Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Communications

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Content Writing, Media Relations, Public Affairs Communications, Strategic Communication Management

Certifications:

None

Experience:

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. Our work depends on a Communications Specialist Advisor joining the F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office (JPO) public affairs office in refining communications to internal and external audiences in Arlington, VA.

The Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) F-35 IT program support contract provides knowledge-based, information assurance and cybersecurity IT services to the F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office (JPO). Our services include digital media and strategic communication support, program management, enterprise performance management, enterprise architecture, implementation of emerging capabilities and requirements, life cycle management, operations & maintenance, enterprise data management, service desk support and IT training.

HOW OUR COMMUNICATIONS SPECAILIST ADVISOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

Develop print and digital content for internal and external audiences.

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

Execute quick-turn communications tasks or initiatives for senior leaders.

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

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.

Develop/update content for F-35 JPO external website.

Develop/update content for F-35 JPO intranet.

Assist and work within oversight of Public Affairs Office.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED (Required):

Security Clearance Level: Active Secret clearance

Required Experience: 8 years

Experience in public affairs, strategic communications, and media relations in a DoD environment creating communication materials for military and civilian audiences, including senior leaders.

Extensive experience writing and editing on deadline for publication.

Experience conceiving and developing content for print and digital platforms.

Competency in use of standard office tools (e.g., MS Office suite, SharePoint, etc.).

Competency in use of standard digital media tools (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite)

Strong attention-to-detail mindset

Ability to work independently, exhibiting accountability and ownership for assignments and work products.

Ability to complete work products to a high standard of quality.

Demonstrates initiative and eagerness to volunteer for assignments.

Education: BS/BA Degree in Journalism, Communications or related discipline

Work Location: Hybrid - Onsite in Arlington VA 2 days a week / 3 days Remote.

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

The likely salary range for this position is $105,622 - $138,000. 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:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Hybrid

Work Location:

USA VA Arlington

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.

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