Communications Officers develop and deliver communications to a wide range of stakeholders. They leverage a full range of journalistic, communications, and marketing techniques, platforms, and products, such as storytelling, speeches, briefings, articles, and others to inform, increase awareness, and shape the Agency’s image. Communications Officers engage with appropriate teams to promote programs and initiatives and oversee informational events, to include event planning. They work on activities across the organization and the agency.
Responsibilities include:
– Gathering and analyzing corporate or customer requirements for communication strategies or products
– Developing editorial strategy, ensures quality and cohesiveness of each day’s production
– Designing and executing communication campaigns and strategies leveraging a full range of communications platforms
– Developing communications including writing, editing, and publishing articles
– Engaging with appropriate groups to promote programs and initiatives
– Overseeing informational events, to include event planning
– Speechwriting
– Promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality
– Coaching others to create and deliver effective messages (for senior positions)
Job Summary
Do you want to inspire? Are you an enthusiastic self-starter? Are you comfortable working in a fast-paced environment that rewards flexibility and creativity? If so, this is the PERFECT career opportunity for you! NSAG Strategic Communications has an opening for a high-performing, creative professional with outstanding communication skills and a positive attitude. Communications Officers supporting NSAG will have the ability to shape communications from organizations and leaders to the NSAG workforce and Agency as a whole.
Qualifications
The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.
FULL PERFORMANCE
Entry is with a Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and no experience. A high school diploma or GED plus 7 years of relevant experience or an Associate’s degree plus 5 years of relevant experience may be considered.
Degree in Communication, Marketing, Public Affairs, Political Science, Journalism, English, or Writing is preferred, although any degree is acceptable (some demonstrated experience in communication or public affairs is required if degree is not related).
Relevant experience must be in the Intelligence Community/Department of Defense (IC/DoD) or in a Communications or public affairs related area (e.g., writing, marketing, or public relations).
SENIOR
Entry is with a Bachelor’s degree plus 6 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree plus 4 years of relevant experience or a Doctoral degree plus 2 years of relevant experience. A high school diploma or GED plus 10 years of relevant experience, or an Associate’s degree plus 8 years of relevant experience may be considered.
Degree in Communication, Marketing, Public Affairs, Political Science, Journalism, English, or Writing is preferred, although any degree is acceptable.
Relevant experience must be in a communications or public affairs-related area (e.g., writing, marketing or public relations). Some IC/DoD experience is preferred.
Competencies
The ideal candidate is someone with a desire for continual learning and who possesses strong communication (oral and written), problem-solving, analytic, interpersonal skills, and has:
– customer service skills to understand and meet customers’ requirements
– strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with personnel at all levels
– the proven ability to oversee, design, and execute communication campaigns and strategies
– the proven ability to work effectively (independently and/or within teams) across functional areas in a collaborative environment
– the proven ability to manage multiple tasks with competing timelines and deliverables
– resiliency
Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred:
– Communications
– Public Affairs
– Speechwriting
– Advertising
– Journalism
– Portfolio and/or Writing Samples will be requested
Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule
Salary offers are based on the candidate’s education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work role for the position.
Salary ranges vary by work level.
Salary Range: $66,214 – $144,976 (Full Performance, Senior)
On-the-job training, internal NSA courses and external training will be made available based on the need and experience of the selectee.
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, with basic 8 hr/day work requirement between 0700 and 1800 (flexible). Additional hours may be required.
How to apply
U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. NSA is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
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This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1601. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans’ Preference to eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans’ preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you may be asked to submit documents verifying your eligibility.
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