STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS & MULTIMEDIA SPECIALIST

Defense Information Systems Agency; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) in Fort Meade, MD, is seeking a qualified professional for a Cyber Excepted Service position at the Full Performance Work Level. The role focuses on planning, analyzing, and coordinating executive briefings, dashboards, and status reports to support J6 and Directorate leadership.

You will synthesize technical data into concise communications, manage project timelines, and collaborate across branches to align priorities with mission goals, while

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen and eligible for security clearance.
• Experience analyzing technical information to support executive briefings and reports.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional projects and disseminate information.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes incoming tasks, synthesizes technical information from across J6 branches, and ensures alignment with Directorate priorities and administrative standards.
• Plans, organizes, and integrates executive briefing materials, dashboards, and technical status reports for Directorate leadership.
• Synthesizes technical data into clear executive summaries, presentations, and program status documents.
• Coordinates and executes operational action plans, project synchronization timelines, and internal information dissemination strategies.
• Coordinates across directorate branches and external command elements to gather requirements and program metrics. Tracks milestones, facilitates cross-functional staff synchronization, and ensures Directorate operational initiatives are executed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Briefings

Executive summaries

Cross-functional coordination

Technical communication

Education

GG-11

Job description

Summary

This position is being recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It has been identified as a position necessary to carry out and support the mission of the US Cyber Command. It is in the Professional Work Category at the Full Performance Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA - FE/Endpoint Services/Customer Support Directorate.

Duties

• Analyzes incoming tasks, synthesizes technical information from across J6 branches, and ensures alignment with Directorate priorities and administrative standards.
• Plans, organizes, and integrates executive briefing materials, dashboards, and technical status reports for Directorate leadership.
• Synthesizes technical data into clear executive summaries, presentations, and program status documents.
• Coordinates and executes operational action plans, project synchronization timelines, and internal information dissemination strategies.
• Coordinates across directorate branches and external command elements to gather requirements and program metrics. Tracks milestones, facilitates cross-functional staff synchronization, and ensures Directorate operational initiatives are executed.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• In accordance with the DoD 8140 policy series, the position is subject to completing Foundational Qualifications in 9 months and completing Residential Qualification requirements overall in 12 months.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) as a condition of employment.
• This is a drug testing position.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.

Qualifying Experience

To qualify at the GG-11, your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service.

For this position, qualifying experience is defined as analyzing technical information to develop briefings, reports, presentations, and other communication products; planning and coordinating strategic communication projects, activities, and information dissemination; and developing multimedia and communication products to convey information to leadership.

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience and/or selective placement factor(s) within the body of their resume. All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

Education

GG-11

Substitution of Education for Experience: Three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree may be substituted to meet the qualifying experience requirement. If you are using education to substitute for the qualifying experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply.

To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. You must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Foreign Education

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services at the time of application. National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

Additional Information

• This position is in the Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It is being recruited under 10 U.S.C. 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system.
• If you are a current Federal Career/Career-Conditional employee, you will be placed on an Excepted appointment.
• This appointment does not confer eligibility to be non-competitively converted to an appointment in the competitive service.
• A three year trial period may be required if you have not previously completed a trial or probationary period in the excepted or competitive service.
• Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.
• Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions at the Defense Information Systems Agency will be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drugs prior to appointment or placement.
• We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
• Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives MAY be authorized.
• This position is covered under DoD Manual 8140 which will be subject to future Cyber Workforce requirements as defined by the Manual.
• Because this position is in the Cyber Excepted Service, Veterans' Preference will be applied to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of the Title 5 U.S.C. in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement." If you are a veteran claiming veteran's preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.
• If selected, the authorized rate of pay may exceed the stated maximum salary rate range under certain circumstances.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Other Information

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.