This position is in the Government Accountability Office. As a Communications Analyst (Visual) you will be responsible for supporting the development, refinement, publication, and delivery of visual information products (e.g., illustrations, infographics, photographs, and maps) for GAO products.

Duties

As a Communications Analyst (Visual), CS-1001-2 your typical work assignments may include the following: Participate in meetings and collaborate with all levels of staff to learn the visual information needs of the engagement, the points to be emphasized, and the relative importance of various information to be disseminated. Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to identify significant information that will further a product's message to create a clear visual representation. Use GAO's visual communication standards to maintain consistency of designs across visual information products and review text that accompanies them. Develop illustrations, infographics, photographs, maps, and other visual information products that meet GAO's visual communication standards and that convey a coherent message, thought, or idea. Advise engagement teams on technical advantages and disadvantages of various formats, styles, media, and methods of creating visual designs that will best meet the objectives of GAO products. Coordinate with teams and offices to perform in-depth analyses and interpret their needs for visual information products. Serve as a team or unit resource and advisor providing technical support and feedback to other VCAs in performing various aspects of their visual communication assignments. Research, develop, and recommend innovative approaches to the presentation of visual information to support GAO design policies, standards, and procedures. Ensure that all graphics developed adhere to set naming conventions and appropriate file storage/archival procedures.

Requirements

Qualifications

You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 or CS-I grade level in the Federal service that is defined as demonstrated experience in (1) analyzing data or other complex information (such as the results of scientific, academic, or public policy research and analysis) for the purpose of recommending, creating, and improving graphic designs based on that information; (2) developing a wide variety of visual representations (e.g., flow charts, timelines, infographics, maps) to help communicate clear messages; and (3) balancing a variety of products or projects simultaneously. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position.

Contacts

• Address Government Accountability Office Human Capital Office 441 G Street NW Washington, DC 20548 US
• Name: Michelle Furukawa
• Email: [email protected]