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Marketing and Communication Specialist - National Capital Region
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What they do
A Communications or Public Relations Specialist coordinates internal and external communications for a company or organization. Provides information to employees on company activities, such as the launch of a new product or a community service initiative. Writes and edits public communications; develops media contacts and prepares material for press and media distribution; monitors media coverage. May assist with events planning.
$87,170 / year median in Maryland
+3% projected growth
Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Facilitate the translation of complex technical concepts into clear, actionable business language for stakeholders, ensuring alignment between technical deliverables and business objectives
- Develop and execute communication strategies that effectively convey CIO program goals, technical progress, and outcomes to diverse audiences including senior executives, technical teams, and external partners
- Create and disseminate technical and business-oriented content including white papers, executive summaries, presentations, and reports tailored to different stakeholder groups
- Develop communication packages for Sponsor leadership, the White House, and Congress; support the development of executive-level memorandums, talking points, and informational briefings
- Support the onboarding and off-boarding process for new and departing Sponsor and contractor personnel
- Establish and manage feedback mechanisms to capture business requirements and ensure they are accurately translated into technical specifications
- Identify, implement, and manage appropriate communication tools and channels to ensure timely and effective information exchange between technical teams and business stakeholders
- Conduct market analysis to identify trends and opportunities that can influence both technical and business strategies, ensuring the program remains competitive and aligned with industry best practices
- Facilitate coordination activities across multiple ODNI and contractor components to ensure successful completion of cross-organizational tasksEducation and Experience Requirements
- Active TS/SCI clearance with a Polygraph is required prior to start date
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must comply with all ODNI on/off-boarding requirements including mandatory annual training (completed by November 1 each year)
- Must ad to all applicable ICDs, NISPOM, ODNI Security Instructions, and Sponsor-specific security policies
- Use of Generative AI tools in performance of contract work requires written COTR approval prior to use
- All experience must be within the last 10 years.
Entry Level:
HS/GED + 6
years experience- Associate's + 4 years experience
- Bachelor's + 2 years experience
- Master's degree (experience may be substituted as appropriate)
Journeyman Level:
HS/GED + 8
years experience- Associate's + 6 years experience
- Bachelor's + 4 years experience
- Master's + 2 years experience
Senior Level:
HS/GED + 10
years experience- Associate's + 8 years experience
- Bachelor's + 6 years experience
- Master's + 4 years experience
- PhD + 2 years experienceExpert /
Master Level:
HS/GED + 12
years experience- Associate's + 10 years experience
- Bachelor's + 8 years experience
- Master's + 6 years experience
- PhD + 4 years experience
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