Strategic Communications Specialist MA2

Strategic Communications (Strat Comm) Analyst 3

Join ARES' team in support of NASA on the Kennedy Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) Program (LX) Support Services Contract Three (KLXS III) contract. Under the contract, ARES provides engineering and technical services, program and business management support services and administrative support services to the EGS Program. The contract also includes support for ground systems and spaceflight systems planning and design; project management and integration; operations integration and analysis; technical requirements development, management, and compliance; cost, risk, information and configuration management; and schedule integration and analysis.

Job Description:

StratComm Internal Communication Analyst will support the Kennedy Space Center's Exploration Ground Systems (EGS) Strategic Communication (Strat Comm) Team. The Strat Comm team works in partnership with Kennedy Space Center's Public Affairs Office to handle all internal and outward communication to the media and public as well as internal program events. This role will vary depending on the activities required to support operational processing and launch but will likely include:

• Provide up-to-date Program resources, links, and news for the EGS workforce
• Provide a weekly communication from the Program Manager to the EGS workforce and institutional partners
• Curate and create content (video, graphics, articles) for web based informational dashboard
• Create graphics, presentations, and videos for Outreach events
• Manage the outreach forms and inventory system and fill outreach orders
• Draft and distribute most program communications from the StratComm (weekly Friday newsletter, monthly newsletters)
• Create and manage SME signup forms for various outreach events
• Organize/ Plan events, recruit SME's, ship products and exhibits to event locations
• Participating in the planning and execution of events for NASA and contractor employees, members of the media, Legislative and Executive Branch VIP's, and the public. This will include being a facility escort for tours, helping set up and support events, and other roles supporting the event leader as needed.
• Participation in the creation of communication products, including but not limited to educational products, Social Media products, or internal employee videos/activities.
• Participation in brainstorming sessions, generating new ideas, and offering creative solutions.

Desired Skillset:

• Candidate must have a Bachelor of Science or Arts (BS/BA) degree in a related field
• Marketing, Communications, or Journalism major preferred
• Outgoing, friendly, and mature
• Creative
• Basic knowledge of graphics and video editing software packages
• Problem solver that is able to quickly adapt and adjust to change
• Must be a self-starter with strong communication and problem solving skills and able to identify and solve tackle challenges with minimal direction.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software including Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Proficient in Adobe Creative software including Photoshop, Illustrator/In Design, and Premiere Pro

ARES offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Full time employees may participate in:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA/FSA Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• ESOP
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off & Holidays

ARES is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer.

ARES shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

All Federal contractor employees may be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 starting January 18, 2022, regardless of work location (including work from home). Full vaccination status is achieved two weeks after the final vaccine dose. This requirement does allow for certain reasonable accommodations for medical or religious reasons.

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