F-35 Communications Specialist Advisor | Secret clearance

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. Our work depends on a Communications Specialist Advisor joining the F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office (JPO) public affairs office in refining communications to internal and external audiences in Arlington, VA.

The Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) F-35 IT program support contract provides knowledge-based, information assurance and cybersecurity IT services to the F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office (JPO). Our services include digital media and strategic communication support, program management, enterprise performance management, enterprise architecture, implementation of emerging capabilities and requirements, life cycle management, operations & maintenance, enterprise data management, service desk support and IT training.

HOW OUR COMMUNICATIONS SPECAILIST ADVISOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Develop print and digital content for internal and external audiences.
• Prepare, edit, revise presentations, talking points, news articles and other documents.
• Execute quick-turn communications tasks or initiatives for senior leaders.
• Plan, write and edit content on deadline and to a high standard of quality.
• Manage and execute multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Develop and execute communications plans designed for specific initiatives.
• Adhere to standards and quality-assurance resources such as style guides.
• Develop/update content for F-35 JPO external website.
• Develop/update content for F-35 JPO intranet.
• Assist and work within oversight of Public Affairs Office.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED (Required):

• Security Clearance Level: Active Secret clearance
• Required Experience: 8 years
• Experience in public affairs, strategic communications, and media relations in a DoD environment creating communication materials for military and civilian audiences, including senior leaders.
• Extensive experience writing and editing on deadline for publication.
• Experience conceiving and developing content for print and digital platforms.
• Competency in use of standard office tools (e.g., MS Office suite, SharePoint, etc.).
• Competency in use of standard digital media tools (e.g. Adobe Creative Suite)
• Strong attention-to-detail mindset
• Ability to work independently, exhibiting accountability and ownership for assignments and work products.
• Ability to complete work products to a high standard of quality.
• Demonstrates initiative and eagerness to volunteer for assignments.
• Education: BS/BA Degree in Journalism, Communications or related discipline
• Work Location: Hybrid - Onsite in Arlington VA 2 days a week / 3 days Remote.
• US Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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