Speech Writer (Remote)

Speech Writer (Remote) ID:ARS-OA-008 Location:Washington Program:ARS Wage/Hr:$52.00 Hours/Week:15 Minimum Age:55 For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS).These experienced professionals provide administrative, scientific, and technical support to the Agricultural Research Service through the Experienced Worker Program (EWP).Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period.Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary.The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship.This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.PLEASE NOTE:An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions.An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions.The enrollee shall not sign federal documents, authorize the use of federal funds, nor initiate or conduct federally funded research projects.The enrollee shall not author articles for publication as a federal employee, nor coordinate scientific research between the Government and private industry.The enrollee shall not present themselves as a Government employee or Government representative at meetings both foreign and domestic or when coordinating federal agencies? areas of research.The enrollee shall not make decisions on federally based research on behalf of Government policy makers, and the enrollee shall not supervise any Government employees.This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States. This position will be open until filled.NOTE:This position has the option to work remotely.Qualifications:Minimum of 15 year(s) of experience in related field.OR MA/MS Degree Researching and understanding scientific material and writing/editing it in a language and form that is understandable and useable to a wide variety of audiences in the form of correspondence, briefing memos, reports, talking points and speeches.Has the ability to write and edit speeches in the voice of the presenter.Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint Prezi Duties:The Office of the Administrator (OA) Writer will support the Correspondance Management Unit in OA with talking point development, speech writing, briefing paper development, report editing, and writing summary responses as requested by ARS or USDA leadership.The enrollee shall not sign federal documents, authorize the use of federal funds, nor initiate or conduct federally funded research projects.The enrollee shall not author articles for publication as a federal employee, nor coordinate scientific research between the Government and private industry.The enrollee shall not present themselves as a Government employee or Government representative at meetings both foreign and domestic or when coordinating federal agencies? areas of research.The enrollee shall not make decisions on federally based research on behalf of Government policy makers, and the enrollee shall not supervise any Government employees.Speechwriting:Drafts and clears public remarks for the ARS Administrators (3) and other Senior Agency or Department officials that communicate Bureau policies, plans, programs and objectives to a varied set of audiences.40% Content Generation:Develops various talking points, briefing papers, memos, reports, and correspondence to various stakeholders and government officials.Writing with the proper ?tone?, research background provided by ARS subject matter experts, and ARS leadership ?voice? is required.40% Ensures movement of documents through the revision and clearance process, including ensuring the accuracy of documents required for the content management system posting process.This includes coordinating clearances and working with writers/technical researchers, technical staff, and clearance officials; and shepherding articles through multi-Agency approval; and reviewing the final publication.20% Other:Training will be provided as necessary by the agency.Physical requirements:Physical requirements of position:The work is sedentary and may involve some walking, standing, bending, carrying of papers, etc.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.Remote work arrangements are available for this position.NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies.It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs..