Strategic Communications (STRATCOM) Specialist

About the position

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Strategic Communications Specialist, supporting the Defense Health Agency. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career. Our work depends on a detail-oriented, personable, multi-tasking communicator joining our team and utilizing their writing, graphic design, and photography experience to develop information products to enhance public understanding of the customer's mission and programs.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with the STRATCOM Director and organizational stakeholders to help identify key program initiatives and develop effective strategic communications strategies to promote them
• Analyze and 'translate' program information into engaging, informative, and professional materials for internal use and public release
• Produce and edit graphics, presentations, photos, captions, fact sheets, brochures, and other materials for use at stakeholder events and on official websites and social media platforms
• Coordinate with Strategic Communications personnel to sync efforts, maintain uniform organizational messaging and branding, and maximize public release opportunities for all approved content
• Develop and upload content for the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service (DVIDS) and approved social media platforms
• Partner with organizational stakeholders to help plan and design content for internal and external websites and assist with updates as needed
• Produce professional, engaging written copy, graphics, and photos for public release, working with stakeholders and customers in the Department of Defense, academia, and industry, as required
• Provide event planning support to include developing posters, flyers, displays, banners, table throws, and other materials, and obtain printing services as needed
• Serve as back-up to photographer/videographer, when needed, to provide support for various events and official functions
• Provide on-site support during events and conferences, to include taking photos and staffing organizational booths
• Develop professional communication and correspondence with organizational leadership for review and revision of graphics, presentations, photos, articles, and captions for internal use and public release
• Comply with all federal, state, and local Public Affairs policies, procedures, and initiatives
• Participate in special projects, as required

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, graphic design, or related discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, professional training, or work experience
• 5+ years of experience
• Proficient with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly proactive and able to work both independently and in a team environment
• Successfully communicate with personnel at various echelons using effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage numerous projects while effectively prioritizing and adapting to changing requirements

Nice-to-haves

• 2+ years of relevant communications experience within the Department of Defense or other Federal Government organization

Benefits

• 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