Content Specialist

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the end-to-end process of content generation—including research, structural composition, editing, security filtering, and compliance verification—prior to publication on secure networks.

Administer, populate, and optimize standard government Content Management Systems (CMS) and portals (e.g., SharePoint, Intelink) to ensure data is logically organized and easily discoverable.

Partner directly with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), military operations planners, intelligence analysts, and technical engineers to turn complex concepts into structured documentation.

Enforce rigorous technical writing guidelines, strict operational security (OPSEC) frameworks, and agency-specific style guides to maintain data consistency.

Track content usage metrics and platform health, generating analytical reports to continuously refine user experience and data accessibility.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years of professional experience
• 2 years’ experience in content management, technical writing, communications, or digital asset coordination
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Technical Writing, Journalism, Information Management, or a related field. A Master’s degree in a related field is equivalent to 2 years’ experience.
• An Associate’s degree combined with an additional 2 years of experience may be considered.
• A High School Diploma combined with an additional 4 years of experience may be considered.
• Strong proficiency with government-standard CMS portals (SharePoint), MS Office Suite, and basic knowledge of visual asset formatting (Adobe Creative Suite, HTML basics).

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working on-site or in support of a DoD Combatant Command (e.g., USSOUTHCOM)
• Familiarity with military terminology, joint operational planning environments, or public affairs guidance
• Experience implementing Section 508 compliance (accessibility standards for electronic information)
• Certifications in Knowledge Management (e.g., KMI Certified Knowledge Specialist/Manager) or project management fundamentals

Clearance Requirements

Must have a current/active Secret security clearance.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and military customers
• Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations