Corporate Communications Specialist

Job Description

Support communications projects as aligned to CIO-T five key strategic mission areas of IC ITE / Cloud Migration; Cybersecurity;

Mission Evolution and Emerging Capabilities; GEOINT Standards, Architecture and Engineering; workforce development and transformation.

• Assist CIO-T groups, divisions and offices highlight and publicize related CIO-T mission initiatives and audiences to a variety of audience through a multitude of communications tactics.
• Develop effective communication strategies, plans and tactics that highlight and promote understanding and awareness of key functional areas of the CIO-T directorate.
• Research, write, and coordinate news / feature articles or other communiqués, as assigned by CIO-T Strategic Communications Division chief.
• Develop other communication products, such as briefings, marketing campaigns, aimed at increasing awareness of milestones and initiatives for a variety of audiences.
• All products shall be written in accordance with AP Style guidelines and align with CIO-T Communications Strategy.
• Provide editing support to CIO-T team members and CIO-T subject matter experts on internal and external taskers, reviews, and requests, as directed by CIO-T Communications Division Chief.
• Maintain the CIO-TQC group mailbox.
• Follow established timelines, processes and procedures as well as continually look for ways to improve the overall processes, and support to CIO-T communications mission.
• Create and manage electronic content related to CIO-T Strategy.
• Communicate with CIO-T and subordinate offices on the status of assignments.
• Respond to emails requesting the communications support promptly at the request of the Government to provide assistance with communication needs.

CDRL : Reports, Briefings, Evaluations, Technical Assignments, Transition Plan, White Papers etc.)

• Create communication plans and tactical calendars for assigned communication initiatives
• Work seamlessly in a team environment, interfacing with interal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Plan and execute communications tasks as identified and assigned by the CIO-T Strategic Communications Division chief.
• Assist CIO-TES groups, divisions and offices highlight and publicize related CIO-TES mission initiatives and audiences to a variety of audience through a multitude of communications tactics.
• Provide editing support to CIO-TES team members and CIO-TES subject matter experts on internal and external taskers, reviews, and requests, as directed by CIO-TESC Division Chief.
• Develop effective communication strategies, plans and tactics that highlight and promote understanding and awareness of key functional areas of the CIO-TES office.
• Research, write, and coordinate news / feature articles or other communiqués, as assigned by CIO-TESC Division chief.
• Maintain the CIO-TES group mailbox.
• Follow established timelines, processes and procedures as well as continually look for ways to improve the overall processes, and support to CIO-TES communications mission.
• Create and manage electronic content related to CIO-TES Strategy.
• Communicate with CIO-TES, subordinate offices and SMEs on the status of assignments.
• Plan and execute communications tasks as identified and assigned by the CIO-TESC Division Chief.

Required Skills

• Possess a bachelor degree in Communication, Journalism, English with 7-10 years of experience.
• Demonstrate advanced skill in oral and interpersonal communication, and writing at collegiate and professional levels, especially news and feature writing.

Demonstrated written and oral communication skills with drafting documents and briefings.

• Demonstrated experience utilizing critical thinking data gathering and analytic skills.
• Demonstrated experience with AP Style guidelines.

Desired Skills

• Demonstrated experience in Communication Management with senior leadership and the remaining organization on a daily basis.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Suite to create required documentation and briefings.
• Demonstrated experience with SharePoint.

Pay & Benefit Highlights

Compensation

• Above market fixed salary or hourly pay.
• Up to $10,000 bonus for each referral.
• Additional bonuses for exceptional performance, assisting with business development and company growth.

Health

100% paid premiums for health insurance. Choose from over 80 gold-level medical plans from Aetna, CareFirst, Kaiser and UnitedHealthcare.

Choose from PPO, EPO, POS, HMO, and HSA-compatible.

• HSA and FSA options.
• 100% paid premiums for dental insurance.
• 100% paid premiums for vision insurance.

Income Protection

• 100% paid premiums for short-term disability.
• 100% paid premiums for long-term disability.
• 100% paid premiums for accidental death & dismemberment.
• 100% paid premiums for life insurance with a $200,000 max benefit.

Retirement

• 8% company contribution to 401k with immediate vesting.
• 401k pre-tax and Roth options.

Leave

• Up to 20 days of flexible paid time off (PTO).
• 11 days of paid floating holidays.

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible work schedules including flex time and compressed work period.
• Remote work including partial or fully remote (contract and project-dependent).

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Base-2 Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.