Strategic Communications Specialist

Overview

Location: Arlington, VA

Responsibilities

• Perform outreach to the media, Congress, the Department of Defense, and the public by preparing communications materials for external messaging and distribution.
• Support the Chief of Staff/Corporate Operations with providing information and communications support to the Leadership Team, JPO Community, and to F-35 stakeholders.
• Aid in the planning, development, and posting of updates to social media channels. Support efforts to provide digital media support for events.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of strategic communications, media outreach, and stakeholder engagement.
• Familiarity with messaging strategies for diverse audiences including the public, DoD, and congressional offices.
• Knowledge of public affairs, media relations, and government communications practices.
• BA/BS degree and 5 years of experience providing strategic communications and media outreach support.
• AA/AS degree accepted in lieu of BA/BS with accompanying 5 years of experience performing the duties described in the duties and responsibilities of this position.
• GED/Diploma accepted in lieu of BA/BS with accompanying 10 years of experience performing the duties and responsibilities of this position.
• Familiarity with Military Departments and Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) policy and documentation, and DoD reporting tools and major reports.

Compensation and Benefits

• We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive compensation plus potential to earn an annual bonus and merit increase.
• We also offer an extensive benefits package including:
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) / retirement plan
• 401(k) employer matching
• Parental leave program
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care)
• Accident and Critical Illness insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Company paid training and certification program
• Education Tuition Assistance for qualifying certificate and degree programs

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Gnostech, LLC is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace and we can only achieve this together.

Gnostech, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. For more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov.