Communications Specialist

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Other

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

Other

Job Family:

Communications

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Content Development, Executive Communications, External Communication, Writing Newsletters

Certifications:

None

Experience:

2 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Communications Specialist

Apply your expertise to advance the mission and optimize our business strategy as a Communications Specialist at GDIT. Here, you’ll support solving some of our clients’ biggest challenges and help us grow the business.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Communications Specialist you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Communications Specialist joining our team to develop strategic communications in support of Customs and Border Protection's trade enforcement mission.

HOW A COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Participates in the development, revision, and delivery of internal and external communications materials

• Conceive and develop print and digital content for internal and external audiences

• Prepare, edit, revise presentations, talking points, news articles and other documents

• Prepare, edit, revise materials promoting and supporting external events that raise awareness for system users of technical enhancements to program capabilities

• Execute quick-turn communications tasks or initiatives for senior leaders

• Plan, write and edit content on deadline and to a high standard of quality

• Plan, create and distribute outreach print and digital outreach materials to support outreach events

• Manage and execute multiple assignments simultaneously

• Develop and execute communications plans designed for specific initiatives

• Adhere to standards and quality-assurance resources such as style guides and federal plain language requirements

• Plan and facilitate meetings on various platforms (in-person, Webex, etc.) with cross-functional stakeholders

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

● Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
● Required Experience: 2+ years of related experience
● Required Technical Skills: Competency in use of standard office tools (e.g., MS Office suite, SharePoint, etc.)

● Security Clearance Level: Current DHS U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) BI Clearance or must have the ability to obtain one
● Required Skills and Abilities:

• Editorial comms abilities (strong writing and editing skills, and publishing enterprise experience)
• Strong attention-to-detail mindset
• Ability to work independently, exhibiting accountability and ownership for assignments and work products
• Ability to complete work products to a high standard of quality
• Team-oriented mindset, including willingness to assist colleagues when needed
• Excellent writing, editing and content development abilities, in a deadline driven environment
• Familiarity and experience adhering to common content standards and quality-assurance resources such as style guides and federal plain language requirements
• Comfortability working on a distributed team while working remotely
• Comfortability working in a fast-paced work environment with rapidly shifting priorities

● Location: Hybrid - DC Metro Area
● US Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

● 401K with company match
● Comprehensive health and wellness packages
● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $65,450 - $88,550. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

10-25%

Telecommuting Options:

Hybrid

Work Location:

USA DC Washington - Other (DCC135)

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