Communications Specialist (Communications Rep 3)- 18508

Summary

HII-Mission Technologies is seeking a skilled Communications Specialist to provide communication planning and management support to a security organization whose mission is to protect our nation's critical assets through enterprise risk management, continuous innovation, and excellence in mission performance and customer service! This role will be responsible for recommending and implementing ideas, improvements, and best practices to continually improve the customer’s internal and external communications and engagement. Work will be performed at the customer site in Quantico, VA, with a hybrid work schedule that includes telework! Characteristics of a successful candidate include effective writing/editing skills to draft compelling content, ability to work collaboratively, takes initiative, is deadline-driven, and possesses good verbal and customer-handling skills. Come join our growing team today!

What you will do

• Develop highly professional communication materials/products, including outlines and metrics, that drive decision-making, depict compelling arguments, and clearly demonstrate the customer’s value proposition to internal and external stakeholders, as appropriate 
• Recommend approaches to achieve profile-raising (i.e., clearly demonstrating the customer’s value proposition to stakeholders) and internal communications objectives, considering messages, audiences, content, stakeholders, and other factors
• Draft compelling content that engages external audiences, advances key strategic messages, articulates progress/risks and ultimate value with project deliveries, differentiates communications, and demonstrates a sophisticated use of language
• Support other internal communications initiatives, such as writing and producing monthly newsletters/news releases, marketing brochures/pamphlets, SharePoint content development/management, etc
• Write and edit talking points and materials to prepare leadership for meetings, speaking engagements, presentations, and events
• Provide technical advice in communications, such as writing web stories, preparing PowerPoint presentations, developing success stories, graphics integration, etc
• Recommend ideas, improvements, and best practices to continually improve the customer’s internal and external communications and engagement
• Support any existing digital content channels and recommend creation of any multimedia content development that integrates well on designated platforms/websites
• Work closely, collaboratively and communicate effectively with all members of the project team including government and contractors
• Additional duties as assigned or required 
   

What we are looking for

• 6 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant experience
• Demonstrated effective writing skills to produce compelling, high-quality copy on complex subject matter for diverse communication products
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including ability to write technical documents and give state-of-the-art presentations to internal and external stakeholders
• Strong judgment and ability to make well-reasoned independent decisions
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently
• Strong client-service orientation
• Ability to multi-task and maintain professionalism under tight deadlines in a team-oriented environment
• Knowledge of communications systems and processes, including experience with using video, web, and email systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
• Clearance: Must possess and maintain a Secret clearance 

Bonus points for...

• Strong PR, media, or communications experience with large and dynamic organizations
• Good design instincts and experience in creating visually appealing communications highly desired 
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite programs, with an emphasis on Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
• Knowledge of digital content channels
• Knowledge of MS Teams as a collaborative tool
• Knowledge of SharePoint content management 
• Knowledge of AP Stylebook

Physical Requirements