Senior Communications Specialist

Career Opportunities with Novel Applications of Vital Information

The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.

A great place to work.

Careers At Novel Applications of Vital Information, Inc

Join the Novel Applications Family :

At Novel Application, we’re focused on finding and keeping top talent. We are looking for highly motivated and experienced personnel who are willing to learn and share that knowledge with fellow employees.

We believe that together we can solve any challenge that faces our customers.

Novel Applications is an equal opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Residency Status : ALL Candidates Must Be A US Citizen to Apply

Security Clearance : MUST Currently Possess an ACTIVE TS / SCI w / CI polygraph for consideration of this position.

Time Type : Full-Time, Daytime Schedule - Onsite 100%

Relocation Fees : No

Company Overview :

NAOVI (Novel Applications, Inc.) is a premier technology services company that provides solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Information Management and Systems Integration.

NAOVI is a business that combines experience, creativity, flexibility, pragmatism, and cost-effective solutions in order to deliver measurable business value to our clients.

Headquartered in Fredericksburg, Virginia, NAOVI employs engineers, analysts, IT specialists and other professionals who strive to be the best at everything they do.

Job Description

NAOVI is seeking a Senior Communications Specialist for the following task :

Primary Responsibilities :

• Spearhead strategic communications efforts, emphasizing a transactional approach, with operations spanning between McLean and Bethesda.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for meeting facilitation, ensuring meticulous notetaking and documentation.
• Lead the development, coordination, and editing of strategic communication products, including but not limited to strategy and planning documents.
• Collaborate closely with subject matter experts to prepare assignments, integrating diverse inputs into cohesive and easily understood documents.
• Provide comprehensive support in researching, proofreading, editing, and ensuring the quality of various communication products for both print and electronic publication across multiple platforms.
• Guarantee documentation and editing processes adhere to standards of accuracy, consistency, readability, and accessibility tailored to the medium of choice.
• Draft and refine communication materials such as talking points, speeches, quotes, leadership communications, marketing copy, and web content.
• Specialize in speech writing, crafting impactful addresses tailored for leadership across the enterprise.
• Take initiative in planning, executing, and reporting on tasks with a high degree of independence.
• Apply strong editorial skills to rewrite submissions, ensuring a harmonized sense of style, grammar, and flow across all written materials.
• Distill complex information, presenting it in a clear, concise, and straightforward manner.
• Uphold strict adherence to tradecraft and publication standards for all products.
• Demonstrate proficiency with essential tools, including the MS Office suite, collaboration platforms like MS Teams and SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat.

Education and Experience :

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of experience; Master's degree and 18+ years of experience, or no degree with 24+ years of experience.
• Requires an active TS / SCI with Polygraph.
• Experience in leading communication support including the development, preparation, production, coordination, and editing of a range of products.
• Experience in mentoring and training junior staff.
• Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and other relevant tools for content creation.
• Skilled in researching, proofreading, editing, creating, writing, processing, revising, formatting, and coordinating the composition of products for publication.
• Ability to draft and edit a variety of communication materials and products.
• Experience in preparing and editing speeches or scripts for senior executives.
• Ability to convey complex information in a clear and simple manner.

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