Communications Specialist

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Communications Specialistto support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO). This is a remoteposition.

Responsibilities

The candidate will be responsible for a variety of tasks across a vast and dynamic IT organization. Must be a self-starter who can quickly understand new assignments, conduct research, provide relevant content, offer solutions, and is adaptable. Responsible for client interactions and ensuring coordination and desired outcomes are accomplished. The environment is dynamic, and the client needs are often evolving. Flexibility and forward-thinking views are important for success.

Prepares executive level briefing material using PowerPoint and explains content to the VA CTO
Collects, tracks, coordinates related work, updates, and closes out action items
Facilitates meetings with VA OIT leadership
Gathers information through research, statistical reports, and interviews, and organizes data into meaningful content for a wide range of tasks and presentations
Conducts research on a variety of IT initiatives
Creates a variety of documentation and informational material including instructional, SOPs, knowledge articles, white papers, etc.
Organizes and maintains content on the MS Teams platform

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or a related scientific or technical discipline is required
10 years’ experience; 8 years of additional relevant experience may be substituted for education
Proficient in use of Microsoft tools – MS Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, SharePoint, and Outlook
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work equally well on a self-paced basis as well as in a collaborative, team-oriented setting
Excellent creative, analytical, and organizational skills
Strong attention to detail and excellent follow-through
Experience working within distributed teams and remote environments
Must be adaptable, curious, creative, and have a willingness to learn
Demonstrated experience as a presentation creator
Must be a self-starter with eye for quality control
Must be able to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Skills And Experience

Experience within the VA OIT
Experience using Jira to capture project tasks, risks, and progress