Communications Specialist (Secret Clearance)

Corner Alliance • Washington, DC

11h • $60,000 - $85,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Corner Alliance is a dynamic, growing consulting firm that devotes itself to providing an enriching employee experience while working in meaningful ways to create results for the government. We are currently seeking an experienced Communications Specialist with 3 years of experience to join our team and fully embrace our commitment to deliver, grow, and thrive. About the Role: As a Communications Specialist supporting our Federal government client, you will be engaged in producing internal and external communications artifacts for a mission critical program. You will work as part of a collaborative hybrid team highlighting program successes, developing training materials, providing technical edits to critical program documents, and assisting in the creation and execution of communication strategy. You will work closely with the Senior Communications Analyst, to support our federal client to ensure program alignment to the agency mission and priorities.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience
• A Master’s Degree and 1 year of experience may substituted in lieu of 3 years of experience
• Previous experience gathering, analyzing, and composing complex information.
• Demonstrated experience translating technical information into clear, readable documents to be used by technical and non-technical personnel
• Must possess the ability to work collaboratively with subject matter experts and government personnel.
• Ability to understand complex technical issues and communicate those issues to a non-technical audience.
• Ability to build partnerships across all levels of government
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
• Must be able to manage multiple projects and provide proposals and recommendations on processes and initiatives undertaken by the federal staff.
• Must be a self starter, and easily move between independent tasks and collaborative tasks.
• Must have an active SECRET security clearance

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience supporting the Department of Homeland Security
• Don’t think you have everything for this role but are still very interested? Please don’t hold back from applying because you may not have it all. You can learn and grow with us. We're looking for someone who is coachable, unflappable in navigating challenges, resourceful in learning new skills, innovative in challenging the status quo, excellent in writing, analytical in thinking, skilled in prioritization, and a rapport builder with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Developing, maintaining, and supporting the execution of communication strategies, plans, and outreach.
• Conceptualizing, designing, and executing responsive and interactive digital guidance, publications, and tools for applicants across multiple platforms, as requested.
• Creating and updating briefing and marketing materials needed for site visits, conferences, speaking engagements, and other outreach events.
• Drafting written and oral talking points for presentations and engagements as needed.
• Managing the content of the information on the DHS website.
• Supporting the development of communication strategies and stakeholder outreach.
• Coordinating and facilitating timely communication and outreach efforts with internal and external stakeholders.
• Leading the editorial reviews of formal internal and external DHS correspondence.
• Maintaining the security and confidentiality of all sensitive and proprietary information submitted by applicants.
• Carry out our Commitments to Deliver, Grow, and Thrive

Benefits

• Corner Alliance offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for full-time employees including 401k matching (4%), PTO (3 weeks to start, 4 weeks (2-5 years) and 5 weeks (5 years+)), health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, FSA accounts, 4 weeks of paid parental leave, 11 paid holidays (including your birthday off), fitness & cell phone reimbursements, monthly all hands update meetings, annual in-person all hands team building day and evening out, regular check-ins for professional growth goals, semi-monthly one on one performance manager meetings, a social team that coordinates monthly events, use of technology like Slack to keep us connected and collaborative, and overall, a company culture dedicated to a highly engaged team.
• Corner Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. We are dedicated to building a diverse and talented workforce that reflects the strength of our society and our shared commitment to excellence and inclusivity. We make a steadfast commitment to actively seek, recruit, and hire qualified candidates from these groups for our open positions.
• In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Corner Alliance please call [phone] or email [email protected] .
• Corner Alliance participates in the E-verify program and will provide the Federal Government with Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization in the U.S.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level