Communications Officer
Communications Officer
Summary
The Office of Strategic Communications is the trusted voice of the ODNI. We are transforming the way the ODNI engages with the public, the media, and the workforce while investing in our employees. This position gives you the chance to do what all of those movie producers and writers wish they could - tell the Intelligence Community story from the inside. We are seeking creative, dynamic and forward thinking communicators to develop and deliver our story to a wide range of audiences.
This job is open to
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
- Open & closing dates
08/19/2024 to 09/03/2024
This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
- Salary
$68,405 - $88,926 per year
- Pay scale & grade
GS 9
- Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
- Remote job
No
- Telework eligible
No
- Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
- Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Clarification from the agency
Open to current and former Federal employees with competitive or excepted status; and all U.S. Citizens. Former members of the Peace Corps may be considered for ODNI employment only if five full years have elapsed since separation from the Peace Corps.
Duties
The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator, capable of crafting powerful narratives across a variety of formats - blogs, infographics, social, videos, eBooks, and more. You are constantly learning, partnering with experts, editors, and designers to develop the best story. You are also a strategic thinker, exploring new ways to both tell and present information for the maximum impact. Finally, you thrive under deadlines, delivering succinct and effective products quickly.
Develop and produce informational materials concerning ODNI mission, programs, and activities for dissemination to stakeholders and obtain feedback on the effectiveness of these materials.
Develop story pitches and present them for consideration.
Write and create powerful content for multiple publication mediums, including websites, media releases, blogs, social media, leadership messages and more.
Manage the editorial workflow for your assigned portfolio.
Conduct research to understand potential content and product layouts; analyze options and approaches for executing a project; make suggestions to senior officers regarding potential tools and strategies that will aid in timely and efficient completion.
Under supervisory guidance and direction, clarify customers' requirements, collect information, negotiate production schedules, arrange services, and resolve difficult procedural and production problems that may arise.
Produce informational materials concerning ODNI mission, programs, and activities for dissemination to stakeholders and obtain feedback on the effectiveness of these materials.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen residing in the United States
- Appointment is subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance based on an SBI with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI)
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- A two-year trial period is required for all new permanent appointments to the ODNI.
Qualifications
Mandatory Requirements:
Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas:
Media Relations
Event management
Copy Editing
Public Affairs
Journalism
Marketing
Brand Journalism
Social Media
Interpersonal and customer service skills, including the ability to work effectively, independently, and in a team or collaborative environment.
Oral and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to produce concise products that clearly and logically convey complex information and ideas.
Analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to think strategically, to identify needs and requirements, and to develop recommendations and solutions.
Ability to manage competing priorities under strict deadlines while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
Basic ability to manage competing priorities under strict deadlines while maintaining a high level of attention to detail; ability to work effectively with ODNI's senior leaders in a high profile and demanding office.
Experience writing and editing using the Associated Press Style Guide.