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Job Description
Location:
Any Location /
Remote Full Part/Time:
Full time
Job Req:
RQ223302
Type of Requisition:
Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None Clearance Level Must Be Able to
Obtain:
None Public Trust/Other Required:
BI Full 6C (T4)
Job Family:
Marketing and Communications Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Collaboration, Communication, Executive Communications, External Communication, Writing and Editing Certifications:
None Experience:
7 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes Job Description:
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. Our work depends on Communications Specialists joining our team to develop strategic communications in support of Customs and Border Protection's trade enforcement mission. Overview GDIT's Strategy and Performance Group (SPG) is looking for a versatile Communications Specialist to support an array of communications and outreach activities for multiple functional areas of a federal government organization. The successful candidate will work on a team of top-notch professionals to create a wide range of communications messaging and artifacts and welcome the chance to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, distributed work environment. What you get to do ... Collaborate with technical staff to help translate complex concepts and technical language into content comprehendible by a general audience Conceive and develop print and digital content for internal and external audiences, including in support of outreach events Prepare, edit, and revise presentations, talking points, and other documents Prepare, edit, and revise materials promoting and supporting external events that raise awareness for system users of technical enhancements to program functionalities Execute quick-turn communications tasks for senior leadership Manage and execute multiple assignments simultaneously Develop and execute communications plans designed for specific initiatives Plan, write, and edit content on deadline and to a high standard of quality Adhere to standards and quality-assurance resources such as style guides and federal plain language requirements Plan, schedule, and facilitate meetings on various platforms (in-person, MS Teams, Webex, etc.) What you need to have .. .
Education:
Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, or related discipline
Required Experience :
7+ years of related experience
Security Clearance Level:
Current DHS U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) BI Clearance or must have the ability to obtain one Prior security clearance preferred
Location:
Remote (within the U.S.), plus possible required travel to Ashburn, VA, for quarterly onsite at client site
Citizenship:
U.S. citizenship required Required skills and abilities Editorial communications abilities (excellent writing, editing, and content development skills) Strong attention-to-detail mindset Ability to work independently, exhibiting accountability and ownership for assignments and work products Ability to complete assigned work products to a high standard of quality Initiative and eagerness to volunteer for assignments Natural inclination to readily engage in brainstorming and troubleshooting exchanges Team-oriented mindset, including willingness to readily and enthusiastically assist colleagues when needed Experience working in government space Extensive experience writing and editing on deadline for publication Experience conceiving and developing content for print and digital platforms Competency in use of standard office tools (e.g., MS Office suite, SharePoint, etc.) Familiarity and experience adhering to common content standards and quality-assurance resources such as style guides, AP Stylebook, 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 GDIT is your place ... At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
Growth:
AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
Support:
An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
Rewards:
Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
Community:
Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace Explore a career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your sense of ownership and pride in the meaningful work we do. The likely salary range for this position is $68,000 - $92,000. 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:
Less than 10%
Telecommuting Options:
Remote Work Location:
Any Location /
Remote Additional Work Locations:
Total Rewards at
GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee's date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
Our Identity Verification Process:
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.
About Our Work:
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc . Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
