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Form of workCACI is seeking a Senior Writer and Editor who will offer high-level communication support to senior executives at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), specifically within the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) Front Office.
Ideal candidates should possess substantial government experience in executive communications support and a significant background in writing and editing executive-level communications for events such as speaking engagements, speeches, testimonies, and other official correspondence.
This position is hybrid remote with onsite requirements rotating between the customer site in Springfield, VA and CACI’s PMO at the National Harbor in Oxon Hill, MD.
Candidates selected for interview will be asked to provide a sample of previous work for review prior to the interview.
More About the Role:
Perform communications support services including, but not limited to, Speech Writing, Technical Writing, News and Social Media Communications, and other Outreach Communications.
Research, write, develop, and edit content for a variety of public facing digital platforms including websites, blogs, YouTube videos, email communications, social media posts, infographics, reports, and more.
Understand, inform, and adhere to brand and strategic communications guidelines to ensure messaging is consistent with agency mission and tone of voice.
Work closely with subject matter experts to write, rewrite or edit technically complex information to ensure quality and accuracy.
Utilize plain language writing techniques to translate highly technical, complex ideas, processes, or procedures into easy-to-understand and find content including long-form articles, headlines, video scripts, program guidelines, and tips.
Contribute to the development of executive level briefings, papers, and correspondence.
Conduct research utilizing print and digital resources, archives and records, and interviews to develop clear, understandable content that resonates with the designated target audiences and achieves DHS OCIO communication objectives.
Provide comprehensive social media support including, but not limited to, creating and publishing blogs, social media posts, LinkedIn updates, podcasts, and managing internal and external feeds to cultivate and sustain OCIO’s online presence.
Support strategic media outreach, industry engagement, and technical content creation including, but not limited to, speaker engagements, industry monitoring, research, writing, design, editing, proofreading, and stakeholder coordination in a dynamic, high-visibility, IT-driven environment.
Coordinate with visual and virtual information communications specialists, as necessary, to develop quality products and communications.
Remain current in daily press and media developments.
Support the development of Media and Industry Action Plans that establish innovative standards, best practices, and strategic recommendations for effective media and marketing strategies aligned with operational objectives.
Produce comprehensive media and industry reports, capturing recommendations, best practices, and process enhancements aligned with our strategic plan, vision, goals, and objectives.
Required Qualifications:
Ability to obtain a DHS Entrance on Duty (EOD).
BA/BS + 10 years of applicable experience or equivalence providing executive communication and/or speech writing support (equivalency includes MA/MS plus 7+ years applicable experience or AA + 12 years applicable experience).
Strong organization and communications skills and ability to work collaboratively with Senior Government Leaders.
Exceptional Written and Verbal Communication Skills: proficient in crafting clear, concise messages across various styles and tones; capable of effectively addressing both executive leadership and employees.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio), content management systems, and workflow and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams.
Strong initiative to proactively establishing relationships, setting up working groups to achieve outcomes, finding opportunities to innovate and improve value, as well as providing new ideas for improvement.
Ability to work independently on a complex task with little direction and management oversight.
Ability to understand the day-to-day operational needs of customers and identify areas for improvement in business processes and propose solutions.
3+ years of digital content creation experience
Previous experience using a content management system (CMS), ideally Drupal, and familiarity with the process of managing and editing websites in general
An understanding of HTML and CSS
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in communication, journalism, or related field
Experience in a digital publishing
Experience working with a remote team
Knowledge of Section 508 compliance and web accessibility guidelines
Excellent interpersonal skills and able to relate effectively with program employees, government/client representatives, and internal organizational functional representatives
Ability to discover relevant data, understand the context it is being used, and apply experience analysis to turn data into useful information
Ability to receive vague guidance, conduct research to better understand requirements, and achieve high quality results
Experience developing communication plans and associated content, including news stories, social media posts, marketing materials, and multimedia products
Ability to create external outreach plans, manage large scale events, and develop partnerships
Ability to provide advice and counsel to senior officials
Ability to build and edit web pages using content management systems (CMS) and basic HTML formatting tags
Ability to apply SEO and content development best practices to create digital content that is relevant to the end user and findable via leading search engines
Experience developing, measuring, and assessing performance metrics for web, social media, and press media – able to make adjustment recommendations based on data and analytics
A collaborative, team-centric attitude and enthusiasm that encourages outreach and partnership
Ability to manage multiple projects and requirements simultaneously in a diverse and dynamic environment with short-notice and under high pressure in high visibility situations
What We Can Offer You:
- We’ve been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.
- Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.
- We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.
- We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation’s highest priorities.
- For over 60 years, the principles of CACI’s unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.
Company Overview:
CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$77,200 - $162,200
