Communications Specialist

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Program Management

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Communication, Critical Thinking, Project Management

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is seeking an experienced Communications Specialist to join our team in support of a Federal Intelligence Agency contract. Primary responsibilities include:

• Performs a variety of complex administrative and analytical tasks in support of contract program.
• Participates in the development, modification, and delivery of internal and external communication materials.
• Supports the development and execution of program communication plans. 
• Supports the preparation of briefings to government customer and corporate leaders to include, but not limited to, draft talking points, scripts, and other communication products in coordination with business area and program leaders.
• Utilizes effective writing and editing skills to support program and business area leadership communications to include customer deliverables and proposal development.
• Ensures deliverables meet editorial and customer specifications, as applicable, and adhere to standards for quality, graphics, format, and style.
• Provides administrative support, where needed, as it relates to program and business area communication activities and customer deliverables.
• Develops plans, including budgets and schedules, and monitors tasks to meet contractual/project requirements for assigned program.
• Monitors and reports performance against plans to ensure that contractual, cost, and schedule objectives are met.
• Collaborates across business area and program to gain understanding of all facets of the program and its technologies.
• Participates in special projects as required.

• May interact with customers and other industry representatives to ensure conformance to customer requirements.
• May perform business development activities.
• May coach and provide guidance to less-experienced professionals.
• May serve as a team or task lead.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: BA/BS or equivalent, 5+ years of experience

Required Skills:

• Excellent critical thinking and strategic skills necessary to understand and strategically tailor communications to the program or business area.
• Must demonstrate success and comfort in working with a diverse workforce, including working alongside technical professionals in various levels of expertise.
• Outstanding time management; work within accelerated timelines while delivering high quality products to the customer.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; must be able to work effectively in a team environment with colleagues from a variety of departments and leadership levels.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint.
• TS/SCI clearance required.

Desired Skills:

• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of NRO and its Mission Partners, or within the Department of Defense.
• Experience in or knowledge of the IT field.

GDIT is Your Place

• 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
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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The likely salary range for this position is $90,504 - $122,446. 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:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA Chantilly

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. 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.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 30,000 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

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Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans