M9 Solutions

Communications Specialist

M9 Solutions • $60K — $180K *
Washington, DC 20011In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance is mandatory.
  • Bachelor's degree in journalism or English from an accredited institution.
  • 5 years of relevant experience in a large organization.
  • Experience in communications strategy and execution.
  • Background in process development and improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Generate innovative communication ideas for IT topics.
  • Lead planning, production, and delivery of multi-platform content.
  • Conduct research to gather compelling story content.
  • Create diverse communications materials and leadership briefs.
  • Develop a comprehensive communications and content strategy.
  • Ensure compliance with Section 508 and plain language standards.
  • Translate technical information into accessible language.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness programs.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment.
Full Job Description
M9 Solutions is seeking a Communications Specialist to work onsite in support of a government contract for a client located in Washington, DC. An active TS/SCI clearance is required.

Responsibilities
  • Generates creative communications ideas around Information Technology issues.
  • Leads the planning, research, production, and delivery of content across multiple mediums, including websites and email.
  • Plans and leads research activities to gather story content.
  • Assists in the creation of communications materials, promotional materials, and leadership briefs that communicate the impact of communications initiatives.
  • Contributes to the development of a comprehensive communications and content strategy.
  • Ensures adherence to Section 508 and plain language standards.
  • Gathers input from stakeholders, program managers, and subject matter experts.
  • Drafts internal communications, such as employee emails, newsletter stories, and intranet articles.
  • Writes clear, concise, and structured content using plain language while adhering to established templates and compliance standards.
  • Interprets technical input and translates it into accessible, non-technical language, as necessary.
  • Liaises with executives to translate communications requirements into effective messaging campaigns.
  • Tracks changes to maintain content in collaborative environments and manages multiple document versions using SharePoint.
  • Drafts, reviews, and publishes documents using Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat.
  • Coordinates communications across divisions and internal to the client.
  • Develops communications that ensure brand consistency and supports strategic planning of the client.
  • Manages communications from initial concept through implementation, ensuring alignment with project goals and audience needs.
  • Develops one-page slick sheets, hallway monitors, presentations, and more.
  • Adheres to client branding in all work products.
  • Ensures consistency in terminology, tone, formatting, and alignment in step with client standards.

Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Top Secret SCI security clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in journalism or English from an accredited college or university with five (5) years of experience in a similar position with a large organization.
  • Communications strategy and execution experience.
  • Process development and improvement experience.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications
  • Experience designing and implementing written and visual content on SharePoint web pages.
  • Experience producing editorial, promotional, and/or documentary communications.
  • Familiarity with customer experience and human-centered design methodologies.
  • Experience performing user research and synthesis.


Full-Time Employee Compensation
  • M9 Solutions' pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the position, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as internal equity, location, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
  • M9 Benefits - https://m9solutions.com/why-join-m9/#our-benefits


Salary Range

$60,000-$180,000 USD

About M9 Solutions

M9 Solutions is an IT consulting and staffing firm that provides services to clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, finance, and government. The company offers a range of services, including project management, software development, and data analytics. M9 Solutions was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina.
Learn more about M9 Solutions
Size
50 employees
Industry
Information Technology
* Ladders Estimates

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