External Communications Specialist
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External Communications SpecialistBelong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.
Why Join Us?
Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.
This is a contingent position based upon contract award
KBR is seeking a highly motivated and career-oriented External Communications Specialist to join our team supporting a government client in Maryland. In this role you will be part of the Communication Services team.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide content for the website applications, including its social media application.
Coordinate Government approval of content.
Coordinate and manage daily content updates to the websites (Unclassified and Classified) and social media applications as required and approved by the Director (or designee).
Develop new media, graphics, and recordings.
Develop professional and executive review public relations materials documents, and packages.
Revise and maintain bimonthly core news reporters list.
Coordinate pre-publication and security reviews for all media content.
Qualifications:
Required:
CURRENT and ACTIVE TOP SECRET / SCI federal security clearance with Polygraph
Four (4) or more years of relevant experience with IC or DoD public communications
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, or related field
Experience writing social media (X, LinkedIn) and website content based on client messaging themes
Experience developing high-end visual communications and multimedia products that enhance the client’s brand
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of programs
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Desired:
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Experience in senior/executive leadership communications and decision management
Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud suite of programs to create visually appealing communications and multimedia products
Experience in script writing for marketing videos
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Basic Compensation:
$80,800 - $121,100
This range is for the Maryland area only
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
Additional Compensation:
KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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