Req ID: RQ168507Type of Requisition: RegularClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: NonePublic Trust/Other Required: NACI (T1)Job Family: CommunicationsSkills:Communication,External Communication,Press Releases,Web Content,Writing NewslettersExperience:5 + years of related experienceJob Description:We are looking for a passionate and energetic Communication Specialist / Technical Writer to join our team supporting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention .This position requires an experienced communicator, who will work directly with senior leadership and the communications team to support a broad range of duties, including drafting and publishing materials for speeches, partner meetings, blogs, webinars, national conferences, and other public facing events. This position will also work with the web content creation team to develop graphics, videos and to update content on internal and external facing websites. This position would be ideal for a candidate with a journalism or writing background, who has experience summarizing technical, often complex information and translating it to plan language for consumption by a wider audience.This role is fully remote; however, must be able to work Eastern Standard Time (EST) zone schedule/hours.Job Description
Develops and revises marketing communications materials and provides related support services, including staging trade show and event exhibits, speakers support, briefing support, advertising, brochures, white papers and reports, newsletters, website content, video/multimedia, public affairs, professional association activity and events, philanthropic campaigns, and or other promotional activity
Develops and revises external communications materials and provides related support services, including media and industry analyst relations, news releases, PR support for trade shows, sponsorships and speaking events, by-lined articles, media interviews, developing case histories and story pitches, and industry awards
Develops and revises internal and/or executive communications materials and provides related support services, including internal web postings, newsletters, e-letters, magazines, reports, events, speaking opportunities, briefing material, presentations, demos, brochures, video, web casts, document reproduction, and or other communications related activity
Coordinates with more-experienced Communications Specialists and various Division and department managers to ensure accurate information is incorporated in communications messages, materials, and activities
Supports proposal development activities as required
Maintains knowledge of company services, products, partners, and organization
Maintains knowledge of major industry, competitor and customer events, issues, and activities
Required Skills and Experience:
BA/BS and 5+ years of experience
Experience with content creation, document clearance processes and Section 508 compliance
Demonstrated ability to coordinate large communication projects with multiple stakeholders
Experience creating communication products for internal and external audiences, including FAQ's, Infographics, social media articles and policy documents
Experience translating technical jargon and policy statements into plain language
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust level clearance
Must be able to work on Eastern Standard Time schedule/hours
Desired Skills and Experience
Masters degree preferred
2+ years maintaining content and appearance of websites/intranet
Experience scripting, recording, and publishing videos.
Experience with Data Modernization or other large scale, technical or public health initiatives, is a plus.
Attributes for Success:
Able to work independently, with direction from senior leadership, as part of a cross-functional team.
Apply creative and thoughtful approaches to graphic arts and branding
#GDITPublicHealthJobs#GDITFedHealthJobsOur benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees.To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
