Communications Specialist

Founded in 1998, JANSON is dedicated to advancing readiness and serving those who serve. We deliver innovative, customized solutions for national defense and select commercial clients—transforming physical environments and facilities, crafting immersive digital experiences, and driving strategic branding and communications with care. Our work strengthens mission alignment and engagement through integrated, forward-thinking approaches designed to make a lasting impact. Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, with branches in Atlanta, Georgia, and Frankfurt, Germany, JANSON operates with a Top-Secret facility clearance to support clients at every level of national and global readiness.

Location: Fairfax, VA

Start: Immediately

Clearance: (Must be clearable)

Overview – Senior Communications Specialist

JANSON is seeking a passionate, purposeful, and problem-solving individual to serve as our Communications Specialist in the Fort Belvoir (Springfield), VA area in support of a developing program office. This is a full-time, hybrid position with an expectation to work a minimum of 3 days a week in the office and the remainder from your home office.

This position requires a professional who can successfully support multi-effort public affairs needs in a fast-paced acquisitions environment and is skilled in all aspects of government communications. The ideal candidate will excel in both team and individual work situations, and present a decisive, professional demeanor to successfully engage with peers and senior government officials. Proven experience producing print products, developing executive briefings, and field photography is required. Department of War (DoW) experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the oversight, development and execution of strategic public affairs programs and campaigns leveraging all available communications conduits and emerging technologies to most effectively communicate the PEO Soldier mission
• Recommend strategies to facilitate understanding and support from industry, other federal agencies, congress, the general public, the Army Acquisition community and the Army as a whole, via a wide range of communication media
• Supports client planning and preparation for major events, conferences, and media engagement
• Recommends communication strategies and plans designed to achieve client goals and objectives
• Provides written articles, press releases, or photos in support of programs
• Proactive in seeking out story opportunities that advance the strategic narrative
• Experience translating complex, technical subject matter for non-technical audiences
• Experience drafting talking points, written articles, and marketing content

·Will be required to travel 50% of the time

Deliverables

· Written articles, press releases, marketing content, brochures, graphics, short-form social media videos

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communications or related field
• 5+ years of supporting high level staff
• 3+ years of experience as a Communications Specialist
• Experience developing and executing communication planning and message functions that drive communication service and product development
• Experience providing public affairs guidance as it relates to the Army
• Experience with social media platforms, including, but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, Google+.
• Experience writing, editing, and crafting content for the social media space.
• Exceptional organizational and planning abilities
• Strong client engagement skills and team player mentality
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Strong technology skills, including experience using MS Office products, MS Project (or equivalent), web browsers, etc.

Desired Qualifications

Security Clearance (Secret)

Audio/Visual experience (assembling/checking/operating public address systems) a plus

JANSON Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Work from home flexibility
• Medical, dental and vision Insurance
• 401K with matching incentive
• Short and long-term disability, life insurance
• PTO and paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• What's your salary range?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• supporting high level staff: 5 years (Required)
• communications specialist: 3 years (Required)
• public affairs guidance as it relates to the Army: 3 years (Required)
• social media platform : 3 years (Required)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Fairfax, VA 22030