Alexton Incorporated · 11 hours ago
Communications Specialist-NASA HQ
Lorton, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$85K/yr - $85K/yrAlexton Incorporated is seeking a Communications Specialist for a full-time Federal position at NASA HQ in Washington, DC. The role involves researching, writing, and producing communication materials, planning events, and developing outreach strategies to enhance agency visibility and communication.
Asset ManagementConsultingFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologyManagement Information SystemsProject Management
Responsibilities
Research, write, edit, and produce materials to inform employees of agency policies, news, events, and programs through a variety of communication tools
Assists in planning, preparing, communication, and executing events for the director and employees
Conducts meetings with executives and managers coordinating information to provide accurate communication messages
Research, write, edit, and produce communication plans for agency wide messaging
Recommends strategies to improve units and agency communication
Develop outreach, and communications activities and products to raise awareness and visibility of the office’s products and services
Establish and maintain mutual communications between the stakeholders and industry, universities, other government agencies, and the public
Create and update communications products in support of the office’s mission, including press releases, brochures, web content, social media, and major reports
Drafting executive level talking points and speeches for director ‘s internal or external engagements
Developing/updating content for internally-facing and externally-facing webpages as needed, including coordinating with site managers
Experience with decision making that involve major uncertainties with regard to the most effective approach and methodology to be utilized in accomplishing the work due to rapidly evolving Internet technologies
Experience with online marketing and brand development including skill in developing strategies for disseminating content across multiple channels, including blogs and social networks
Experience in using multimedia editors such as Adobe Audition, Premiere, and Photoshop, in addition to CMS platforms, SEO, web metrics software, as well as adobe premiere pro or final cut
Experience in developing and executing online programs, including live events; in producing visual and/or multi-media content such as photos, videos, infographics, and data visualizations
Qualification
Required
Research, write, edit, and produce materials to inform employees of agency policies, news, events, and programs through a variety of communication tools
Assists in planning, preparing, communication, and executing events for the director and employees
Conducts meetings with executives and managers coordinating information to provide accurate communication messages
Research, write, edit, and produce communication plans for agency wide messaging
Recommends strategies to improve units and agency communication
Develop outreach, and communications activities and products to raise awareness and visibility of the office's products and services
Establish and maintain mutual communications between the stakeholders and industry, universities, other government agencies, and the public
Create and update communications products in support of the office's mission, including press releases, brochures, web content, social media, and major reports
Drafting executive level talking points and speeches for director's internal or external engagements
Developing/updating content for internally-facing and externally-facing webpages as needed, including coordinating with site managers
Experience with decision making that involve major uncertainties with regard to the most effective approach and methodology to be utilized in accomplishing the work due to rapidly evolving Internet technologies
Experience with online marketing and brand development including skill in developing strategies for disseminating content across multiple channels, including blogs and social networks
Experience in using multimedia editors such as Adobe Audition, Premiere, and Photoshop, in addition to CMS platforms, SEO, web metrics software, as well as adobe premiere pro or final cut
Experience in developing and executing online programs, including live events; in producing visual and/or multi-media content such as photos, videos, infographics, and data visualizations
Benefits
Paid vacation
Sick leave
Health benefits
Paid short/long term disability
401(k) with matching
Company
Alexton Incorporated
For over 20 years, Alexton has been a trusted partner to the federal government, state and commercial businesses delivering reliable contract support that keeps them moving forward.
Founded in 2005
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase