Communication Specialist – Skill Level 3

Communication Specialist Skill Level 3

Job Status:Full Time (40 hrs.)

FLSA Status:Exempt

Reports To:Sr. Technical Director MAP

Grade/Level:3

Amount of Travel Required:<10%

Work Schedule:Monday Friday (core hours 9am-3pm)

Positions Supervised:None

Work Location:Hybrid/Remote and client site

Citizenship Status:U.S. Citizen

Clearance:TS/SCI

About the Organization

Global Skills X-Change (GSX) a veteran-owned small business is a leading authority in delivering professional development and workforce management services and solutions to equip organizations with the tools and capabilities to adapt to rapid change. With a special expertise in designing maintaining and managing professional credentialing programs nobody is better positioned to help employers deliver skilling reskilling and upskilling solutions in an evolving workplace. Our culture is one of innovation rooted in diversity equity and inclusion. Our team of Ph.D.- and Masters-level researchers Industrial/Organizational (I/O) psychologists MBAs and talent development professionals tackle todays most complex human capital and learning and development problems with rigor and creativity - while maintaining some of the highest client satisfaction and reputation scores in the industry. Your work at GSX will provide a lasting impact as you ensure organizations are equipped to excel in the face of change.

Summary

The Communications Specialist (Skill Level 3) supports communications initiatives within the Human Development Division (HDF) at NGA. This role is responsible for developing strategic messaging supporting leadership communications and assisting with the implementation of the Human Development Strategic Plan. The Communications Specialist works closely with leadership and stakeholders to create targeted communication products develop presentations and support workforce communication initiatives across the organization.

Job Description

• Develop communication messages intended for distribution to the NGA workforce.
• Draft senior-level messaging including talking points and leadership communications.
• Implement the HD Strategic Plan Provide presentation support to Office leadership to include message intent developing targeted/tailored graphical concepts and designs

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in communications Public Relations or a related field.
• At least 12 months demonstrated experience updating web content and using electronic publishing applications such as Microsoft Office Suite Adobe InDesign Photoshop Illustrator or Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• At least 12 months demonstrated experience using APA style writing and editing.
• At least 24 months demonstrated experience in communications strategy development.

Education: Bachelors degree in communications or public relations

Computer Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word PowerPoint Excel).
• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite applications such as InDesign Photoshop Illustrator or Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience updating web content and managing electronic publishing tools.

Other Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
  
• Ability to maintain required security clearance

Required Experience:

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