Ashburn, VA, US
2 days ago
Strategic Communications Specialist
Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Strategic Communications Specialist Job Locations 26 minutes ago(10/8/2024 8:50 AM) Job ID 2024-11031 Posted Date Consulting/Strategy Job Location US-VA-Ashburn Company Overview

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

 

QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

 

Why Join QinetiQ US?

 

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems.  In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview

 

QinetiQ US is seeking a skilled part-time Strategic Communications Specialist to support clients within the Department of Transportation to develop written and visual concepts that communicate ideas and inspire and inform the DOT mission. This position will require commuting to Ashburn, VA two days a week, but has the possibilty to be reduced based on client needs.

Responsibilities

 

QinetiQ US is looking for a Strategic Communications Specialist who can also write communications, provide extensive technical editing, and write social media posting and short articles from scratch.  Key responsibilities are:

Ability to manage multiple workstreams with different clients and deliveryParticipate in client meetings and work with senior team members to define communications requirements and present graphical conceptsWrite and design social media posts for federal lead approvalWrite short articles and communications for review by federal team leadProvide graphic visual representations of information to enhance written materials, including emails and blog posts, and to present information quickly and clearlyWrite and edit documents and web postings which conform to plain language guidelines and are section 508 compliantWork with federal leads to enhance branding within agency guidelinesEdit and provide Section 508 compliance for long form government documentsTechnologies include Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat DC, Premier Pro, and After Effects, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Word, and DrupalPropose new communications channelsWorking understanding of AI in graphic designAble to both take direction and think outside the box Required Qualifications

 

Requires:

10 years of experience, including prior DOT experienceVisual portfolio, as well as at least two professional writing samplesBachelor's Degree requiredThe ability to obtain Public Trust clearance is mandatoryAbility to change priorities quickly and deliver on time with evolving deadlines Company EEO Statement

 

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

 

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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