Senior Communication Analyst/Vice President

Salary: $125,000-$165,000, based on experience and qualifications.

Do you view challenges as opportunities? Do you have experience in providing communication and stakeholder engagement support for Federal Agencies?

 

Avid Core is seeking a Senior Communication Analyst/Vice President with experience in supporting international programs for a federal government client in Washington, D.C. We’re looking for a passionate, detail-oriented person interested in supporting an international global security program.

 

The position offers hybrid work flexibility, working from a home location and client location with the expectation of attending meetings at the client site in D.C. as required.

 

To Apply: Submit resumes and cover letters through this posting. Resumes and cover letters will be accepted until March 1, 2024.

 

Avid Core is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from all backgrounds are welcome to apply for our open positions and to join our bench of talented professionals. People of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, Veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to join the Avid Core team.

 

Salary Range: $125,000-$165,000, based on experience and qualifications.

 

Responsibilities:

• Directly supports and manages communications for international programs
• Develops and executes outreach strategies with the goal of increasing intra-agency collaboration within the federal agency and department
• Convening reoccurring coordination calls and IPTs with internal stakeholders and overseeing the production of newsletters, briefings, updates, story mapping, and other tools
• Works closely with senior leadership to develop and execute external stakeholder engagement and outreach strategies with the goal of building partnerships and coalitions with key international stakeholders
• Hosting reoccurring webinars with external stakeholders and working with the Chief of Staff to schedule and prepare for in-person meetings with key international stakeholders
• Oversees the development of responses (brochures, briefs, fact sheets, papers, website content updates, etc.) to internal and external requests from DHS, Congress, the media, and other stakeholders
• Provides subject matter expertise regarding strategy for responding to Congress, the media, etc.
• Works with subject matter experts, program managements, and other team members to develop accurate and concise reports for senior leadership
• Provides technical review on briefings, reports, etc., prior to dissemination to senior leadership
• Facilitates internal meetings and oversees the development of meeting summaries and after-action reports
• Oversees event planning logistics for conferences and other stakeholder meetings
• Tracks internal and external stakeholder engagement activities
• Completes other duties as assigned

 

Qualifications/Skills: 

• 15+ years of communications experience supporting a Federal Agency
• Experience in International Relations is preferred
• Proficiency with the full Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint)
• Exceptional editing and data analysis skills to ensure deliverables submitted to the client for final approval are error-free
• Experience with WebEx, Zoom, and other virtual meeting platforms
• Ability to obtain public trust security clearance
  

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Interested in working with law enforcement agencies
• Able to manage multiple high-priority tasks
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment
• Able to manage and follow-up on deadlines, as well as to identify and recommend solutions and next steps
• Fun and energetic
  

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in communication, business, international studies, or similar field.

 

Benefits: 

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Vision, dental, and short-term and long-term disability
• 401K with employer match (after six months of employment)
• Federal and non-federal paid holidays
• Paid time off and carry-over policy (upon employment and accrued)
• Generous bonus program based on firm and individual performance
• An opportunity to learn and grow in an inclusive and supportive environment with a fun team
  

Location: 

This is a hybrid position. The candidate must be able to commute to the client location in Washington, DC on a routine basis and be available for ad-hoc meetings. Candidates will be provided a computer, however must have steady internet connection and a phone.

 

Accommodations: Avid Core is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we provide reasonable accommodations as needed. Contact careers@avid-core.com to request an accommodation to participate in the job application and/or interview process.

 

Avid Core is an award-winning small woman-owned business headquartered in Northern Virginia with employees throughout the Washington, D.C. metro area. We provide effective strategic communications, project management, public outreach, and innovative marketing strategies to public and private sector clients. Avid Core is an equal opportunity employer and operates a drug-free workplace.