Communications Support Specialist
CACI International IncAbout the role
CACI is seeking an experienced Communications Support Specialist who will offer internal events planning and implementation, in addition to general communication planning, writing, and editing at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), specifically within the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO).
Ideal candidates should have significant event planning experience, DHS experience and an active DHS EOD, as well as the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and edit.
This role will coordinate communication among various DHS staff, management, contractors, and stakeholders.
This position is hybrid remote with onsite requirements rotating between the customer site in Springfield, VA and CACI’s PMO at the National Harbor in Oxon Hill, MD.
About the Role:
Support all facets of the planning and implementation of internal events ranging from Interagency to industry level events, including planning to project planning/ tracking of event; accommodating a hybrid format for both virtual and in-person participants and attendees; coordinating panel discussions; drafting talking points, presentations; preparing web content and surveys; facilitating rehearsal and dry runs before events from flow of shows; provide A/V tech oversight
Refine SOPs related to Events
Write and Edit, preferably short form
Work during normal business hours
Required Qualifications:
BA/BS + 10 years of applicable experience or equivalence providing executive communication support (equivalency includes MA/MS plus 7+ years applicable experience or AA + 12 years applicable experience).
Strong organization and communications skills and ability to work collaboratively with Senior Government Leaders.
Significant experience using notification and tracking systems to manage communications and responses, action items, deliverables, milestones, and performance status.
Exceptional Written and Verbal Communication Skills consistent with communication at the federal senior executive level.
Advanced proficiency utilizing Microsoft SharePoint, SharePoint Online, Microsoft OneDrive, Microsoft Office 365 (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.), Microsoft Teams, and Shared Drives for content management, workflow, and collaboration.
Ability to work independently on a complex task with little direction and management oversight.
Ability to understand the day-to-day operational needs of customers, experience to anticipate requirements and identify risks, a bias for action, and initiative to implement improvements.
Preferred Qualifications:
Possess an active DHS Entrance on Duty (EOD)
A Certified Special Event Professional (CSEP), Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), Certified Government Meeting Professional (CGMP) or similar certification
Experience working with a remote team
Excellent interpersonal skills and able to relate effectively with program employees, government/client representatives, and internal organizational functional representatives
Ability to discover relevant data, understand the context in which it is being used, and apply experience analysis to turn data into useful information
Ability to receive vague guidance, conduct research to better understand requirements, and achieve high quality results
Ability to provide advice and counsel to senior officials
Ability to manage multiple projects and requirements simultaneously in a diverse and dynamic environment with short-notice and under high pressure in high visibility situations
Experience developing, measuring, and assessing performance metrics – ability to make adjustment recommendations based on data and analytics
A collaborative, team-centric attitude and enthusiasm that encourages outreach and partnership
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What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our
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