Senior Communications Specialist

Novel Applications of Vital Information

$120K — $160K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 18+ years of relevant experience; 10+ with a Master's; or 24+ years without a degree.
  • Active TS/SCI w/CI polygraph security clearance required.
  • Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills for clear information conveyance.
  • Proven independence in managing projects and delivering quality products under tight deadlines.
  • Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and coordinating across stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with web publication standards and accessibility practices.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools, with knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud.

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic communications for agency requirements and develop key documents.
  • Manage lifecycle of the Weekly Activity Report, coordinating inputs and final delivery.
  • Coordinate logistics and develop messaging for internal and external events.
  • Serve as primary author for various communication products including fact sheets and newsletters.
  • Prepare drafts based on inputs from leadership and subject matter experts.
  • Research and edit products for hardcopy and electronic publication with quality checks.
  • Advise leadership on clarity in messaging and presentation delivery.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Long-Term and Short-Term Disability coverage
  • 3 Weeks of Paid Vacation
  • 5 Days of Paid Sick Leave
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • Travel Reimbursement for commuting within a 50-mile radius.
Full Job Description
Residency Status: ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN

Security Clearance: All Candidates Must Possess An Active TS/SCI w/CI polygraph security clearance for consideration of this position. *No Clearance Sponsorships offered for this position.*

Time Type: Full-Time - 100% onsite

Travel Reimbursement: Yes (within a 50-mile radius to the worksite)

Company Benefits: Yes

Position Salary: $120k to $160k

We offer 1099 (IC): Independent Consultant (IC) 1099 - Which does NOT offer/cover any company benefits. The selected candidate will be responsible for all benefit coverage under this agreement.

Job Description

NAOVI is seeking a Senior Communications Specialist to lead strategic communications support, including the development, preparation, production, coordination, and editing of high visibility products. Serves as an independent self-starter and communications SME who can plan and execute work with minimal oversight. Responsible for end-to-end support for strategic communications requirements, including logistics, writing, collection, coordination, and delivery of the Weekly Activity Report, as well as internal and external event support. Collaborates closely with design and web teams to ensure accurate, timely information flow across platforms and products.

Primary responsibilities:
  • Leads strategic communications support for agency requirements, including strategy and planning documents, leadership messaging, talking points, speeches, remarks, and executive communications.
  • Ability to maintain Weekly Activity Report lifecycle, including collecting inputs, drafting/editing content, coordinating reviews, managing version control, and delivering final products on schedule.
  • Supports internal and external events by coordinating logistics, developing messaging and supporting materials, and producing post-event summaries or follow-on communications as needed.
  • Serves as the primary author for fact sheets, articles, email messaging, newsletter content, marketing copy, website content, and other communications products, as required.
  • Prepares assignments and drafts based on input from subject matter experts and leadership direction.
  • Research, writes, edits, formats, and conducts quality checks for products intended for hardcopy and electronic publication, including dissemination across multiple platforms.
  • Ensures accuracy, consistency, readability, tone, and accessibility compliance appropriate to the media and audience.
  • Rewrites and refine submissions to improve organization, clarity, grammar, and flow while maintaining intent and tradecraft standards.
  • Prepares and edits speeches, scripts, testimony materials, and formal statements for senior executives for live or recorded delivery.
  • Advises and coaches leadership on messaging clarity and presentation delivery when requested.

Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree and 18+ years of relevant experience, 10+ with a Masters or 24+ years of relevant experience without a degree.
  • All Candidate Must Currently Possess an Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph is required.
  • All Candidates must be US Citizens.
  • Demonstrated experience producing executive-level communications, including leadership messaging, talking points, speeches, and written products for senior audiences.
  • Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly and simply.
  • Proven ability to operate independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality products under time constraints.
  • Experience coordinating across stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams, including design and web support.
  • Familiarity with accessibility and publication standards and applying them to written and web-based products.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools (e.g., MS Teams, SharePoint).
  • Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud tools to support content development and coordination.

Company Benefits:
  • 401k
  • Health, Dental and Vision
  • Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
  • 3 Weeks• Paid Vacation
  • 5 Day Paid Sick Leave
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • Travel Reimbursement (50-mile radius to the work location).

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