VPD Govt Solutions is hiring a Communications Specialist in Arlington, VA. This is a full-time position. VPD is seeking a detail-oriented and creative Communications Specialist to support the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) Research and Insights Solutions Center. This role blends editorial excellence, multimedia content production, and strategic communication support to translate complex research into clear, compelling, and accessible products for both internal and external audiences, elevating the visibility and impact of the units work.

Responsibilities:

Editorial and Content Development Edit white papers for clarity, flow, tone, potential bias, and narrative impact, ensuring each product tells a coherent and engaging storyProduce dynamic content based on research, including Shorthand narratives, interactive web features, presentations, podcasts, and infographics Executive and Leadership Communications Develop executive summaries, talking points, and PowerPoint decks for leadership briefings and website publication Newsletter and Stakeholder Engagement Curate and manage the Research section of the units newsletter, highlighting key findings and updatesAssist in planning and executing online and in-person events to promote research and engage stakeholders Communications Operations and Workforce Support Support and refine communication workflows, templates, and standards in partnership with the teamManage job-posting language and coordinate communications with candidates, new hires, and support onboarding messagingProvide individualized coaching and training to analysts to strengthen their writing, storytelling, and communication skills