Innovative Reasoning is hiring: Senior Staff Writer / Analyst in Tampa

The Senior Staff Writer / Analyst provides advanced writing, editing, and analytical support to MARCENT headquarters, ensuring the production of timely, accurate, and professional executive-level documents. This role is responsible for researching and drafting analytical papers, editing correspondence and reports for distribution, and integrating technical knowledge from subject matter experts into clear, authoritative written products. The Senior Staff Writer / Analyst also supports the development of speeches, templates, and style guides to standardize MARCENT publications, and provides surge editorial support during major exercises or contingencies. By combining strong research and analytical skills with exceptional writing ability, the Senior Staff Writer / Analyst ensures MARCENT leadership has high-quality communication products that inform decision‑making and reinforce the command's mission priorities.

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Responsibilities / Duties

• Research and develop analytical papers, recommendations, and policy documents.
• Edit and finalize official correspondence and reports for command distribution.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts across MARCENT to integrate technical knowledge into executive documents.
• Maintain standards of accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with USMC reporting formats.

Supplemental Duties

• Assist in developing templates and style guides for MARCENT publications.

Administrative Duties

• Track writing / editing taskers and update leadership on status.
• Ensure compliance with command records management and correspondence tracking systems.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Education / Experience / Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications required.
• 5-10 years professional writing and analysis experience.
• TS / SCI clearance required.

Additional Skills

• Exceptional grammar, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong research and analytical abilities to translate complex information into clear executive products.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

Location

Primary workplace is MARCENT Headquarters, MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Florida.

Work Environment

Office environment within a joint military / civilian / contractor staff. Fast‑paced setting with high demand for accurate, polished written products.

Physical Demands

Primarily sedentary work involving extensive computer use for research, drafting, and editing.

Work Schedule

Full‑time, 40 hours per week. Monday‑Friday, 0800‑1600.

License and Other Requirements

Valid U.S. Driver's License. Eligibility for issuance of a Common Access Card.

Salary and Benefits

As stated during the hiring process.

Security Clearance

TS / SCI clearance required.

Travel

May be required to travel for conferences, coordination meetings, or training in support of MARCENT operations.

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