Amyx is seeking to hire a Communications Lead to support our Department of Homeland Security, ICE contract in the Washington DC area.
ResponsibilitiesA Communications Lead is required with a minimum of eight (8) years of progressive experience in developing communication strategies and executing communications programs in alignment with agency objectives. The communications lead should have specific experience in leading communications, advertising, marketing, or change management projects with a demonstrated ability to provide guidance and direction to project teams, supporting the completion of project-specific tasks within estimated time frames and budget constraints. The communications lead will have experience in planning complex change management campaigns and outreach initiatives, leading change management initiatives across large organizations, or leading complex change management efforts for federal agencies.
QualificationsThe communications lead will be required to interact with HSI and OCIO to support presentations, client meetings, management and technical review, provide industry insight, issue resolution, and support critical decision making.
*The communications lead must possess exceptional interpersonal skills and superior oral and written communication skills. *The communications lead will be required to tailor strategies to ease new technology adoption and to facilitate organizational change using qualitative and quantitative methods to measure change and user preferences. The communications lead will ideally possess certification in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or above), or other equivalent industry standard certification.
Current DHS Suitability Clearance and TS
Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans (PPO & HSA options available)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 401(k) with matching contributions
- Roth
- Qualified Transportation Expense with matching contributions
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance
- Wellness Program
- PTO
- 11 Holidays
- Professional Development Reimbursement
Please contact [email protected] with any questions!
Amyx is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Amyx is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
Physical DemandsEmployee needs to be able to sit at a workstation for extended periods; use hand(s) to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Most positions require ability to work on desktop or laptop computer for extended periods of time reading, reviewing/analyzing information, and providing recommendations, summaries and/or reports in written format. Must be able to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing. Employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds. Regular and predictable attendance is essential.
Skills Required
- Minimum of eight years of progressive experience developing communication strategies and executing communications programs
- Experience leading communications, advertising, marketing, or change management projects
- Ability to guide and direct project teams while meeting timelines and budget constraints
- Experience planning complex change management campaigns and outreach initiatives
- Experience leading change management initiatives across large organizations or federal agencies
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and superior oral and written communication skills
- Experience tailoring strategies to support technology adoption and organizational change
- Experience using qualitative and quantitative methods to measure change and user preferences
- Current DHS suitability clearance and Top Secret clearance
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher, or equivalent industry certification
What We Do
At Amyx, our mission is to exceed our customer's expectations on every contract, to provide an environment that encourages, recognizes and rewards the extraordinary contributions of our employees, and to advance and support the communities in which we work and live. Amyx. is a management and technical solutions provider and a "trusted partner" to our Federal Government clients on programs of national importance. We understand that successful programs require superior performance and a level of trust achieved through genuine rapport with the customer. Award-winning results have propelled Amyx to become one of the fastest growing businesses in the Washington Region. Amyx's service offerings include: - Program Management and Acquisition Support - Systems Engineering and Implementation - Enterprise Architecture - Business Process Transformation Amyx is also a Microsoft Certified Partner and a recognized leader in leveraging Microsoft platforms, applications, and associated information systems. Amyx currently qualifies as a Small Business under all NAICS codes that use either the new $7 Million and $25 Million SBA thresholds. We also hold a Top Secret Facility clearance. Amyx services can be easily retained by using the General Services Administration (GSA) IT and MOBIS schedule contracts, Government Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ contracts), and Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs).
