KDS
Job ID 2425215
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Koniag Data Solutions, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company
, is seeking a Communication Specialist to support
KDS and our government customer.
This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust.This is a Remote opportunity.
We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.
Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:
Content Development & Messaging:
- Distill complex programmatic, technical, and policy concepts into language tailored to the target audience, including non-technical stakeholders and decision-makers.
- Draft, edit, and proofread a wide range of documents including reports, executive summaries, fact sheets, and talking points for leadership.
- Create and manage high-quality white papers and briefing materials on key program initiatives for internal and external distribution
- Ensure that all communications adhere to the JPEO A&A’s messaging, tone, and branding guidelines.
Strategic Communications Support:
- Prepare responses to congressional requests for information and other data calls.
- Collaborate with program managers, subject matter experts (SMEs), and leadership to gather, organize, and present data in a clear, concise, and accurate manner.
- Support the development of strategic communication plans to promote key programs and initiatives to stakeholders.
- Work closely with leadership to refine messaging and align communications with JPEO A&A's strategic objectives.
- Monitor emerging trends and potential issues that may impact the organization’s communication strategy and provide recommendations for proactive messaging.
- Collaborate with leadership to develop strategic messaging for key initiatives, ensuring the message is aligned with broader organizational goals
- Draft and produce white papers and briefing materials on emerging topics related to JPEO A&A’s mission and objectives.
Editing & Quality Control:
- Provide editorial support for speeches, articles, presentations, and other executive communications.
- Serve as a gatekeeper for documents and reports, ensuring that all outgoing communications meet organizational quality and accuracy standards.
- Conduct thorough reviews of written content to ensure grammatical accuracy, consistency, and compliance with JPEO A&A’s style guide.
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree in English or similar field, advanced degree preferred
- Proven experience in communications, preferably in a government or defense environment.
- Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with the ability to translate complex information into clear, concise language.
- Experience in responding to congressional requests or data calls is highly desirable.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other document management tools.
- Familiarity with JPEO A&A operations and/or Army correspondence is a plus.
- Ability to obtain a Public Trust.
Working Environment & Conditions
This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
This position is primarily indoors, consistent with a standard office position and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. The incumbent is required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The workload may require the incumbent to sit for extended periods of time. The incumbent must be able to read, do simple math calculations and withstand moderate amounts of stress.
The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.
The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation to navigate or to apply for a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodation.
Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.
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