Speechwriter

About Viderity

Viderity is a HUBZone-certified and Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) delivering award-winning IT, digital, and creative solutions across federal and commercial markets. Our services span application development, creative services, cybersecurity, data analytics, strategic communications, event management, training, and program management. With over 15 years of proven success and exceptional past performance, we empower clients with innovative, measurable results.

Position Overview

The Speechwriter drafts senior-level remarks and communications for leadership of the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF), in support of the Office of Legislative and Public Affairs (OLPA). This role turns complex science programs and research findings into compelling, accurate narratives for Congress, scientific associations, academic stakeholders, and other NSF audiences, and edits materials to match the voice and style of NSF leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft speeches, talking points, remarks, messages, internal communications, congressional testimony, and presentations for NSF leadership.
• Synthesize information from internal and external sources into compelling, accurate, and accessible narratives.
• Tailor messaging for varied audiences, including Congress, scientific associations, academic stakeholders, and other NSF audiences.
• Develop communications plans, engagement strategies, and messaging to advance NSF’s mission and activities.
• Produce senior-level communications products that articulate and explain complex NSF science programs and research findings.
• Edit materials to conform to the voice and style of NSF leadership.

Qualifications

General Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of professional speechwriting experience for different audiences and purposes, including at least 3 years writing speeches for science-focused organizations.
• Experience researching and fact-checking through interviews with subject-matter experts and program officials.

Candidates should be prepared to provide writing samples that demonstrate proficiency in the responsibilities above.

What We Offer

• Competitive annual salary (commensurate with experience).
• Fully remote role supporting NSF. You may occasionally be asked to come on site in Alexandria, VA, about once or twice a year.