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Founded in 1969, ICF is a global advisory and technology services company headquartered in Reston, Virginia. It delivers data-driven solutions across energy, en

Speech Writer & Coaching Specialist

Location

United States

Posted

13 days ago

Salary

$61.2K - $104.1K / year

Seniority

Mid Level

No structured requirement data.

Job Description

Speech Writer & Coaching Specialist

ICF

Role Description This position is contingent upon contract award. While not an immediate opening, we are actively interviewing and extending offers in anticipation of award. ICF Next is seeking a Speech Writer & Coaching Specialist to support a high-visibility federal outreach and engagement program serving military-affiliated communities. This role supports community and public engagement activities through development of speeches, talking points, presentation materials, and speaker preparation support aligned with outreach and engagement objectives. The Speech Writer & Coaching Specialist develops executive communications and presentation content supporting leadership engagements, conferences, workshops, stakeholder events, and public-facing activities. This role also supports speaker preparation and message refinement to ensure presentations are clear, audience-focused, and aligned with organizational priorities. The ideal candidate brings experience developing executive-level communications materials, preparing speakers for public engagements, and translating complex information into concise, engaging messaging for diverse audiences. What You Will Do - Develop speeches, talking points, briefing materials, presentation content, and speaker biographies supporting leadership and stakeholder engagements. - Support speaker preparation activities for conferences, workshops, panel discussions, presentations, and community engagement events. - Collaborate with communications teams, subject matter experts, and stakeholders to develop clear, audience-focused messaging. - Refine messaging and presentation materials to align with outreach, engagement, and communication objectives. - Develop supporting engagement materials, including handouts, presentations, speaker books, and event collateral. - Conduct background research and synthesize complex information into concise communications products. - Support leadership preparation through message refinement, presentation reviews, and speaking support. - Gather and incorporate audience feedback and engagement insights to improve messaging effectiveness. - Ensure communications materials adhere to government standards and accessibility requirements. Qualifications - Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance. - U.S. citizenship required. - Bachelor’s or master’s degree in communications, journalism, public affairs, English, political science, or related field. - 3+ years of professional experience in speech writing, executive communications, public affairs, strategic communications, or related field. Preferred Qualifications - Experience supporting federal government communications, outreach, or public engagement initiatives. - Experience preparing senior leaders or speakers for public engagements and presentations. - Experience developing presentations or communications materials for diverse audiences. - Familiarity with accessibility, plain language, and editorial best practices. - Experience supporting outreach, engagement, or strategic communications campaigns. Professional Skills - Exceptional written communication and message development skills. - Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. - Strong research, organization, and stakeholder coordination skills. - Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment. - Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams. Pay Range The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is: $61,232.00 - $104,094.00.

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