REQ#: RQ202840Public Trust: Other Requisition Type: Regular Your Impact

Own your opportunity to serve as a critical component of our nation’s safety and security. Make an impact by using your expertise to protect our country from threats.

Job Description

Communications Specialist

Apply your expertise to advance the mission and optimize our business strategy as a Communications Specialist at GDIT. Here, you’ll support solving some of our clients’ biggest challenges and help us grow the business.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Communications Specialist you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Communications Specialist joining our team to develop strategic communications in support of Customs and Border Protection's trade enforcement mission.

HOW A COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Participates in the development, revision, and delivery of internal and external communications materials

Conceive and develop print and digital content for internal and external audiences

Prepare, edit, revise presentations, talking points, news articles and other documents

Prepare, edit, revise materials promoting and supporting external events that raise awareness for system users of technical enhancements to program capabilities

Execute quick-turn communications tasks or initiatives for senior leaders

Plan, write and edit content on deadline and to a high standard of quality

Plan, create and distribute outreach print and digital outreach materials to support outreach events

Manage and execute multiple assignments simultaneously

Develop and execute communications plans designed for specific initiatives

Adhere to standards and quality-assurance resources such as style guides and federal plain language requirements

Plan and facilitate meetings on various platforms (in-person, Webex, etc.) with cross-functional stakeholders

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

● Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
● Required Experience: 2+ years of related experience
● Required Technical Skills: Competency in use of standard office tools (e.g., MS Office suite, SharePoint, etc.)

● Security Clearance Level: Current DHS U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) BI Clearance or must have the ability to obtain one
● Required Skills and Abilities:

Editorial comms abilities (strong writing and editing skills, and publishing enterprise experience)Strong attention-to-detail mindsetAbility to work independently, exhibiting accountability and ownership for assignments and work productsAbility to complete work products to a high standard of qualityTeam-oriented mindset, including willingness to assist colleagues when neededExcellent writing, editing and content development abilities, in a deadline driven environmentFamiliarity and experience adhering to common content standards and quality-assurance resources such as style guides and federal plain language requirementsComfortability working on a distributed team while working remotelyComfortability working in a fast-paced work environment with rapidly shifting priorities

● Location: Hybrid - DC Metro Area
● US Citizenship Required

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