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Supervisory Researcher-Writer-Editor (Senior)

Silver Spring, MD

Supervisory Researcher-Writer-Editor (Senior) 

Job Description

Nexight Group seeks individuals with proven experience in strategic planning, facilitation, analyzing and writing about complex topics, and managing projects, contracts, and programs. Ideal candidates are experienced in leading work for government clients, managing teams with diverse skill sets, and leading the execution of high-quality products and services. We are hiring for multiple positions to support energy, cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure work. 

Nexight Group is a small technical and management consulting firm that serves various clients in many topic areas. Adaptability, critical thinking, genuine curiosity, and collaboration are all equally essential skills for writing and editing. To learn more about the company, please visit www.nexightgroup.com.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Applicants should have the necessary skills to perform the following job functions:

  • Lead contracts and projects for federal clients, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and client expectations and applying industry best practices for managing schedules, budgets, and quality.
  • Build specialized understanding in new subject areas to produce succinct, accurate, and reader-centered deliverables. Synthesize complex, technical information at a level appropriate to the target audience, including policymakers, senior executives, subject matter experts, and the general public.
  • Lead and work collaboratively with teams to deliver high-quality products and services while improving readability and content to meet objectives and always ensuring technical accuracy of materials.
  • Work closely with clients and other stakeholders to understand requirements, incorporate/apply feedback, and ensure final products meet or exceed client expectations.
  • Provide constructive feedback and coaching to team members.
  • Design and facilitate strategic planning workshops, meetings, and roundtables with various stakeholders; accurately capture results; and synthesize inputs into summaries that identify key themes and meaningful conclusions.
  • Provide strong project management and organizational support, developing project timelines and charters, supervising project teams and workflows, maintaining accurate records and knowledge management systems, and offering thoughtful guidance on potential approaches or solutions to challenges.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Location and Physical Demands

Nexight’s offices are in Silver Spring, MD. This is a hybrid position. Candidates must be able to travel to the Washington, D.C., area to support clients.

This is primarily sedentary in an environmentally controlled office setting, although moving between work areas may be required. Manipulating a computer keyboard or mouse and operating standard office equipment is typically required for this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Summary of Qualifications

Minimum

  • Bachelor’s degree or comparative experience (4 yrs) in science, business management, communications, public policy, infrastructure security, or related discipline with demonstrated writing experience
  • 10 years of relevant professional experience
  • Experience leading and working with teams to execute client-facing deliverables
  • Demonstrated experience in project management, managing contract schedules and budgets, and managing complex projects
  • Demonstrated experience designing, organizing, and facilitating work sessions and other meetings to help diverse groups come to a consensus and collaborate on a way forward
  • Demonstrated ability to understand technical, complex information and translate it for technical and non-technical audiences
  • Supervisory experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication that reflects strong critical thinking, analysis, and synthesis capabilities
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to attain a Public Trust clearance

Preferred

  • Master’s degree or other advanced degree in a relevant discipline with demonstrated writing experience
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
  • Professional experience in a consulting or other professional services environment
  • Prior experience in policy, technical, or management roles working with energy, cybersecurity, or critical infrastructure asset owners/operators.
  • Professional experience managing federal contracts
  • Ability to obtain Secret or TS/SCI clearance

 

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this role considers various factors in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $90,000 to $110,000.

All full-time employees of Nexight Group receive a competitive salary and attractive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid parental leave, company contributions to employee health savings accounts (HSAs), company 401(k) contributions, profit sharing, and an annual bonus program.

To Apply

Please complete the application and upload the following: 

  • Resume
  • A cover letter articulating your qualifications uses examples demonstrating your relevant skills and background and details your motivation for this position. 

Failure to submit a resume and cover letter will result in your application not being considered. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact careers@nexightgroup.com.

Nexight Group LLC provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This involves all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities. The company will adhere to provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity, or age limitations where appropriate.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. PRINCIPALS ONLY. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Priority referrals of protected veterans desired. Equal Opportunity Employer. 

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