Cybersecurity Communications Specialist

Description

SAIC is seeking a Cybersecurity Communications Specialist to work in a remote capacity. This is support the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) cybersecurity mission to ensure HHS can actively protect the vital health information with which it is entrusted, respond to existing and emerging cybersecurity threats, and continue to enhance the program to ensure HHS has the capability and capacity to respond to new and emerging requirements, technologies and threats.

The Cybersecurity Communications Specialist shall support delivery of cybersecurity services through stakeholder engagement, reporting, and documentation.

Duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Support HHS personnel, Operational Division (OpDiv), stakeholder, and partner engagement.
  
• Support communications and reporting functionsof HHS cybersecurity programs and partners and other HHS cybersecurity communications and stakeholder engagements.
  
• Ensure all communications, reports, initiatives, released documentation, presentation resources, and related messaging are accurately and consistently developed, reviewed, conveyed, tracked, and stored to and for appropriate stakeholders - both internal and external to HHS.
  
• Provide support, developing, maturing, editing, implementing and maintaining the OIS Strategic Communications Plan.
  
• Develop and deliver documents and a variety of presentations and publications which require a range of writing and editing styles, from technical to journalistic, as well as publication capabilities that range from development, design, templates, graphics, physical copy, and web-based releases. Documents will include but are not limited to public releases, technical reports, documentation, narrative, scripts, newsletters, and brochures.
  
• Develop, maintain, and communicate a shared communications library using HHS SharePoint resources.
  
• Support data call distribution and management including tracking, collection, aggregation and draft responses.
  
• Support training of HHS personnel on effective communications mechanisms and the OIS Strategic Communication Plan.
  
• Research and maintain awareness of relevant conferences, roundtable and panel discussions, and other opportunities to create a current inventory of potential engagements.
  
• Assist in logistical planning for event attendance.
  

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

Must have a Bachelors degree and 1+ years of relevant experience. May accept an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of a degree.

3+ years' of extensive writing experience is preferred.

Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust with HHS

Strong understanding of internal and external communications.

Experience writing and executing communications plans, to include social media.

Proficient in using documentation tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and SharePoint.

Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Organizational and time-management skills for meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to be a self-starter, multitask in a fast-paced environment, and prioritize multiple tasks with minimal supervision.

Familiarity with design and editing software such as Canva, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign or similar products

Experience working with a brand agency or marketing firm is preferred

Target salary range: $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.