Communications Specialist

This is a remote position.

We are seeking Communications Specialists to join our team supporting various government customers. Are you a motivated self-starter that has a passion for helping customers solve complex challenges. Do you feel that learning new tools, processes, and technologies can drive organizational change. Would you like to work for a company that values you as a team member and will invest in your growth as a professional? At VIKINT, we believe that every employee should have the opportunity to advance and grow their skills, taking them to where they want to go with their careers.

VIKINT is a newly formed corporation, founded by a team of veterans with over 75 years of experience serving in the US military, Federal agencies, and commercial organizations. VIKINT is a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), business and technology service provider with company values that define and drive our priorities and commitments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

·        Leading and implementing communication tasks.

·        Develop communication and advertising campaigns and responses to inquiries.

·        Assist with determining communication objectives, media selection, media placement, and evaluation of advertising strategies. Responds to communication challenges with creative solutions.

·        Relay progress to client on a regular basis.

·        Creates content for information campaigns, press briefings and editorials.

·        Keeps abreast of industry news and trends and writes analysis.

·        Provides communications-related assistance with program management services including financial and business solutions, video production, and graphic design tasks.

·        Assist with integrated marketing and integrated business program tasks.

·        Assist business/technical staff in resolving problems.

·        Support Business Development team with research, whitepapers, and proposals.

Requirements

·        Positive and enthusiastic attitude

·        Strong desire to learn, drive work, and self-initiative

·        Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·        Adobe Creative Suite experience

·        MS Office PowerPoint experience

·        SharePoint experience

·        BA/BS Degree in Communications, Business or Technology

·        Must be a U.S. Citizen

·        Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check

·        Must be able to successfully obtain an appropriate Government clearance

The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance. Employees are required to comply with any contractually mandated Federal COVID-19 requirements. More information can be found here.

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Additional Job Information

COMPETENCIES

·        Knowledge of business processes and technology solutions

·        Ability to translate complex research into common language

·        Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software

·        Ability to quickly learn and process information

·        Organization and time management skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·        Customer Location: Remote, Washington D.C. Metro Area, Central Florida

·        Type of environment: Remote or Office depending on client requirements

·        Noise level: Low

·        Work schedule: Schedule is customer core business working hours.

·        Amount of Travel: Occasional travel to satisfy customer needs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. VIKINT does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status"). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

VIKINT is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact hr@vikint.com for assistance.

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