CMS Communications Specialist – Part Time

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Conduct research, create, and deliver speeches, scripts, remarks, talking points, narratives, and executive communication materials.

• Write in the voice of the Commanding General, ensuring alignment with intent, tone, themes, and command messaging priorities.

• Utilize command documents, operational references, subject matter expert inputs, policy materials, strategic guidance, and open-source information for research.

• Develop messaging for senior leader engagements, ceremonies, commander’s calls, multinational events, media interactions, and both internal and external communications.

• Collaborate with the Public Affairs team to ensure content aligns with approved communication strategies, themes, and target audiences.

• Coordinate drafts with various staff directorates, protocol, and executive leadership.

• Simplify complex operational, technical, and policy subjects into clear narratives for joint forces, allied partners, and civilian stakeholders.

• Prepare read-ahead materials, scene setters, Q&A documents, biographies, and talking papers.

• Edit, proofread, and verify written materials for clarity, accuracy, style, and security considerations.

• Maintain version control, track changes, and ensure timely delivery, including on short notice tasks.

• Provide guidance to Public Affairs on messaging frameworks, narrative development, and strategic communication themes.

• Assist with additional writing tasks, including internal communications, talking points, executive memos, and ceremonial materials.

• Function within a remote/CONUS environment while integrating into an OCONUS command Public Affairs workflow.

• Carry out other duties as assigned or needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 6 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree in a related field; or 4 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree; or a High School Diploma or equivalent with 10 years of relevant experience.

• Proven experience in writing speeches, talking points, or executive communications for senior military, government, or corporate leaders.

• Ability to write in a persuasive and clear manner, adopting the voice and style of the Commanding General.

• Skill in translating complex operational or technical subjects into accessible content.

• Exceptional research, interviewing, and narrative synthesis capabilities.

• Strong skills in editing, proofreading, and fact-checking.

• Capacity to work independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and produce high-quality outputs under tight timelines.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Must hold and maintain a Secret clearance, with the ongoing ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.

• Preferred: Bachelor's degree with 3 years of recent specialized experience; OR an associate's degree with 7 years of recent specialized experience; OR a major certification with 7 years of recent specialized experience; OR 11 years of recent specialized experience.

• Preferred experience in United States Air Force, United States Space Force, or joint military Public Affairs settings.

• Strong knowledge of military culture, command structure, and operational terminology.

• Ability to operate effectively in a remote/CONUS environment while integrating into an OCONUS command Public Affairs workflow.

🏝️ Benefits

• Best-in-class choices for medical, dental, and vision plans.

• Wellness resources available.

• Employee assistance programs provided.

• Savings Plan Options (401(k)).

• Financial planning tools are accessible.

• Life insurance offered.

• Employee discounts available.

• Paid holidays and time off provided.

• Tuition reimbursement options available.

• Scholarships for early childhood and post-secondary education.

• Competitive benefits package.

• Valuable educational and training programs for ongoing career development.

• Bonus or other non-recurrent compensation may occasionally be available for qualified positions.