Applicants should have the necessary skills to perform the following job responsibilities: Rapidly build subject matter expertise to effectively research, analyze, synthesize, and communicate complex topics, data, and expert viewpoints at a level appropriate to the specified audience (e.g., non-technical audiences, technical experts, managers, and leadership within both government and non-government organizations). Two writing samples that demonstrate your research acumen and ability to synthesize technical information and present it clearly, such as briefings, executive summaries, brief reports that analyze or communicate technical information, presentations, fact sheets, training or educational material, newsletters, or web articles.