Strategic communications (TS/SCI w/Poly Required)
- Military veterans preferred
2020-11-21 SAIC (www.saic.com)
Other
/yr
full-time
employee
Chantilly Virginia United States
Description
This is an exciting opportunity to support an important effort that requires a self-motivated, creative individual to serve as a Communications Officer in a Front Office environment. The Communications Officer is responsible for developing communications products in support of a customer Front Office staff. The Communications Officer will work with the Program Manager, other members of the contract team, external organizations, and senior government managers to develop communication products in multiple formats for multiple audiences across the Intelligence Community. Key responsibilities include:
Developing employee communications content that supports the overall communications strategy and reflect key messaging
Finding and developing stories that publicize employees, innovation, and relevant programs and help play a key role in helping to shape the corporate culture and vision
Working with the communications chief to manage employee communications calendars and delivering content to support employee involvement and engagement
Proactively engaging with groups to understand communications requirement and plans
Writing and publishing content across the range of internal communication channels
Working with the Internal Communications and Creative Solutions teams on the production and development of employee newsletters and other communications - sourcing and writing content which is relevant, accurate and engaging
Providing support, as needed, on communications for employee events
Developing multiple communication vehicles, including but not limited to: newsletters, presentations, talking points, digital content, letters, brochures, training materials, and video scripts
Proactively seek opportunities and solicit feedback from team members to enhance programs, events, and communication
Writing and/or proofreading all communication distributed to team members
Ensuring all editorial content utilizes correct grammar, spelling, punctuation and organizational style
Qualifications
TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Must have a current/active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or equivalent professional experience
Minimum of ten (10) years of communications experience, preferably at least two (2) years writing/producing internal communications content
Superb written communication skills
Must have ability to work in a fast-paced and high-performance environment
Must have an adaptable work style and be comfortable interacting with all levels of officers and all communication styles
Must demonstrate exceptional verbal and written communication skills to develop and generate content for meetings, briefings, documents, blogs, and/or websites
Must have experience with Microsoft Office products, especially Work, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
