Job Description
The Communications Specialist will provide support to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). CISA's stakeholder community is diverse across the 16 critical infrastructure sectors. The ability to effectively communicate and coordinate with stakeholders across the agency, government, and private sector is critical to their mission success.
What You Will Do:

• Compose and edit internal, media, and external executive communications, including writing, designing, and editing external executive communications (PowerPoint presentations, briefs, and talking points), fact sheets, web content, blogs, invitations, agendas, conference reports, and/or Congressional briefings.
• Prep and brief senior leadership for media interviews, write or provide input to external newsletters and trade publications, prepare statements for the record and background for reporters in response to media inquiries, and research and prepare background on media and trade publications.
• Develop and publish recurring internal communications such as weekly reports, monthly newsletters, and/or internal webpage.
• Track and monitor day-to-day official communications including task traffic, deadlines, and questions.
• Analyze and draft written responses, outreach materials and other related materials in response to requests from leadership and other high-level agency sources.
• Identify and propose solutions to planning program direction and assist in the determination of the need for written policies and procedures.
• Maintain the Communication Section's operating instructions to assist with the execution of their goals and objectives.
• Assist with planning and evaluation of communications strategies within the Division.
• Gather, analyze, and compose or edit technical materials, such as reports of research findings; technical articles; news releases; standard operating procedures; guidance documents; regulations, or periodicals.
• Translate technical information into clear, readable documents to be used by technical and non-technical personnel.
• Draw on a substantial knowledge of DHS programs and activities to develop informational materials. These information materials may be for internal or external dissemination at the national and international levels and may include internal reports and publications; summaries of programs, reports of research findings, and news articles.
• Organize material according to establish standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology; selects photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material.

What You Will Need:
Education & Experience

• 5 years of professional experience, with demonstrated success in strategic communications
• Bachelors degree, preferably in English, Communications, Advertising, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience with both internal/external communications and marketing highly preferred
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Federal government and/or management consulting experience preferred
• Effective project management skills to create and deliver under tight deadlines
• Comfortable collaborating within a team and driving forward on individual tasks, with the capability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Cybersecurity, infrastructure protection, and/or risk policy experience in government or private sector desired
• Current DHS suitability or Secret clearance desired
• US Citizenship required

Reporting Relationships:
Reports directly to a manager.
Working Conditions:
Work will normally be performed in an air-conditioned office environment. Work will be non-manual, but the incumbent must be able to walk and climb among equipment and structures. There may be an occasional need to lift up to 10 pounds.
About Us
We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times.
ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We're at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations.
About Our Benefits
ABS Group proudly offers a variety of industry-leading benefits designed to enhance the life and well-being of our employees and their families. These benefits include, but are not limited to, medical insurance (PPO and HD), dental and vision insurance, Health Savings account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability leave programs, parental leave program, paid holidays, and paid vacation time. The Company provides an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers additional support in personal wellness, including work-life services. ABS Group also offers a 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements.
Equal Opportunity
The ABS Group of Companies is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.
Notice
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Other
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