SAIC's Core Creative Studio is seeking a Communications Specialist to join our team and support an up-tempo, creative environment for an Intelligence Community (IC) customer located in McLean, VA. The Communications Specialist will support our customer in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a significant impact on mission. This role requires expertise in managing communications across digital and print platforms, updating and editing existing content, drafting new materials, and developing and implementing effective communication strategies to drive impactful outreach and engagement.
POSITIONS ARE CONTINGENT PENDING CONTRACT AWARD
This position will be in McLean, VA.
Travel: Required for this role.
All candidates will be required to provide writing samples prior to an interview. Please submit up to three examples of your work. Examples should align with the skills required for this role.
Your responsibilities will include the following:
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Assist in developing and implementing strategic and tactical communications plans.
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Identify effective channels and tools to engage diverse audiences and maximize reach and desired outcomes.
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Plan and develop digital communications products to include newsletters, highlight memos, informational articles and placemats, formal leadership messages, and other media products in written or other media formats.
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Support events including offsites, conferences, awards ceremonies, and all-hands meetings.
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Proactively research and propose creative alternatives to traditional communications.
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Familiar with utilizing various methods to measure the effectiveness of communications.
Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience.
Experienced in virtual and in-person events.
Knowledgeable of effective workforce communications methods.
Strong written and verbal communications skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks with competing priorities.
Excelling writing and editing skills.
We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
Skills Required
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
- Bachelor’s degree and 9 or more years of experience, or Master’s degree and 7 or more years, or PhD/JD and 4 or more years
- Experience supporting virtual and in-person events
- Knowledge of effective workforce communications methods
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks with competing priorities
- Excellent writing and editing skills
- Up to three relevant writing samples before interview
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