrent assignments across technology domains, establish clear priorities, and deliver high-quality work on schedule.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in technology writing, preferably supporting government defense, aerospace, manufacturing, data, AI, or other complex technical programs.
  • Demonstrated experience developing technical guidance, policy documents, strategy papers, executive briefings, white papers, reports, or other decision-support and stakeholder communications materials.
  • Strong ability to understand and accurately communicate technical concepts related to data, AI, software, industrial technologies, advanced materials, manufacturing, and/or technology development.
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with a demonstrated ability to produce clear, accurate, well-structured content that meets government standards and requirements.
  • Ability to synthesize inputs from diverse stakeholders and translate complex technical information into concise, user-friendly content for government, industry, technical, and nontechnical audiences.
  • Foundational knowledge of technology marketing and digital communications, including the ability to adapt approved technical content for web, email, presentation, newsletter, and social media channels within a federal communications environment.
  • Understanding of the review processes and constraints required for public-facing federal communications, including attention to accuracy, accessibility, records management, security, and appropriate use of official communication channels.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to build productive relationships and collaborate effectively with government officials, contractors, technical subject matter experts, and internal teams.
  • Ability to work independently, exercise sound editorial judgment, manage competing priorities, and respond effectively to evolving client needs.
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Spire Communications

Spire Communications is a boutique marketing and public affairs company that works at the intersection of government innovation and scientific breakthrough. Our team builds communications programs for many of the most forward-looking government agencies and private sector technology companies in the United States. Our senior team is masterful at marketing everything from the marvelous to the mundane. Spire Communications is a small, woman-owned company with a Top Secret clearance. Clients include: DARPA, Army Research Lab, Defense Health Agency Connected Health, The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ONC), Department of the Navy CIO, Accenture Federal, Vibrent Health, iDirect Government Technologies, Apprio, and Booz Allen Hamilton, among others.

Founded in 2005
Alexandria, Virginia, USA
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Technology Writer and Communications Strategist

Spire Communications · Arlington, VA · Hybrid