This position is located in the Public Affairs and Strategic Communication Office, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), Department of State. The incumbent plays a leading role in the development, coordination, and implementation of comprehensive, effective, accurate, and timely digital media communication plans and strategies to support ECA’s programs. 

Duties

Serves as a senior leader in the Office of Public Affairs and Strategic Communications and plays a leading role in the development of strategy, content, and information dissemination/distribution. Consults with ECA management and staff in identifying and assessing communications and audience needs and develops and implements digital media strategies in support of ECA's core international exchange programs. Participates in and leads the development and coordination of the design, creation, and production of digital products and their byproducts to include, but are not limited to videography and photography, graphic design, websites, social media. Evaluates ECA digital communications for effectiveness in furthering ECA and departmental goals, and objectives, as well as alignment with U.S. foreign policy, and provides expert advice and recommendations to improve them. Participates in meetings with senior officials throughout the Department and United States Government and private sector stakeholders in meetings, conferences and other settings to advocate ECA views and policy positions.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Requires a financial disclosure statement, OGE-278.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement.  NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement. Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F. Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience developing and implementing digital media strategies and coordinating dissemination of information about an organization’s programs and activities. Experience developing and coordinating the design, development, and production of digital products (to include video, graphic design, websites, and social media). Experience drafting, producing, and marketing informational products. Experience evaluating digital communications to assess its effectiveness in furthering an organization’s goals and objectives. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-14 position.

Education

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.

Contacts

• Address U.S. Department of State 2200 C Street NW Washington, District of Columbia 20522 United States
• Name: Beatrice Dabney
• Phone: 771-205-8413
• Email: [email protected]