Communications & Training Specialist - ATLAS MPA

$102,000 - $138,000/Yr

Unclassified - Washington, D.C., DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Washington, D.C., DC

10,001+ employees

About the position

As a Branding & Communications Specialist at GDIT, you will play a crucial role in advancing the mission of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through the ATLAS contract. This position is designed for a Communications Specialist Senior who will contribute to solving some of the most significant challenges faced by our clients. Your work will involve creating communication products, developing videos, managing social media campaigns, and supporting website development. You will also provide recommendations on best practices for content, usability, and design, ensuring that all communication efforts are effective and impactful. In this role, you will participate in the development, revision, and delivery of both internal and external communications materials in coordination with leadership within the International Operations (IO) division. You will consolidate information across various storage methods through web-based platforms, ensuring access control as determined by the associated programs. Your expertise will be essential in recommending best practices to improve efficiencies throughout the creation, deployment, maintenance, and updating of communication catalog products. You will utilize multiple forms of media, including video, photography, and webpage content, to enhance IO's image to government and public audiences. Additionally, you will create and develop professional communications and reporting products tailored for various audiences, including leadership, congressional members, and the media.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development, revision, and delivery of internal and external communications materials in coordination with IO leadership.
• Consolidate information across various storage methods through web-based platforms with access control as determined by the associated program(s).
• Recommend best practices to improve efficiencies throughout the creation, deployment, maintenance, and updating of communications catalogue products.
• Utilize multiple forms of media including video, photography, and webpage content to improve IO's image to government and public audiences.
• Create and develop professional communications and reporting products for multiple audiences (i.e. Leadership, Congressional, Media).

Requirements

• Master's Degree in International Relations, Communications, Public Administration, Political Science, or a related field with several years of related work experience; or a Bachelor's Degree in the same fields with five or more years of experience in government or international organizations; or 10+ years of specific sector experience with U.S. Government agencies, NGOs, or international bodies.
• Must obtain and maintain a favorable background investigation for access to sensitive but unclassified information.
• Excellent writing skills to produce clear, concise, and persuasive written content tailored to various audiences.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced skills in creating professional presentations.
• Strong verbal communication skills for presenting ideas effectively in meetings and briefings.
• Ability to analyze complex information and data, synthesizing it into coherent reports and presentations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, often with tight deadlines.
• Understanding of and sensitivity to cultural differences, with the ability to communicate effectively across cultures.
• Familiarity with international policies, treaties, and agreements relevant to the specific area of focus.
• Strong ability to conduct thorough research, gathering and interpreting relevant data to support communication efforts.

Benefits

• 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
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Short and long-term disability benefits
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance