Job Description

BryceTech is seeking an experienced a Communications Specialist to join our team and support our Federal Government Customer. The Communications Specialist will provide Communications and Media support to the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR), HHS-Coordination Operations and Response Element (H-CORE) Support Services.

The Communications Specialist is responsible for planning and implementing proactive communications on major initiatives; working to promote positive, accurate and fair media coverage of HHS ASPR and the H-CORE program; and promoting an engaged and well-informed workforce, among other activities.

The Communications Specialist will have experience working with Senior Leadership and Federal/Civilian Agencies and or Military Services. Contract Place of Performance is on site at Washington DC. The position will report to the Public Health Division Manager.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the communication and marketing planning processes for H-CORE programs, products, and services including meetings, project tracking, and data management
• Writes communications and publications according to established corporate standards for order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
• Edits, standardizes, and changes materials prepared by others to ensure style, grammar, clarity and accuracy.
• Submits copy to and confers with clients and management for review, input and, ultimately, approval.
• Knowledge and experience in the development and implementation of communication plans.
• Experience developing communications materials such as talking points, infographics, and media clips.
• Ability to facilitate working sessions and promote collaboration.
• Experience creating actionable deliverables.
• Proofreads copy for errors.
• Ensures completion and delivery of communications by working with the project management team.
• Works with Digital team to create metric reports on internal communications programs.
• Develop and maintain media lists on behalf of the organization
• Writes communications and publications according to established corporate standards for order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
• Edits, standardizes, and changes materials prepared by others to ensure style, grammar, clarity and accuracy.
• Submits copy to and confers with clients and management for review, input and, ultimately, approval.
• Proofreads copy for errors.
• Ensures completion and delivery of communications by working with the project management team.
• Works with Digital team to create metric reports on internal communications programs.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Prior Government Service experience with Federal, DoD and/or Civilian Agencies' Public Health markets.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field with 7 years’ experience
• Proficiency with social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and TikTok, as well as social media scheduling tools like Hootsuite
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud and Canva preferred
• Detail oriented with exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Proven ability to work in a team-based environment working cross-departmentally to complete projects as needed
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational skills, initiative and follow-through, and flexibility and responsiveness to changing requirements and conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to think analytically and reason strategically.
• Ability to translate technical information to non-technical audiences.
• A collaborative and engaging nature.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work to deadlines are essential.
• Ability to solve problems and prioritize needs in a variety of situations where immediate decisions may be necessary.
• Excellent computer skills with competence in Word, Excel, and Outlook necessary.

Additional Information

BryceTech offers a full range of benefits, including competitive salary, a comprehensive health plan including dental and vision coverage, company-paid life & disability insurance policies, 401(k) plan with company match, and an educational reimbursement program.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.