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Description

Position Title: Outreach and Marketing Specialist (CDET)

Position Type: Exempt

Requisition #: 277

Location: Quantico VA 

Clearance Level Required: Favorable National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI) required upon hiring

Davis Defense Group, Inc. has secured a stellar reputation as one of the premier Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) in the aerospace and defense industry, steadfastly supporting the Department of Defense since 2002. A critical combination of vision and dedication to excellence has helped our customers achieve numerous significant milestones on schedule and within budget. Today we employ over 700 personnel around the globe in a mix of analytical, advisory, technical, and support positions. The common thread across our organization is our commitment to our customers and an unwavering dedication to our principle motto: "Mission Focused, Future Ready. Innovating today, Leading tomorrow."

Functional Description:

DDG is seeking an outreach and marketing specialist to provide senior-level advisory support to the College of Distance Education and Training (CDET), onsite, in Quantico Virginia. This role supports CDET leadership by developing and executing marketing and regional outreach strategies, managing digital and social media presence, and ensuring consistent messaging across all platforms and publications.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Support the planning of and coordinate all outreach and communication efforts to inform, educate, and foster key audience awareness of CDET products and programs.
• Provide information about CDET programs, distance learning development capabilities, and Marine Corps eLearning Ecosystem (MCeLE) system training management capabilities to leadership, program managers, and Program of Instruction (POI)/curriculum developers at USMC formal schools, Training and Education Command (TECOM), Education Command (EDCOM) branches and divisions, and Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC) branches and divisions.
• Support the maintenance of a robust and aggressive customer outreach and marketing campaign to improve the use of distance learning throughout the Marine Corps and develop a Strategic Communications plan for use by all the regional Campuses.
• Provide outreach expertise to assist the seven CDET Regional Directors (RD) in the development and execution of their region-specific Outreach Programs.
• Advise the CDET Director, Deputy Director, and other senior staff on all matters pertaining to public opinion, media environment, and customer communication regarding CDET and its programs.
• Maintain CDET social media sites and post information weekly to create customer engagement.
• Serve as CDET's primary coordinator, advisor, and writer for key industry publications and correspondence to ensure style, manner, content, and voice are consistent and reflect the CDET's communication message.
• Provide outreach content expertise to all CDET departments, including the CDET website, to ensure style, manner, content, and voice are consistent and reflect CDET mission and messages.
• Estimate, track, and report Document Automated Production Service (DAPS) printing expenditures.
• Work closely with the RDs and their designated personnel to assist them in communicating with their prospective audiences via social media platforms, etc.

Required Experience: 

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Experience directly supporting senior company/military leadership.
• Experience with use and management of social media platforms and websites.
• Experience creating and tailoring strategic communication and social media plans.
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 and Adobe applications including Creative Cloud.

Desired Experience: 

Experience creating and producing graphic design and audio/video content.

Education Requirements: 

• Required: Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in communications, marketing or a related field.
• Desired: Master's degree.

When we review candidates' information, we are looking for the best matches for the position based on the qualifications listed in the job posting. If your skills and experience appear to match an open position, a recruitment services professional or a hiring manager may contact you. 

Davis Defense Group, Inc. is committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and efficiency in our recruitment and hiring processes. As part of our dedication to these values, DDG does not engage with or entertain the services of third-party recruiting agencies for our staffing needs. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. 

At DDG, employment decisions are based on an individual's capabilities and qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, disability, veteran status, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. This commitment to equal opportunity applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, terminations, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. If you are a qualified disabled veteran or individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to use or access our online system, please contact our Human Resources department at (540) 548-5950.