Communications & Social Media Analyst (Secret Clearance Required)

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, edit, and produce professional communication materials supporting ONR's scientific, technical, and programmatic objectives.
• Translate complex scientific, technical, and abstract concepts into clear, concise, and engaging content appropriate for technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Collaborate with ONR leadership, program managers, scientists, engineers, and other stakeholders to identify communication needs and develop effective messaging.
• Create communication products that align with ONR's strategic priorities, mission objectives, and organizational messaging.
• Prepare informational materials, executive briefings, publications, fact sheets, newsletters, and other communication products for internal and external audiences.
• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and professionalism across all written, visual, and digital communication materials.
• Develop, create, and maintain content for ONR-supported social media and digital communication platforms.
• Support the timely publication of news, program accomplishments, events, announcements, and other relevant information across platforms, including LinkedIn, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, Flickr, and other approved communication channels.
• Create engaging social media content incorporating written messaging, graphics, photographs, videos, and other multimedia elements.
• Coordinate real-time social media coverage of ONR events, activities, and significant program milestones, as authorized.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or journalism from an accredited university and
• At least five (5) years of communication and social media experience demonstrated through a mix of DoD headquarters support, and/or science background with knowledge of DoD S&T processes.
• Experience with DoD S&T policy, priorities, and programs is required, with experience creating communications and presentations with high visual impact using PowerPoint or other comparable presentation software.
• Experience with social networks is required, including but not limited to LinkedIn, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, and Flickr. Knowledge of how to post current events as they happen.
• Demonstrated ability to interface with Government and S&T personnel.
• Ability to maintain a DoD Secret level security clearance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Power-Point.
• Experienced user of Adobe Creative Suite.
• Effective at working independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to complete tasks fast and accurately with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• Direct Deposits & Allotment
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Insurance
• Virtual Doctor Visits (unlimited/$0 copays)
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance Program
• Flexible Spending Plans for healthcare, dependent care, & parking/transportation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)