Communications Specialist

Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer's core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level!Skills, Experience, Qualifications, If you have the right match for this opportunity, then make sure to apply today.Articus Solutions, LLC is a certified ANC 8(a), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado. We provide world-class Engineering, Integrated Hardware and Software, Advisory & Assistance Services (A&AS), Program & Project Management, Subject Matter Experts, Financial & Administrative Services, and Records Management Services. Articus has extensive experience supporting customers throughout the US and around the globe and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Chenega Corporation.The Communications Specialist will provide communications and policy-related support to the Readiness Division, Office of Management Services, Bureau for Management. The Readiness Division is responsible for coordinating the Agency's operational readiness, to include continuity of operations, emergency management, safety and health functions; domestic and overseas readiness assessments; and tabletop exercises. This position will be heavily involved in the communications for the division, including updating the intranet pages, drafting a variety of briefing and presentation materials, graphic design, policy analysis and drafting, event planning, and liaising with other Agency communications personnel.ResponsibilitiesAnalyze, evaluate, and make recommendations for new or modified management policies, regulations, processes, and proceduresDetermine policy compliance with USAID and other federal regulations and provide recommendations on alignmentResearch complex USAID administrative regulations and policySupport the Senior Communications Specialist in the ideation, metrics development, and writing of a communications strategy for M/CCSCo-manage and update the M/CCS Communications trackerDraft key messages for presentations, blogs, newsletters, notices, memoranda, talking points, and website contentWrite, edit, and format products and technical documentsUpdate the M/CCS intranet Content Management System pages (Drupal 9)Input and format content into Agency Notices systemPhotograph and edit imagesDraft presentation packages that include talking points, slides, run of showsAnticipate ongoing and ad-hoc communication needs and provide timely responses to urgent taskersIn-office requirement of 3 days per week; telework 2 days per weekOther duties as assignedQualifications5+ years of relevant experienceExperience working as an intern, support contractor, government staff, or industry staff is preferredMastery of communication principles, methods, practices, and techniques.Expert oral and written communication skills to clearly present decision points for leadership, prepare formal responses to requests for information and provide advice, information, and guidance to functional personnel thoroughly and professionally.Ability to communicate significant issues to leadership, other offices, coworkers, and the workforce, and the ability to communicate with all levels across the Agency.Familiar with Drupal 9, Google platform, Gov Delivery, Canva, and similar softwareAbility to travel domestically or internationally up to 10% of the timeExperience in and knowledge of USAID communications, operations, and policy is desirable though not required.How you'll growAt Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there's always room to learn.We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers.At Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits.Our positive and supportive culture encourages our team members to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and continuously look for new ways to maintain a culture where we excel and lead healthy, happy lives.Chenega MIOS is led by a purpose to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our team members, and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities.Chenega Corporation and family of companies is an EOE.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledNative preference under PL 93-638.We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2024-11-06