Noblis · 1 day ago
Strategic Communications and Program Management Specialist
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$96K/yr - $149K/yr
5+ years expNoblis is a company focused on tackling the nation's toughest problems and supporting critical missions for government clients. They are seeking a Strategic Communications and Program Management Specialist to manage the development and maintenance of various technical and non-technical documents and to effectively communicate the progress of the Department of Homeland Security's initiatives.
National DefenseNon ProfitInformation TechnologyNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Technical editing of reports on program office activities, strategy, execution, and more in response to regular reporting requirements and ad hoc requests from leadership
Preparation and polishing of presentations and talking points to support program office leadership engagements with DHS, interagency, state, local, industry, and public stakeholders, ensuring that messaging is impactful, concise, and compelling
Implementing plain-language best practices and ensuring program office communications are impactful and understandable to all readers regardless of technical familiarity
Assisting with office responses to regularly scheduled communications, ad hoc taskers, and other requests for information
Developing visual graphics/art for program office reports, presentations, and other publications
Tracking and organizing print and digital materials including data dashboards
Developing communication strategies, plans, resources, and outreach
Coordinating publication of documents and maintaining records of cleared documents and those in progress
Originating new or refining draft briefings, posters, newsletters, website content, program fact sheets, standard training materials, white papers, and other communications products in accordance with prevailing DHS policies, templates, and guidance
Performing analyses to identify current and future potential communication channels; identify target audiences; define internal and external perceptions; and identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities in those areas related to promoting DHS programs
Corresponding with clients, event speakers, participants, and event sponsors/exhibitors
Advising on sensitivity analysis and how to creatively share information that is interesting but also deemed publicly releasable
Advising on communications strategy; identifying target audiences, communications avenues, cadence, etc
Drafting guidance, SOPs, and other operational, policy, and strategic materials for use by Component and state, local, tribal, and territorial partners
Coordinating with policy experts to ensure messaging of new or changing policies is effective and wide-reaching
Assisting with dry runs of presentations, speeches, and other event-related communications for leadership
Preparing meeting agendas, capturing notes, and creating and disseminating meeting minutes
Facilitating and participating in client-led meetings with senior office and S&T leaders
Qualification
Required
Advanced Degree or such equivalent credits/certifications + 5 years of relevant experience or 10 years of relevant experience; domain knowledge of communications
Eligibility to receive DHS Suitability
SECRET clearance
Preferred
Active DHS Suitability is preferred
Advanced degree in communications, journalism, or similar field
Demonstrated experience providing communications support to programs and projects serving DHS Mission Areas
Demonstrated experience providing technical information in impactful, concise, plain-language terms
Experience developing communication strategies, and identifying current and future potential communication channels and identifying target audiences
Excellent written skills, communication, collaboration, and presentation skills. Proven results-oriented problem-solving abilities. Experience with presentation graphics and/or spreadsheet tools
Experience providing guidance, feedback, and consulting services to federal program managers or similar roles
Ability to work in a dynamic team-oriented environment, demonstrate teamwork and initiative, and function productively in the face of new assignments and the re-prioritization of existing assignments
Experience supporting DHS components and agencies either operationally or through project management
Experience with project tracking, collaboration, and work management tools such as Excel, Sharepoint, PowerBI, and MS Teams
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously inclusive of demonstrated experience prioritizing, tracking, and adjusting work streams as required with sufficient attention to detail to ensure efficient follow-through to project completion
Flexibility and adaptability to work in a fast-paced environment as well as creativity to propose new ideas to enhance communication products
Experience and demonstrated expertise developing a variety of communications materials for publication, internet, strategic initiatives, training materials, white papers, reports, etc
Experience in designing, developing, implementing, and managing/executing strategic communication plans, initiatives, and campaigns
Benefits
Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Work-life programs
Company
Noblis
Noblis is a nonprofit science, tech strategy organization that works in the public interest to help clients solve most complex problems.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mile Corrigan
President and CEO
William Streilein
Chief Technology Officer
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