PotomacWave is looking for a Communications Specialist to join our team supporting a Federal client in Washington, DC. This position serves as a communications advisor to senior management on issues related to both internal and external outreach and communications strategies. Responsibilities: *Assess and evaluate the client's communications needs and recommend, develop and implement communications programs and tasks that advance the mission of the office
*Assist with creating and delivering news and other information to both internal and external customers and entities including: *Widely distributed emails *Official announcements *Memorandums *Press releases *Official written documentation as needed designed to inform members of the Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence, and other outside organizations *Ensure that all written documentation prepared for signature or requiring concurrence or approval by senior management conforms to established procedures and regulations, grammar, format, correctness, and classification guidelines
*Plan, organize and accomplish a variety of work tasks to meet priorities, goals, and objectives
*Maintains appropriate files, reports and records as required Qualifications: *Thorough knowledge of communications and marketing best practices, including communications policy, branding initiatives, evaluation techniques, and marketing/communications programs directed to multiple constituencies;
*Proven ability to analyze a variety of complex issues and subjects related to internal and external communications issues that cut across multiple departments, offices, bureaus, etc.
*Proven ability to develop and execute strategic internal and external communications plans that advance organizational mission and goals
*Mastery of editorial and publishing techniques including:
*Working knowledge of typography, layout, and design theory and requirements to format publications, and integrate text and graphics
*Working knowledge of word processing, graphics, and desktop publishing computer technology for publication layout and to integrate text and graphics
*Comprehensive computer literacy in the use of various word processing and other types of software (spreadsheets, databases, graphics, etc.) to process and produce a wide range of documents
*Excellent oral and written communications skills, proven experience in writing and editing documents, excellent grammar, and strong skills in report writing.
*A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college in such fields as English, journalism, history/social sciences, marketing, communications, or media design. A Master’s Degree is preferred.
*The selection of an individual for this position may be conditioned upon his or her successful completion of a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
*Must have an active TS clearance. Equal Opportunity Employer/Race/Sex/Religion/Disability/Veteran Status/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Age.