Communications Specialist/Task Lead

Description

Vistra is seeking a Communications Specialist to effectively manage the day-to-day communication activities for the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Safety Division (CMC-SD). CMC-SD works to enhance the Marine Corps' war fighting capability through integrated "force preservation" measures to manage risk and prevent mishaps. This position will support CMC-SD efforts and objectives promoting a safety management system communications plan focused on building a culture of safety within the Marine Corps, will work in coordination with our team at Naval Safety Command (NAVSAFECOM) in Norfolk, VA, and will serve as the Client Site Lead across both teams. This will be an on-site role at CMC-SD in Arlington, VA.
 

The objectives of this requirement are: 

• Address CMC-SD safety promotion, which will include long and short-term solutions to create a culture of safety within the Marine Corps.
• Develop MCSMS (Marine Corps Safety Management System) promotion and marketing strategies; and
• Produce promotional and informational materials via printed and electronic mediums. 

 The Communications Specialist will support personnel on administrative services essential to the daily operations, direction and efficiency of the CMC-SD. Tasks/Duties include:

• Provide technical assistance and support for meetings, conferences, and safety-oriented activities including preparing briefings and handouts, developing and compiling presentation input and information packages.
• Provide website coordination and data management of web-based portals and tools to support the safety mission.
• Manage content and maintain time-sensitive information on SharePoint related to events and activities. 
• Extract data as needed to develop charts, graphs, and other promotional materials. 
• Update and maintain CMC-SD hosted social media pages (e.g., Facebook, X, Instagram, etc.) to support the safety mission. 
• Maintain current web content associated with CMC-SD efforts to ensure the content and currency of the website, execute monthly reviews/updates, and identify and assess potential expansions of capabilities and functionality as programs and requirements change.
• Support Marine Corps equities within a combined Navy and Marine Corps (Naval) communications plan, ensuring CMC-SD provides safety information relevant to Marine Corps operations.
• Ensure resources are available to execute client requests.
• Establish QA/QC procedures applicable to all work carried out under this contract.
• Plan and execute projects and tasks.
• Plan and execute comprehensive communications and marketing plans for USMC (United States Marine Corps) operational and off-duty safety and risk management programs.
• Draft and revise articles on a variety of USMC and safety-related topics.
• Coordinate communications and dissemination of developed safety programs and initiatives.
• Create client-driven, safety promotional content, and materials tailored to many different formats and mediums (posters, trifolds, newsletters, email blasts, websites, and social media posts). 
• Stop, amend, or curtail work for quality, Health, and Safety, regulatory, or operational deficiencies.
• Coordinate work execution and provide support in monthly client status reporting.
• Interface with the client and with Vistra HQ resources.
• Perform other tasks as requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or training and experience in relevant field.
• At least five years of experience developing comprehensive communications strategies and plans that include social media content creation.
• Experience working with the Marine Corp. 
• Strong written and oral communication and design skills.
• Experience with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and Illustrator, or similar tools. 
• Experience with DOD (Department of Defense) SharePoint administration. 
• Experience creating and implementing targeted messaging campaigns to multiple, distinct audiences and establishing criteria to gauge/track effectiveness.
• Experience implementing communications and outreach projects assuring compliance with DOD and DON (Department of Navy) requirements.
• Experience manipulating content and messaging across multiple mediums.
• Experience in creating and maintaining web material; renew web content ensuring accuracy and timeliness of information; ensure site functionality, navigability, usability, and accessibility; and work closely with other IT staff to ensure Safety Division web content is in accordance with Marine Corps guidelines.
• Must have Secret Clearance.
• US Citizenship Required: Due to the requirements of the federal contract that this position supports, U.S. citizenship is required. Citizenship will be confirmed via I-9/E-Verify at the start of employment