The Office of Policy, Planning, and Resources for Public Diplomacy, Outreach and Communications Unit (OCOM), requires a Public Affairs Specialist to develop and execute strategic communications projects to further the understanding of public diplomacy; monitor a variety of digital tools and trainings within the unit; and serve as a primary creator for various communications products.
Job Duties:
Support Communications Planning and Execution. Partners with the Senior Communications Advisor and the Knowledge Base Coordinator to identify, design, and execute compelling communications initiatives to advance OCOM’s mission. Coordinates and leads key operational and creative processes and convenes groups as appropriate to advance these initiatives. Leads the design and execution of individual communications projects as needed.
Support Unit Operations. Supports the operations of the Outreach and Communications Unit, including managing and advising on team interactions and devising and documenting processes. Supports the Unit’s interactions with stakeholders to design, fulfill, and secure clearance for communications products and processes. Acts as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the Unit Chief in shaping the Unit’s strategy and operational plans.
Analyze and Report on Communications. In conjunction with the Senior Communications Advisor and Knowledge Base Coordinator, serves as a project lead for the implementation and evaluation of the unit’s digital tools and respective training of these tools. Analyzes and reports on the success of projects to assess progress on strategic goals and objectives. Determines and documents key trends, guidance, and best practices for future projects. Provides expert advice and guidance on the implementation of new communications projects based on observed trends and best practices.
Requirements
- An undergraduate or graduate level education in a social science discipline or related field (e.g., communications, organizational leadership, psychology, etc.)
- 3-5 years of experience designing and executing communications products, and managing projects;
- High level of proficiency in written and oral communications
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Highly self-motivated, detail oriented, and organized
- Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance and DoS badge
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits
Benefits Include:
- Covers 100% of employee benefit premiums, including Medical (PPO or HDHP Option), Vision, Dental
- Matching 401K
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Pet Insurance
- Professional Development/Education Reimbursement
- Parking and Transit Benefits for NY, NJ, ATL, and DC Metro areas
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Skills Required
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in social science discipline or related field (communications, organizational leadership, psychology, etc.)
- 3-5 years of experience designing and executing communications products and managing projects
- High level of proficiency in written and oral communications
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Highly self-motivated, detail oriented, and organized
- Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance and Department of State badge
What We Do
DNI (Delaware Nation Industries) is the parent organization for all Information Technology focused businesses owned by the Delaware Nation. Founded in 2014 DNI was created to support the rapid growth of the tribe’s first 8(a) technology firm, Indigenous Technologies, LLC. In 2011 Indigenous Technologies began several teaming partnerships with CSI, LLC. and was awarded 4 prime contracts with federal customers as a result of this arrangement. This partnership continued through the Fall of 2014 when DNI purchased CSI adding its capabilities and past performance to the growing Tribal IT Services division. As a result of this strategic acquisition by the Delaware Nation, CSI became the second Tribally owned technology focused LLC in the Delaware Nation portfolio. The third company under DNI operations is CreativeIT, LLC. CreativeIT is being built with an eye to the future and is focused on developing core competencies which supplement the strong capabilities of its sister organizations. DNI continues to build a strong team of companies, providing an all-inclusive suite of Information Technology services and capabilities to our clients.
