Strategic Communications Specialist for OCIO Transformation

CACI International Inc.; National Harbor (MD); On-site; USD 71,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc. is seeking a Communications Specialist to support the USSS contract under DHS, translating complex OCIO transformations into clear, actionable content.

You’ll craft emails, newsletters, videos, and articles, coordinate a communications calendar, and ensure messaging aligns with mission priorities. A Public Trust clearance is required; you’ll collaborate across divisions to drive adoption and awareness.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience in communications, technical writing, marketing, journalism, or related fields; equivalencies considered.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute targeted communications, messaging, and awareness materials that clearly articulate OCIO transformation objectives, impacts, progress, and expected outcomes.
• Create multi-channel communications including email campaigns, newsletters, videos, knowledge articles, digital content, and intranet posts to increase awareness and understanding of new OCIO capabilities, processes, and services.
• Translate technical and complex organizational changes into clear, audience-appropriate language for mission operators, field technology staff, supervisors, and executive leadership.
• Ensure all communications are consistent, timely, and aligned with organizational priorities across OCIO divisions.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive Communications Calendar coordinating engagement activities, campaigns, and messaging across all OCIO transformation initiatives.
• Plan and schedule communications to ensure timely delivery aligned with project milestones, training events, and organizational readiness.
• Coordinate with stakeholders across divisions to gather input, validate messaging, and ensure accuracy and alignment.
• Create Training & Awareness Content including user guides, quick-reference materials, micro-learning videos, infographics, and targeted messages for specific user groups.
• Develop role-based communications that help users understand what's changing, why it matters, and what to do with new capabilities and processes.
• Support training-aligned engagement by creating materials that reinforce learning and drive adoption.
• Create executive briefings, presentations, and stakeholder communications that promote transparency, understanding, and engagement throughout transformation initiatives.
• Support communication pathways between the CIO, division chiefs, and mission stakeholders through clear, professional, and strategic messaging.
• Develop talking points, scripts, and supporting materials for town halls, leadership sessions, and stakeholder meetings.
• Incorporate feedback from listening sessions, surveys, and stakeholder touchpoints to continuously improve messaging clarity and effectiveness.
• Adjust communication approaches based on engagement metrics and feedback analysis.
• Collaborate with engagement strategists to identify communication gaps and refine content to maximize impact.
• Ensure all communications adhere to USSS and CACI branding standards, tone, and style guidelines.
• Maintain high standards for grammar, accuracy, clarity, and professionalism across all deliverables.
• Review and edit content from other team members to ensure consistency and quality.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical writing

Editing & proofreading

Multi-channel communications

Project management

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

CACI International Inc. is seeking a Communications Specialist to support the USSS contract under DHS, translating complex OCIO transformations into clear, actionable content.

You’ll craft emails, newsletters, videos, and articles, coordinate a communications calendar, and ensure messaging aligns with mission priorities. A Public Trust clearance is required; you’ll collaborate across divisions to drive adoption and awareness.