Senior Communications Analyst

Harlingen, Texas

Suitability/Public Trust

On-site only

Marketing/Communications

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring for Senior Communications Analyst to support program management, public relations, strategic planning and reporting activities at Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This role will be responsible for providing support to the Harlingen Field Office, on-site, to execute government taskings, strategic communications, Chief of Staff (CoS) support, presentation materials, documentation management and various other programmatic needs. This role will interconnect to a centralized set of communications specialists also providing support from headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Provide thought leadership on visual design, marketing material, strategic plan composition and overall externally facing documentation for mission materials.

• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders, such as mission and field office leadership, external organizations, and other internal program teams to collect and compile information to ensure timely responses to requests and ad hoc assignments.

• Facilitate the needs, issues, and challenges faced by the clients; perform gap analysis and recommend solutions.

• Provide Chief of Staff (CoS) support to reporting and tasking requirements needed from headquarters requirements and requests.

• Create deliverables, including artifacts to ensure adherence to team compliance and quality standards.

• Provide input into creating strategic materials including but not limited to; graphic design, videos, marketing materials, press releases, strategic plans, SOPs, and guidebooks

• Develop, gather and disseminate information and documentation among both customers and external stakeholders in support of the program.

• Work with all team members to analyze changes in requirements and recommend the most expedient solutions in a timely manner.

• Leverage advanced writing skills to translate complicated issues from multiple information sources into a clear point of view to create a compelling, concise, and well-written narrative.

• Leverage excellent presentation development skills to prepare meeting agendas and synthesize complex information into succinct visualizations using tools such as PowerPoint.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelors with 10+ years of work experience (2 years of experience may be removed for a masters degree)

• Clearance Required: Ability to attain and maintain DHS clearance (US citizenship required)

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Ability to translate mission needs into tactical execution of visual artifacts, reports, taskings and overall data analytics.

• Excellent oral communication skills.

• Strong understanding of visual design tools and methodologies to support externally facing presentation materials.

• Strong problem-solving and organizational abilities.

• Ability to work independently in an extremely fast-paced environment.

• Ability to foster collaborative relationships with other team and external stakeholders.

• Be flexible to change direction on a moment’s notice while also tracking/executing tasks in progress.

• Ability to think “outside of the box” while communicating or dealing with a variety of situations.

• Possess clear understanding of the activities, roles, and responsibilities on large scale projects.

Posted Salary Range

USD $95,000.00 - USD $105,000.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

What You Can Expect

Interview & Hiring Process

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here’s what you can expect:

• During the Interview Process

• Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team

• Camera must be on

• A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview

• During the Hiring Process

• Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening

• Background check, to include:

• Criminal history (past 7 years)

• Verification of your highest level of education

• Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

Employee Perks

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Corporate Discounts

• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content

• Training, Education and Certification Assistance*

• Referral Bonus Program

• Internal Mobility Program

• Pet Insurance

• Flexible Work Environment

*Available to full-time employees

Our employees’ unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.