COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE
APK Solutions LLC
McLean VA 22107 US
Come Join Our Team! APK Solutions is a government contractor providing professional and technical services to the intelligence community. We are currently looking for a Communications Specialist to join our winning team. The individual hired for this position will provide support for our government customer located in McLean, VA. Primary Responsibilities Include: Prepare the CRI annual report and present it to CRI senior leadership team by the end of the first quarter of the calendar year.
Develop effective corporate communication strategies
Manage internal communications (leadership messages, newsletters, etc.)
Draft content (e.g. events, notifications) for email or internal website
Organize initiatives and work with CRI Front Office to plan off-sites, events, or all-hands
Liaise with other contractors and handle requests for interviews, statements, etc.
Foster relationships with CRI Front Office and Leadership
Collaborate with graphic and web support to produce copy for articles
Perform damage control in cases of bad publicity (i.e. communications to the tenants regarding events)
Assist in communication of strategies or messages from senior leadership Requirements:
The Communications Specialist shall demonstrate the following abilities:
Proven experience as communications specialist
Demonstrated ability to develop effective corporate communications strategies
Ability to manage internal communications (newsletters, notifications, web content)
Preparing well-structured draft documents for review of CRI Leadership
Experience in web design and content production is a plus
Be deadline driven
Experience in copywriting and editing
Solid understanding of project management principles
Working knowledge of MS Office; photo and video-editing software is an asset
Excellent communication (oral and written) and presentation skills
Outstanding organizational and planning abilities
Proficient command of English
Degree in related field or min of 5 years on the job experience
Writing sample requested: Samples may include up to a maximum of 2 pages, double spaced, Times New Roman - 12 size font, of multiple corporate communication examples that demonstrate required Communications Specialist abilities. Salary Range: $70,000-$150,000 **All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.**
Develop effective corporate communication strategies
Manage internal communications (leadership messages, newsletters, etc.)
Draft content (e.g. events, notifications) for email or internal website
Organize initiatives and work with CRI Front Office to plan off-sites, events, or all-hands
Liaise with other contractors and handle requests for interviews, statements, etc.
Foster relationships with CRI Front Office and Leadership
Collaborate with graphic and web support to produce copy for articles
Perform damage control in cases of bad publicity (i.e. communications to the tenants regarding events)
Assist in communication of strategies or messages from senior leadership Requirements:
The Communications Specialist shall demonstrate the following abilities:
Proven experience as communications specialist
Demonstrated ability to develop effective corporate communications strategies
Ability to manage internal communications (newsletters, notifications, web content)
Preparing well-structured draft documents for review of CRI Leadership
Experience in web design and content production is a plus
Be deadline driven
Experience in copywriting and editing
Solid understanding of project management principles
Working knowledge of MS Office; photo and video-editing software is an asset
Excellent communication (oral and written) and presentation skills
Outstanding organizational and planning abilities
Proficient command of English
Degree in related field or min of 5 years on the job experience
Writing sample requested: Samples may include up to a maximum of 2 pages, double spaced, Times New Roman - 12 size font, of multiple corporate communication examples that demonstrate required Communications Specialist abilities. Salary Range: $70,000-$150,000 **All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.**