Strategic Communications Specialist

Gnostech Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) / retirement plan

Parental leave program

Company-paid life insurance

Company-paid disability insurance

Education Tuition Assistance

Job summary

A strategic communications firm in Arlington, VA seeks a Strategic Communications Specialist to support communications and operational needs for internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities include media outreach, social media management, and leadership support. Candidates should possess a BA/BS degree and significant experience in strategic communications, along with necessary security clearance. A competitive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement plans is offered.

Qualifications

• Must perform essential duties satisfactorily.
• Knowledge of DoD and congressional communication strategies.
• Current active Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform outreach to media and stakeholders.
• Support leadership communications.
• Assist with social media planning and updates.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of strategic communications

Media outreach

Stakeholder engagement

Public affairs knowledge

Education

BA/BS degree

5 years of experience in strategic communications

AA/AS degree with 5 years experience

GED/Diploma with 10 years experience

Job description

Strategic Communications Specialist

Overview

Location: Arlington, VA

Job Title: Strategic Communications Specialist

Salary: Commensurate with industry position, depending on experience.

Travel: May involve travel approximately 10% of the time.

Gnostech is seeking a Strategic Communications Specialist to provide communications, administrative, and operational support for internal and external stakeholders. This is a full‑time position. Responsibilities and Qualifications will include but are not limited to:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform outreach to the media, Congress, the Department of Defense, and the public by preparing communications materials for external messaging and distribution.
• Support the Chief of Staff/Corporate Operations with providing information and communications support to the Leadership Team, JPO Community, and to F-35 stakeholders.
• Assist with the planning, development, and posting of updates to social media channels. Support efforts to provide digital media support for events.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of strategic communications, media outreach, and stakeholder engagement.
• Familiarity with messaging strategies for diverse audiences including the public, DoD, and congressional offices.
• Knowledge of public affairs, media relations, and government communications practices.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• BA/BS degree and 5 years of experience providing strategic communications and media outreach support.
• AA/AS degree accepted in lieu of BA/BS with accompanying 5 years of experience performing the duties described in the duties and responsibilities of this position.
• GED/Diploma accepted in lieu of BA/BS with accompanying 10 years of experience performing the duties and responsibilities of this position.

Desired Experience

• Familiarity with Military Departments and Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) policy and documentation, and DoD reporting tools and major reports.

Minimum Security Clearance

• Current active Secret Clearance

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive compensation plus potential to earn an annual bonus and merit increase. We also offer an extensive benefits package including:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) / retirement plan
• 401(k) employer matching
• Parental leave program
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care)
• Accident and Critical Illness insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Company paid training and certification program
• Education Tuition Assistance for qualifying certificate and degree programs

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, and INCLUSION

Gnostech, LLC is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace and we can only achieve this together.

Gnostech, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. For more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov