Training & Strategic Communications Specialist

Diné Development Corporation • Arlington, VA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Diné Source, a subsidiary of Diné Development Corporation (DDC), is seeking a Training & Strategic Communications Specialist to support the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Category Management Team. This role integrates training development, strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, and multimedia production to drive adoption and understanding of Category Management across the Air Force acquisition community. The ideal candidate will design and deliver training programs while executing a comprehensive communications strategy that includes digital outreach, executive engagement, performance storytelling, and enterprise-wide messaging. This position is primarily onsite at the Pentagon.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5+ years of Change Management experience in a Department of Defense environment (Air Force preferred)
• Experience developing training programs, curricula, and learning strategies
• Experience supporting strategic communications, outreach campaigns, and stakeholder engagement
• Experience working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
• Experience supporting complex program, business analysis, or transformation initiatives
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable messaging
• Experience with executive-level briefings and presentations
• Expertise in performance and value storytelling
• Instructional design experience and knowledge of adult learning principles
• Training development and facilitation experience
• Experience developing multimedia content (video, scripts, training materials)
• Familiarity with microlearning and digital engagement tools
• Ability to assess stakeholder needs and drive behavioral change
• Experience aligning messaging across diverse audiences
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint)
• Experience with survey and feedback tools (e.g., Forms, Qualtrics)
• Experience with graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Express, VistaCreate)
• Active Secret clearance required
• U.S. Citizenship required

Nice To Haves

• Air Force acquisition or Category Management experience
• Experience supporting Defense Acquisition University (DAU) training or curriculum development
• Experience pairing performance dashboards with narrative communications
• Familiarity with IBIS or similar business intelligence platforms
• Experience supporting enterprise-wide change and adoption initiatives

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Category Management training programs, including curricula, lesson plans, learning objectives, instructor-led and online training materials, facilitator guides, participant materials, and training trackers
• Support Defense Acquisition University (DAU) course development and updates
• Maintain training catalogs, materials, and resources in SharePoint
• Update training content to reflect evolving policies, tools, and processes
• Support training related to Contract Data Literacy, Spend Analysis, and Business Intelligence initiatives
• Assist with facilitation of training sessions ranging from small workshops to large-scale forums
• Develop and execute a 12-month strategic communications roadmap across internal and external platforms (e.g., SharePoint, Teams, LinkedIn)
• Translate complex acquisition and Category Management concepts into clear, compelling messaging
• Create executive briefings, presentations, reports, messaging frameworks, and communication products
• Lead performance and value storytelling, articulating outcomes and how category strategies enabled them
• Develop and manage digital communication campaigns promoting Category Management initiatives
• Draft and publish content highlighting program updates, success stories, and strategic initiatives
• Support internal communications across enterprise platforms (Teams, SharePoint, etc.)
• Align messaging across channels to ensure consistency and adoption
• Identify, evaluate, and support participation in relevant conferences, symposiums, and industry events
• Develop materials for leadership participation, including speaking points, presentations, and supporting collateral
• Support efforts to expand audience reach, stakeholder engagement, and executive buy-in
• Coordinate presence at Category Management symposiums and acquisition forums
• Develop and manage the Category Management Spotlight Newsletter
• Pair performance dashboards with narrative storytelling to explain results and strategic impact
• Support quarterly communications and performance reporting efforts, including webinars, live presentations, forums, and symposium events
• Communicate progress against baselines, targets, and strategic goals
• Support IGNITE-style onboarding initiatives for new users and stakeholders
• Promote adoption of standardized Category Management vocabulary and messaging frameworks
• Develop onboarding materials explaining tools, templates, processes, governance, and roles
• Reduce duplication and inconsistency across category communications
• Maintain consistent communication with DAF stakeholders regarding ongoing initiatives
• Support SharePoint updates, newsletters, email communications, office hours, and stakeholder engagement sessions
• Communicate availability of tools, dashboards, and data resources (e.g., IBIS and related platforms)
• Develop multimedia products including training and educational videos, scriptwriting, storyboarding, and video editing
• Maintain and enhance existing multimedia training assets
• Support microlearning and digital training delivery
• Support updates to Category Management processes, tools, and templates
• Ensure alignment between training materials, communications products, and program guidance
• Assist with configuration management of training and communication assets
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, retirement savings with company match, paid time off, voluntary supplemental benefits, and access to an employee assistance program.
• The package also includes educational assistance, with tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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