Communications Specialist / Technical Writer
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced Technical Writer / Communications Specialist to join our team supporting the VA’s Digital Transformation Center (DTC). In this role you will write, edit, and distribute technical communications regarding the DTC’s low code/no code platforms. As a Communications Specialist, you will serve as a subject matter expert on strategic and technical communications, processes, and standards in an agile environment. You will facilitate meetings and briefings with large audiences that will include senior VA leadership, so you must be comfortable with and skilled at public speaking. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting the VA’s mission, learning about new technologies including AI, and who works well in an agile environment.
Requirements
- US Citizen or Permanent resident to be eligible to obtain a Public Trust Clearance
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, technical writing, public relations, or similar. Experience and related certifications will be considered in lieu of degree
- Minimum of 2 yearspreviousexperience supporting government agencies with special consideration given to applicants with VA experience
- Familiarity with agile methodologies
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint,and befamiliar with Slack, Jira, and Confluence
Nice To Haves
- Graphic design experiencea plusbut notrequired
Responsibilities
- Collaborating with stakeholders on platform-related communications which includes writing, editing, approval coordination, and distribution
- Facilitating meetings and presentations to internal and external participants, including large audiences and government clients
- Supporting program events such as PI Planning and drafting executive level communications summarizing those events
- Being the POC for program level communications and working closely with Sprezzatura leadership to ensure the appropriate information is conveyed to the right audience in the best way possible
- Hosting educational workshops regarding communication best practices and contract-specific communication requirements
- Assisting with onboarding new personnel to the contract as well as new system integrators within the DTC space
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- HealthSaving Account(when enrolled ineligible plan) with Companycontribution
- Company paidLife, Accidental Death, Short-term & Long-term Disability
- VoluntaryAccident, HospitalIndemnity, & Critical Care Insurance
- Voluntary Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- AccruedPaid Time Off & Company Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
