VERSAR, INC.
Communications Specialist
VERSAR, INC., Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Who We Are:Headquartered in Washington, DC, Versar Global Solutions provides full mission lifecycle solutions for challenges faced by our government and commercial Customers in the natural, built, and digital environments. With nearly 2,000 team members around the world, and a rich legacy spanning more than 70 years, Versar Global Solutions delivers a broad array of planning, analysis and risk management solutions, project and program management, operations and maintenance services, and information technology applications for environmental management and remediation projects, mission critical facilities and installations, and in support of readiness and contingency operations.Who You Are:Versar is seeking a strategic Communications Specialist in Washington, DC. Candidates must have excellent oral and written communication skills as well as strong editing capabilities.
Job requirements include delivering high quality, low-error, communication material and plans for targeted and broad audiences (both internal and external). This position will assist in leading communication planning and tracking efforts, working closely with the federal client. Candidates must be able to quickly digest and condense technical and non-technical material to produce a professional informational product that can be easily understood by the chosen target audience. To accomplish this, the candidate will often be required to communicate or meet with and interview stakeholders, subject matter experts and leadership.What You'll Do:Research, analyze, and translate complex information into digestible written content for a variety of audiences and formats (blogs, web copy, social media, printed collateral, interactive digital products).Perform stakeholder analyses, recommend engagement paths, core messaging, and strategy to augment outreach.Conduct interviews with subject matter experts to develop non-technical articles posted to a public facing website.Research and prepare talking points or long form remarks, and interface with senior executives to prepare for internal and external speaking opportunities.Social Media experience preferred, to include planning campaigns, gathering and presenting metrics.Edit technical and non-technical publicly releasable documents for grammar, tone and proper DHS branding.Assist with on-going strategic communications planning initiatives.Edit, revise and rewrite quick turnaround taskings on a variety of topics for Congressional or leadership audiences.Collaborate with graphics and video professionals on special projects.Draft video scripts on key mission and technical areas.Develop tailored communications plans for targeted audiences such as intergovernmental partners, elected officials, industry, technology end users, and academia.What You'll Bring:Bachelor's degree with at least 8-10 years' experience with strategic communications2+ years' experience providing support to senior executives in a large, corporate environment1+ years' experience with social media preferredStrong writing, editing, and strategic communications skills; Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skillsExperience operating in a fast-paced, high-pressured environmentExperience with Microsoft Office (especially Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Teams).Ability to Obtain Public Trust/Secret if requiredMust be authorized to work in the US or will be authorized by the successful candidate's start dateSuccessful results of pre-employment screenings, including federal background check, MVR (Motor Vehicle Record), and drug screenLocation RequirementsThe position will primarily work onsite at the DHS Headquarters Facility in Washington, DC.CompensationExpected Salary: $125,000 - $145,000Versar Global Solutions is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the Company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's status protected by local, state, or federal law.EEO CommitmentVersar Global Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.Versar Global Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Versar Global Solutions expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran. Improper interference with the ability of Versar Global Solutions employees to perform their job duties is not tolerated.
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Job requirements include delivering high quality, low-error, communication material and plans for targeted and broad audiences (both internal and external). This position will assist in leading communication planning and tracking efforts, working closely with the federal client. Candidates must be able to quickly digest and condense technical and non-technical material to produce a professional informational product that can be easily understood by the chosen target audience. To accomplish this, the candidate will often be required to communicate or meet with and interview stakeholders, subject matter experts and leadership.What You'll Do:Research, analyze, and translate complex information into digestible written content for a variety of audiences and formats (blogs, web copy, social media, printed collateral, interactive digital products).Perform stakeholder analyses, recommend engagement paths, core messaging, and strategy to augment outreach.Conduct interviews with subject matter experts to develop non-technical articles posted to a public facing website.Research and prepare talking points or long form remarks, and interface with senior executives to prepare for internal and external speaking opportunities.Social Media experience preferred, to include planning campaigns, gathering and presenting metrics.Edit technical and non-technical publicly releasable documents for grammar, tone and proper DHS branding.Assist with on-going strategic communications planning initiatives.Edit, revise and rewrite quick turnaround taskings on a variety of topics for Congressional or leadership audiences.Collaborate with graphics and video professionals on special projects.Draft video scripts on key mission and technical areas.Develop tailored communications plans for targeted audiences such as intergovernmental partners, elected officials, industry, technology end users, and academia.What You'll Bring:Bachelor's degree with at least 8-10 years' experience with strategic communications2+ years' experience providing support to senior executives in a large, corporate environment1+ years' experience with social media preferredStrong writing, editing, and strategic communications skills; Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skillsExperience operating in a fast-paced, high-pressured environmentExperience with Microsoft Office (especially Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Teams).Ability to Obtain Public Trust/Secret if requiredMust be authorized to work in the US or will be authorized by the successful candidate's start dateSuccessful results of pre-employment screenings, including federal background check, MVR (Motor Vehicle Record), and drug screenLocation RequirementsThe position will primarily work onsite at the DHS Headquarters Facility in Washington, DC.CompensationExpected Salary: $125,000 - $145,000Versar Global Solutions is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the Company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's status protected by local, state, or federal law.EEO CommitmentVersar Global Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.Versar Global Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Versar Global Solutions expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran. Improper interference with the ability of Versar Global Solutions employees to perform their job duties is not tolerated.
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