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Location: Springfield, VA

Security Clearance: Active Top Secret//SCI Required

Overview:
Polaris Consulting Group is seeking an experienced Corporate Communications Specialist to provide strategic communication support for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Human Development (HD) Directorate. This role will be matrixed to one of the five HD offices, offering communication support while aligning with the overarching HD communication strategy. You will specifically support the Human Development Strategic (HDS) office or the Analytic Capabilities Office, assisting with the communication needs of the HD Front Office. The ideal candidate will excel at developing internal and external communications, strategic messaging, and delivering polished, professional communication products that align with the agency’s mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Communications Development: Develop and implement internal and external communication strategies that align with the NGA mission, ensuring clear and impactful messaging.
• Marketing Strategy: Proactively identify and implement effective marketing strategies to engage target audiences, ensuring broad awareness of HD initiatives.
• Customer Analysis & Outreach: Analyze customer needs and provide recommendations for message development, communication methods, and message timing. Tailor messaging to target audiences and outreach groups.
• Content Creation & Management: Research, write, edit, and publish various communications products such as print materials, web content, briefings, and email campaigns.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with graphic designers, briefing developers, photographers, and illustrators to ensure high-quality communication products.
• Publication & Media Management: Manage production schedules and ensure timely delivery of communication materials, both internally and externally.
• Senior Leadership Support: Provide communication support to NGA senior leaders by drafting speeches, talking points, video scripts, briefings, and articles for various communication platforms.
• Strategic Planning & Implementation: Assist in developing and implementing the HD Strategic Communications Plan, supporting leadership with ghostwriting, editing, crafting senior talking points, and producing communication toolkits.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Conduct stakeholder analysis to understand communication needs, assess the effectiveness of communication products, and provide feedback to leadership.
• Presentation Support: Work closely with leadership to create tailored, visually compelling presentations using PowerPoint and other visual media.
• Message Crafting for NGA Workforce: Develop clear, concise messages for internal audiences, ensuring alignment with NGA strategic goals.

Required Qualifications

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations or Communication (or equivalent experience).
• Security Clearance:
  • Active Top Secret//SCI clearance.
• Experience:
  • 2+ years of experience in strategic communications or speechwriting.
  • Minimum of 12 months experience updating web content and using electronic publishing tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop Illustrator, or Adobe Pro.
  • Minimum of 12 months demonstrated experience using AP Style for writing and editing.
  • Minimum of 24 months experience in developing communication strategies.

Desired Experience

• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with challenges facing NGA, the Intelligence Community (IC), and the Department of Defense (DoD). Understanding of NGA functions, products, and technologies.
• Analytical & Leadership Skills: Strong data analysis and leadership in managing contract sub-tasks and projects.

Skills & Tools

• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in PC platforms, Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and publishing tools like Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Adobe Pro.
• Communication Skills: Excellent oral, written, and AP style editing skills. Strong interpersonal and customer service abilities.
• Additional Skills: Experience in project management, briefing, and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and in teams.

Working Environment:

• Primarily office-based with occasional client site visits and PPE requirements as needed. Job responsibilities may evolve, and reasonable accommodations will be considered for individuals with disabilities.

Polaris Consulting Group, Inc., is an 8(a) certified, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business based in Alexandria, VA.  Our cleared business professionals are experienced, knowledgeable, subject matter experts who make our clients mission their own. We combine innovation with expertise and industry-standard techniques to deliver people, processes, technology, and information solutions critical to mission success.  www.polarisgov.com

Polaris is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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Location: Springfield, VA

Level 4 Human Resource Staff Officer
Active TS/SCI clearance required
Overall Assignment Description:

HDT support personnel provide comprehensive services to support the operational and administrative functions of the Career Service staff. The ideal candidate is versatile, able to handle a wide range of office functions, manage physical and digital space, maintain records, and complete formal takers. The candidate should be a multifaceted professional capable of managing logistical arrangements, oral and written communications, and administrative operations for both internal and external customers.
Duties include:

• General Administrative Support:
  • Provide administrative assistance to HD Career Service staff, including correspondence management, scheduling, and responding to inquiries (less than 40% of their time).
• Vacancy & Assignments Management:
  • Assist in vacancy announcements, managing internal and external applications, and supporting the recruitment and assignment process for NGA civilians.
• Human Resources Administration:
  • Process civilian position changes, cross-career service requests, and execute HR-related functions and tasks within Human Resources Information Systems.
  • Support the coordination between NGA Recruiting, hiring managers, relocation teams, and applicants for a smooth external hiring process.
• Space & Records Management:
  • Manage physical and digital space organization, including records management tasks, ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining accessible, organized records.
• Tasker & Workflow Management:
  • Track and manage tasker workflows, ensuring timely completion and close-out of tasks.
  • Provide support to formal taskers, documenting and processing requirements in line with organizational needs.
• Logistics Support & Event Coordination:
  • Coordinate and provide logistics support for Career Service events, meetings, technical reviews, focus group sessions, and boards.
  • Organize and schedule travel arrangements using the Defense Travel System (DTS), ensuring compliance with guidelines.
• Communications:
  • Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), guides, and other Career Service products following NGA style manuals.
  • Provide meeting support to various Communities of Practice, working groups, technical reviews, and boards, facilitating clear and effective communication across teams.
• Use of Technology:
  • Utilize advanced functions of Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and the Defense Travel System on a daily basis to manage administrative tasks efficiently.
• Process Improvement:
  • Continuously seek opportunities to improve operational processes, ensuring that administrative and HR functions align with NGA’s goals.

Skills and Experience:

Required:

• Minimum of 5 years demonstrated experience in a Human Resources-related position.
• At least 2 years experience in processing HR functions in a Human Resources Information System.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience leading or supporting recruitment and hiring in corporate or government settings.
• At least 12 months of experience working within the Intelligence Community and/or Department of Defense.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources (work experience in HR areas may substitute for this if it falls within SHRM’s 15 functional areas).

Desired:

• Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) certification.
• Master’s Degree in Human Resources or a related field.

Polaris Consulting Group, Inc., is an 8(a) certified, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business based in Alexandria, VA. Our cleared business professionals are experienced, knowledgeable, subject matter experts who make our clients mission their own. We combine innovation with expertise and industry-standard techniques to deliver people, processes, technology, and information solutions critical to mission success.

Polaris is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class. To comply with the District of Columbia’s Pay Transparency Requirements, Polaris provides a reasonable range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired in Washington D.C. Actual compensation is influenced by various factors, including skill set, experience level, and specific office location.

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