Senior Writer - Department of Defense

Location: On site (no remote); must be willing to commute to Frederick, MD

Company Overview:

Blueprint Creative Group is a fast-growing federal contractor delivering strategic communications, training and development, and program management services to government agencies. With a portfolio spanning Department of Defense and public health institutions, we combine mission-aligned strategy with creative execution to inform, engage, and impact.

Position Summary:

We’re seeking a compelling and confident Senior Writer to support high level strategic messaging within a Department of Defense environment. The ideal candidate is a strong writer for creative and technical communications in addition to have superior written communications experience and a strong grasp of public affairs and creative messaging.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as the primary speechwriter for senior military leaders, crafting briefings, talking points, keynote remarks, official statements, executive correspondence, and ceremonial scripts.

Write and edit content for communication materials, web, presentation documents, newsletters and other content.

Translate technical and policy-driven content into clear, persuasive language for public and internal consumption.

Support high-profile events, conferences, and senior leader engagements with polished content that reflects organizational priorities.

Collaborate with visual and digital teams to align messaging across multiple formats.

Tailor tone, structure, and cadence to match individual leadership styles, while maintaining organizational clarity and voice.

Research policy documents, historical context, and technical background to inform speeches and briefings.

Maintain a responsive and flexible writing process in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Affairs, English, Political Science, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.

5+ years of executive writing, speechwriting, or high-level public affairs experience—preferably in a government, defense, or technical environment.

Proven ability to write for senior-level leaders and strategic stakeholders.

Superior grammar, editing, and storytelling capabilities.

Familiarity with DoD communications standards, public affairs protocol, and internal review processes.

Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams and departments.

Preferred Qualifications:

Background supporting communications in a STEM, defense, or public health environment.

Experience developing briefings for congressional hearings, media engagements, or stakeholder updates.