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CHINFO | PAO or Mass Communication Specialist

GDIT

WV • On-site, Remote

$59K - $80K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

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Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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Job description

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Intelligence Operations and Analysis

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Media Relations, Public Affairs, Public Communication

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

NATIONAL SECURITY ANALYST - CHINFO | PAO or Mass Communication Specialist
Contribute to the strategic direction of the business and support impactful mission outcomes as a National Security Analyst at GDIT. Here, you'll enable the success of the most critical government missions and the growth of a meaningful career in Intelligence.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a National Security Analyst, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of CHINFO. Join GDIT as a National Security Analyst and make a meaningful impact supporting the Navy's Office of Communications Outreach. In this full-time role, you will apply your proven public affairs skills to provide community outreach expertise to the United States Navy. Your work will help ensure the safety and security of our nation, while showcasing the Navy's missions, equipment, and people through high-profile outreach events.
Provide public affairs and event planning support for Fleet Weeks, Navy Weeks and Executive Engagement Visits across the U.S., designed to highlight the importance of a strong Navy to the American way of life.

Conduct market research on designated cities to inform outreach strategies.

Participate in planning efforts, collaborating with teams via phone, email, and weekly conference calls; attend in-person meetings during site visits.

Identify and engage relevant organizations, corporations, government officials, and community groups to participate in Navy outreach events.

Plan and execute a variety of events, including high-level executive engagements, general public events, volunteer opportunities, and community visits.

Construct and submit itineraries, trip books, and schedules of events.

Serve as a point of contact for media engagements during planned engagements; monitor media activity generated by outreach events.

Demonstrate strong event planning, communications, and public affairs/media relations skills.

Ability to plan events with diverse groups and organizations.

Conduct daily and special assignment media searches and compile associated reports for distribution to internal and external stakeholders.


WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your initiative and drive for innovation to GDIT. The National Security Analyst must have:
Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of event planning and public communications experience (candidates with 2+ years may be considered for entry-level opportunities).

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and other Office products.

Proven experience in market research, event coordination, and media relations.

Travel required: 10-15% (remote work available).
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in intelligence at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for securing the mission.

The likely salary range for this position is $59,500 - $80,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

10-25%

Telecommuting Options:

Remote

Work Location:

Any Location / Remote

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee's date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at

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GDIT is a global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense, and intelligence community. Its 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. The company operates across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber, and application development.

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