Senior External Communications Specialist – Public Relations and Government Relations
General Dynamics Information Technology•Falls Church, VA
•Hybrid
About The Position
General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is a $9 billion, 28,000-person global IT services and technology company, recognized as a leader in providing solutions for government and commercial sectors. The Corporate Marketing and External Communications organization is responsible for showcasing GDIT’s capabilities and achievements, fostering trust and engagement among stakeholders, and executing strategic communication initiatives. The External Corporate Communications team ensures a unified and compelling voice for GDIT through public relations and government relations. The Senior External Communications Specialist (Public Relations and Government Relations) will be instrumental in achieving the team's objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, government, public policy, journalism, public relations, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in media relations, public relations, journalism, government, public policy or related field.
- Comfort engaging with trade reporters and media contacts, including in-person and over the phone.
- Strong writing and editing skills with attention to detail and clarity.
- Familiarity with media monitoring tools; experience producing reports is a plus.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and stakeholders in a fast‑paced environment.
- Interest in federal government, defense, national security, technology, and workplace trends.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Asana or similar project management platforms preferred.
- Experience with AI and integrating AI tools into workflows preferred.
- Experience working in a government contracting or federal environment preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support the external communications strategy and execution, including planning, messaging, content creation, speaking opportunities, media relations, and government relations.
- Support the development of press materials, including media pitches, press releases, talking points, executive quotes, FAQs, and briefing documents.
- Develop internal briefing materials for external engagements, including media interviews, event speaking opportunities, and briefings with government officials.
- Maintain media lists, track journalist activity, and research newsworthy opportunities or trends.
- Support executive visibility for senior leaders.
- Assist in issues and reputation management communications monitoring, documentation, and message tracking as needed.
- Support government relations team with policy tracking, monitoring federal activity, preparing briefings for external engagements, and timely policy insights that can inform business decisions.
- Coordinate engagement with industry research firms like IDC, Forrester, and Gartner.
- Oversee the GDIT awards program, coordinate, submit and track award submissions.
- Lead the promotion of awards externally.
- Coordinate closely with the marketing organization teams to ensure alignment on messaging, timing, and priority initiatives.
- Manage projects to keep tasks, deadlines, and cross-team collaboration organized and on track.
- Deploy AI tools to drive efficiency in the execution of external communications activities.
Benefits
- AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
- An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
- 401K with company match
- Competitive pay
- Paid time off
- Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
- Dental plan options
- Vision plan
- 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.
- Full flex work weeks where possible
- Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
