Communications Specialist

Description

The National Airspace Systems Integration Support (NISC) program at Leidos is seeking a Communications Specialist to support multiple Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) programs including The Office of Policy, International Affairs, and Environment (APL) and National Engagement & Regional Administration (ARA).

We are seeking a talented and energetic candidate to work with the best and brightest employees around the country in creating innovative all-encompassing solutions for our programs.

You will work in a fast-paced and diverse environment, enjoy flexible work arrangements, and will have a management team that encourages your career development and growth.

Our team supports a wide range of FAA organizations in achieving their business objectives under a NISC IV contract. The selected candidate will provide communications support including strategic planning, producing marketing and communications collateral, executing internal and external communications campaigns, developing information products.

Communications Specialist Primary Responsibilities :

Develop clear and concise communications products and materials for internal or external audiences.

Conduct research to develop new content and update existing materials. Define metrics to track communications effectiveness.

Support the clients by applying creative problem-solving and an entrepreneurial approach.

Other duties include researching technical reference materials, gathering relevant technical information, coordinating with stakeholders or other experts, developing draft and final copies of documentation while ensuring documents meet editorial and government specifications and adhering to standards for quality, graphics, coverage, format, and style.

Specific tasks will include :

• Provide support through management of communication products for STEM outreach programs, strategic messaging, creative production, and content development.
• Communicate client requirements to design and development teams, manage production schedule, and delivery of collateral.
• Facilitate meetings, draft reports, develop other technical documentation, and manage distribution of materials to key stakeholders.
• Ensure collateral is up-to-date and reflects the organizations current policies.
• Responsible for writing, editing, proofreading and / or providing writing support on non-technical and / or technical documents.
• Conform to policies, guidelines, and procedures with adherence to plain language guidelines and communication best practices, and FAA Office of Communications (AOC) branding guidelines.
• Ensure alignment of new products to FAA's Office of Information Technology (AIT) standards.

Communications Specialist Basic Qualifications :

• BA degree and 4+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Excellent writing skills with demonstrated experience writing and editing various types of communications to include : web content, marketing materials, and communications plans.
• Ability to communicate well orally and possess excellent writing skills to various levels of management.
• Working knowledge and proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office applications to include : Word, Excel, Office, Teams, and PowerPoint.
• Highly developed presentation skills.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Prior experience working in federal government contracting, FAA.
• Knowledge of Section 508 Compliance requirements.

NISC IV

Original Posting Date : 2024-06-14While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range : Pay Range $61,750.00 - $111,625.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health.

The company's global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.

For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .

Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers.

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

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