Senior Communications Specialist

SeniorCommunications SpecialistPosition SummaryThe Communications Specialist is responsible for leading the development, coordination, and editing of communication materials, with a primary focus on crafting speeches for various audiences and occasions. This role involves advising senior executives on speech delivery, ensuring content accuracy, mentoring junior staff in speech writing techniques, and utilizing tools like Adobe Creative Cloud Suite for enhanced presentation.Location: Bethesda, MDFLSA Status: Regular,Full-TimeSecurity Clearance Level: TS/SCI with Counterintelligence PolygraphCitizenship: Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.Position Type: On-SitePrimary Duties and ResponsibilitiesSupports the customer by leading communication support such as: the development, preparation, production, coordination, and editing of a range of products that may include finished intelligence products, strategy and planning documents, talking points, and speeches. Prepares assignments based on input from subject matter expertsMentors and trains junior staffUtilizes tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud suite to create compelling contentUtilizes request management tools such as NarQuest to provide swift, high quality customer support for communications requestsProvides support by researching, proofreading, editing, creating, writing, processing, revising, formatting, providing quality checks, and coordinating the composition of products for hardcopy and electronic publication, as well as dissemination on multiple platforms.Products will be in a variety of formats, styles, and configurations, including written and web-based productsEnsures documentation and editing support includes checks for accuracy and consistency in organization, style, readability, and accessibility based on the mediumDrafts and edits a variety of communication materials and products, including but not limited to talking points, speeches, quotes, remarks, leadership communications, marketing copy, newsletter content, website content, and other communications productsServes as the primary author on fact sheets, pamphlets, website content, articles, email messaging, and other communications products, as neededInitiates, plans, executes, and reports on tasks independently, as identifiedPrepares and edits speeches or scripts for senior executives for live or recorded delivery, testimony, and statements for Congressional RecordRewrites submissions as necessary to organize, balance, and apply a consistent sense of style, grammar, and flow to these written materialsConveys complex information in a clear and simple mannerEnsures all products are consistent with tradecraft and publication standardsAdvises and coaches leadership on the presentation and delivery of speechesMinimum QualificationsTS/SCI Clearance; Counterintelligence Polygraph.Degree Requirements: Bachelor's Degree + minimum of three (18)years.Masters Degree + a minimum of ten (10) years.Experience using MS Office suite, MS Teams and SharePoint, as well as Adobe Creative Suite is desiredEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO):

Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.At DarkStar Intelligence LLC, we firmly uphold Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) as a foundational principle, underscoring our dedication to fostering a workplace free from discrimination. Our commitment ensures that employment decisions are based solely on individual merit, including abilities, skills, and qualifications. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our EEO policy is integral to every stage of the employment process, encompassing recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer, training, work environment, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other employment conditions.

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Employee Benefits

Core Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Legal Services, Paid Time Off, 11 Federal Holidays, and a Floating Holiday.

Voluntary Benefits:

LegalShield, IDShield, and Whole Life Insurance.

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