Yorktown Systems Group is hiring: Graphic Designer/Analyst, OCPA in Washington

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EEO STATEMENT

Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No employee or applicant for employment is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, any other non-merit-based factor, or other characteristics protected by law. As part of the company's equal employment opportunity policy, Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its subsidiaries, will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, are a committed team of dedicated former military and civilian professionals who believe in providing ethical and quality services to Government customers. Our leadership team is composed primarily of Veterans who are now serving in a corporate environment rather than in uniform. Our customer's missions become our own and we are committed to working as a team to achieve success. Our business model is based on a personal commitment from our leaders to maintain contact with our customers to continually and consistently gauge our performance. Our mission, therefore, is to help our customers meet their requirements and goals.

Job Title: Graphic Designer/Analyst, OCPA

Location: Washington, DC - Washington, DC US (Primary)

Category: Contractors

Job Description

Summary:

Yorktown Systems Group is seeking a Graphic Designer/Analyst to provide OCPA Operations Support, Communication Research, Analysis and Evaluation, Communication Planning, Communication Product Development, Army Outreach Support, Professional Development and Training, Exhibit Management, and Executive Communication Support.

The Office of the Chief of Public Affairs (OCPA) is responsible for fulfilling the Army's obligation to keep the American people and the Army informed and helps to establish the conditions that lead to confidence in America's Army and its readiness to conduct operations in peacetime, conflict and war. Army Public Affairs is comprised of Soldiers and Officers adept at planning and executing a commander’s communication strategy through corporate communication, media and stakeholder engagements, and community outreach activities directed toward external and internal publics with interest in the Department of Defense.

Specific duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Provide support to OCPA Operations and Process contractors and establish common operating procedures.
• Advise and assist the OCPA’s divisions with primary and secondary research to inform communication approaches and planning across the full spectrum of media and community outreach activities.
• Effectively integrate the planning and coordination of designated public affairs and communication programs across multiple media and disciplines.
• Provide program level communication support and develop communication plans, including analyzing the information environment and identifying objectives and performance metrics.
• Analyze and define needed communication, including collection/review and evaluation/assessment of feedback.
• Develop and produce a wide variety of customized communication media products in support of Army communication strategies.
• Manage the Public Affairs Portal.
• Provide planning and assessment support for Army Outreach efforts designed to connect the American people to their Army.
• Support Army Public Affairs Professional Development Forums, conducted annually for approximately 400 attendees.
• Support Pentagon exhibits by designing and maintaining various displays to promote Army messaging.
• Provide slide visualization, animation, graphics, audio, and video editing assistance to the OCPA’s Executive Communication team.
• Develop and submit a program progress report.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree.
• 5 years demonstrated strategic/tactical/media communication level experience within the last 10 years.
• Must be fluent in the English Language and have the ability to read, write, and comprehend the English language.
• Must possess demonstrated experience with the Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Power Point, and Excel.

Clearance: Must be able to pass a background check. Secret Security Clearance or higher is preferred.