Communications Specialist 1

CTEC is a leading technology firm that provides modernization, digital transformation, and application development services to the U.S. Federal Government. Headquartered in Reston, VA, CTEC has over 300 team members working on mission-critical systems and projects for agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security, Internal Revenue Service, and the Office of Personnel Management. The work we do effects millions of U.S. citizens daily as they interact with the systems we build. Our best-in-class commercial solutions, modified for our customers' bespoke mission requirements, are enabling this future every day.

The Company has experienced rapid growth over the past 3 years and recently received a strategic investment from Main Street Capital Corporation (NYSE : MAIN). In addition to our recent growth in Federal Civilian agencies, we are seeking to expand our capabilities in cloud development and footprint in national-security focused agencies within the Department of Defense and U.S. Intelligence Community.

Client :

CTEC develops and delivers innovative customer-centric technologies and solutions that facilitate the Department of Energy's (DOE) Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL).

Job Summary :

Responsible for various internal and external communications activities, both strategic and tactical, conceptual and deliverable. Attains measurable results and continuously improve. Developing professional expertise in tackling projects and problems of modest to moderate magnitude and complexity. Receives detailed instructions on new projects or assignments, is continually supervised, and follows established directions. Work is reviewed and is in progress for accuracy, quality, and appropriateness. Must be receptive to coaching, education, and constructive criticism. Typically requires at least two years of related experience.

Duties & Responsibilities :

Provide technical editing services to subject matter experts, managers, and leaders.

Edit existing technical material and assist in document preparation.

Evaluate technical documents to determine the needed level and depth of editing based on multiple factors, including length, complexity, structure, and deadline.

Perform a variety of levels of editing, ranging from basic copy to substantive editing, on highly specialized technical documents.

Develop and provide training materials.

Track and shepherd documents through the review process.

Work on multiple, sometimes conflicting, deliverables and deadlines in a high-pressure environment where priorities frequently shift.

Maintain professional and courteous interactions with team members, technical personnel inside and outside the assigned organization, and various internal and external managers in the Laboratory.

Skills & Work Experience :

Thorough knowledge of English grammar and punctuation.

Extensive experience in technical editing and writing.

Demonstrated expertise in evaluating technical documents and performing various levels of edit.

Ability to learn and comprehend new technical concepts and terminology.

Excellent written and oral communication, problem-solving, customer service, and interpersonal skills.

Solid project management skills.

Ability to work effectively within a team and with various technical personnel and managers.

Medium to advanced proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.

Solid understanding of Word styles and templates and PowerPoint-specific formatting.

Preferred Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in communications, English, or a related field.

Minimum of two (2) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience working with highly technical documents and procedures.

Experience working in a large, complex institution or company.

Experience working on large, multi-agency technical programs.

Experience in handling sensitive and classified documents and communications.

Ability to obtain a Q clearance.

Schedule :

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location

In person

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.  Cybermedia Technologies management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.  In addition, where applicable and available, reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position. Please note :   Candidate(s) will be required to go through pre-employment screening.  Cybermedia Technologies, Inc. is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer! (EOE; M / F / D / V

If you are looking for a fun and challenging environment with talented, motivated people to work with, CTEC is the right place for you. In addition to employee salary, we offer an array of employee benefits including :

Paid vacation & Sick leave

Health insurance coverage

Career training

Performance bonus programs

401K contribution & Employer Match