Job opening: Communications Officer
Salary: $132 368 - 172 075 per year
Published at: Dec 07 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
The Office of the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community (IC IG) was established within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) by the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010. The IC IG's organizational divisions include Audit, Investigations, Inspections and Evaluations, Mission Support Division, the Center for Protected Disclosures, and Counsel to the Inspector General.
Duties
The Mission Support Division provides management and administrative support to the entire IC IG office. The Mission Support Division comprises multidisciplinary officers with expertise in financial management, human capital and talent management, facilities and logistics management, continuity of operations, administration, classification reviews, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act requests, information technology, communications, and quality assurance. The Division also delivers executive support to the Intelligence Community Inspectors General Forum and its committees.
Serve as a creative and responsive storyteller who can effectively deliver IC IG's key messages to targeted audiences.
Plan, develop, and execute a comprehensive IC IG strategic communications plan that effectively communicates IC IG's mission, vision, core values, and goals to its partners and stakeholders.
Advocate for improved communication practices and advise IC IG leadership on ways to improve employee and external stakeholder engagement and communication. Seek out and identify proactive engagement opportunities that promote open and honest communication.
Strengthen the IC IG's brand equity across its partners, stakeholders, and in the public domain to elevate the organization's presence.
Plan, develop, and disseminate information to stakeholders using a full range of media and communication methods. Methods may include town halls, roundtables, principal remarks or speeches, Congressional testimony, workforce announcements, brochures and publications, press releases, and/or videos. Research, write, review, coordinate and edit communications materials to ensure consistent messaging, as well as accuracy, clarity, completeness, timeliness, and consistency with IC IG and ODNI policies and IC IG branding.
Coordinate with ODNI's strategic communications team, as appropriate, to coordinate IC IG activities, including internal communications, prepublication reviews, speaking engagements, email alerts, website content, and responses to media inquiries. Initiate, cultivate, and maintain productive working relationships with other communication stakeholders, as appropriate.
Develop and implement training to inform IC IG staff on how to deliver the IC IG's message in a variety of contexts.
Identify, implement, and enhance communication channels and methods to promote the IC IG mission, objectives, and successes, including a dynamic internet platform and website.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen residing in the United States
- Appointment is subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance based on an SBI with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI)
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- A two-year trial period is required for all new permanent appointments to the ODNI.
Qualifications
Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to think strategically, make decisions, and develop and produce complex public affairs information and materials.
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills with the ability to conduct independent research, filter and synthesize data, and produce clear, logical, and concise products.
Demonstrated project management skills and demonstrated ability to effectively multi-task and manage numerous projects simultaneously with high-quality results.
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to listen to, clarify, and convey understanding of others' ideas, comments, and questions; as well as the ability to integrate and build upon diverse opinions and earn buy-in at all levels.
Broad knowledge of the missions and functions of the IC and oversight community.
Ability to foster trust within the IC IG and with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to exemplify IC IG core values of Integrity, Independence, Accountability, Diversity, and Transparency.
Experience working with the media, including general media (newspaper and television) and web-based outlets.
Desired Requirements
Formal education in a communications-related field.
Education
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
Contacts
- Address MISSION SUPPORT DIVISION
Director Of National Intelligence
Washington, DC 20511
US
- Name: Vacancy Team ODNI
- Email: [email protected]
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