The Office of Strategic Communications is the trusted voice of the ODNI. We are transforming the way the ODNI engages with the public, the media, and the workforce while investing in our employees. This position gives you the chance to do what all of those movie producers and writers wish they could - tell the Intelligence Community story from the inside. We are seeking creative, dynamic and forward thinking communicators to develop and deliver our story to a wide range of audiences.

Duties

As a Communications Officer you will create, curate, and organize information to achieve communication objectives for the ODNI. The ideal candidate has a background in developing communications solutions that deliver the right content to the right people in the right place at the right time. You are an excellent communicator, capable of crafting powerful narratives across a variety of media. You are constantly learning, partnering with SMEs, writers, and leadership to develop communications products. You are also a strategic thinker, exploring new ways to both tell and present information for the maximum impact. Finally, you thrive under deadlines, delivering succinct and effective products quickly. Plan, develop, and produce informational materials concerning ODNI mission, programs, and activities for dissemination to stakeholders and in obtaining feedback on the effectiveness of these materials. Develop and disseminate information to stakeholders using a full range of media and communication methods; based on assignment, methods may include Town Halls, roundtables, ODNI senior principal speeches and Congressional testimony, workforce memorandums, ODNI brochures and publications, press releases, questions and answers (Q&A) and frequently asked questions (FAQs) documents, Internet and web 2.0 communications, and/or video presentations. Develop communication plans and present them for consideration. Write and create powerful content in for multiple publication platforms, including websites, blogs, social media, leadership messages and more. Manage the editorial workflow for your assigned writing assignments, from ideation to interviewing, copy editing to publication; provide insights and copy-edits to make your team's writing more effective. Coordinate with appropriate staff officials to communicate ODNI messages, resulting in high impact and favorable outcomes. Leverage analytics and metrics to better understand audiences, inform future storytelling initiatives, and develop more effective content. Review internal and external surveys/studies to evaluate the effectiveness of information campaigns and communication programs to varied audiences.

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

Mandatory Requirements: Six years of demonstrated experience which may include any combination of post-secondary education including accredited college, technical training, military training, and practical experience in one or more of the following areas: Public Affairs Print Journalism Media/Broadcasting Photojournalism Marketing Communications Campaign Planning Demonstrated ability to design and implement innovative communication strategies for IC initiatives and programs. Ability to manage competing priorities under strict deadlines while maintaining a high level of attention to detail; ability to work effectively with ODNI's senior leaders in a high profile and demanding office Interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with a variety of audiences and convey information to a variety of audiences with different levels of comprehension of ODNI's mission, vision and goals Oral and written communication skills sufficient to conduct independent research, filter and synthesize data, and produce clear, logical, and concise products. Analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to think strategically and to develop and produce complex public affairs information and materials. Desired Requirements: Knowledge of the ODNI & Intelligence Community's missions, disciplines, and functions. Direct experience writing and editing using the Associated Press Style Guide.

Education

High School Diploma

Contacts

• Address INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS GROUP Director Of National Intelligence Washington, DC 20511 US
• Name: Vacancy Team ODNI
• Email: [email protected]