Communications Specialist
Description Would you like to be part of a team of passionate professionals who are working to shape the future of transportation? Leidos is hiring a Communications Specialist to work as part of a team providing communications and outreach activities promoting the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA's) cutting-edge research in Cooperative Driving Automation (CDA) technologies at the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center (TFHRC), in McLean, Virginia.
The Saxton Transportation Operations Laboratory (STOL) is an advanced research lab and smart garage dedicated to conducting CDA research and testing.
The STOL laboratory enables the FHWA to validate and refine new transportation services and technologies created by Leidos and our partners.
This role will be part of a larger team of Transportation, Engineering and Software professionals who produce a variety of work products including whitepapers, articles, public presentations, conference materials, posters, and technical reports that are advancing research, shaping the future of the industry and encouraging government adoption of CDA technologies.
The Communications Specialist will maintain the editorial quality and voice of these work products, ensuring that they tell the story of the CDA work being done at STOL and advance the overall communications strategy and implementation plan to inform, educate, and engage stakeholders in the transportation industry.
This includes efficiently creating and editing a variety of communications products, including fact sheets, PowerPoint presentations, videos, infographics, journal articles, and social media posts.
Visual content creation, including roadmaps and infographics, is a key part of this position.
The successful candidate will be passionate about technology and transportation, willing to learn about CDA, capable of creating and editing technical content, graphics and other visual content, and most importantly, trained in developing creative ways to visualize and promote the research and the benefits of adopting CDA.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
o Develop concise and compelling summaries and briefings of technical and/or research reports for both technical and lay audiences.
o Create and edit content and visual elements for articles in technical and general media publications, digital newsletters, and technology transfer platforms.
o Produce, design, and edit content for videos, social media, public announcements, fact sheets, presentations, training courses, and other associated media and materials.
o Engage and facilitate meetings and workshops in a variety of formats, including in-person and web-based (e.
g.
, webinars.
) o Manage communications, outreach, publications, and stakeholder engagement activities for various CDA projects at STOL.
o Identify better process and methodologies to improve the effectiveness of communications, outreach, marketing, and stakeholder engagement activities.
o Work freely and as a team to boost the development of events to publicize the FHWA's Office of Operations Research & Development activities.
o Build and maintain trust with key FHWA stakeholders through clear communications and follow-through on commitments.
o Work with FHWA editors and FHWA Public Affairs personnel to facilitate the compliance, logistics and publication of various communications materials.
o Apply data-driven marketing best practices, using data analysis, and business analytics expertise to make recommendations for strategy and implementation.
Basic
Qualifications:
o BA in marketing, journalism, communications, or a related discipline and 2
years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.
o Demonstrated experience with technical writing and content development for a variety of communications media, platforms, and publications.
o Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.
o Must have valid driver's license and ability to pass DMV background check.
o Proven background creating compelling marketing content.
o Prior working knowledge with Adobe Creative Cloud Software.
o Fluent with Microsoft Office tools/programs, especially Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
o Capable of transforming complicated subject matter and diverse source material into accurate, coherent, and engaging content for a variety of audiences.
o Ability to work independently and as a member of a collaborative team.
o Ability to thrive in highly flexible work environment.
o Strong social skills, maturity, and tact.
o Proven knowledge of visual creation for an assortment of digital and print collateral.
o Familiar with following different communication style guides.
o Demonstrated strong background with development of communications strategies and outreach plans.
o Strong comprehension of branding and integrated marketing best practices to implement a cohesive vision across STOL projects.
o Excellent verbal, written, and public speaking communication skills in English.
Preferred
Qualifications:
o Knowledge of the USDOT, the transportation industry, automated vehicle technologies, Cooperative Driving Automation (CDA), Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and emerging technologies.
o Background with Adobe Captivate, Adobe Premiere Pro, Unity virtual reality (VR) software, Pano2VR virtual tour software, and Tableau.
o Knowledge of leading photoshoots, coordinating video shoots, and editing media.
o Familiar with web conferencing tools and platforms, preferably Adobe Connect.
o Knowledge of web design and development.
o Strong work ethic and start-up company spirit, and the ability to balance competing priorities and deadlines.
o Demonstrated creative initiative and resourcefulness.
o Practical experience with the planning for and execution of marketing strategy, including in-person and virtual events.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $48,750.
00 - $75,000.
00 - $101,250.
00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary.
Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Recommended Skills Administration Adobe Captivate Adobe Connect Adobe Creative Cloud Adobe Premiere Pro Advertising Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The Saxton Transportation Operations Laboratory (STOL) is an advanced research lab and smart garage dedicated to conducting CDA research and testing.
The STOL laboratory enables the FHWA to validate and refine new transportation services and technologies created by Leidos and our partners.
This role will be part of a larger team of Transportation, Engineering and Software professionals who produce a variety of work products including whitepapers, articles, public presentations, conference materials, posters, and technical reports that are advancing research, shaping the future of the industry and encouraging government adoption of CDA technologies.
The Communications Specialist will maintain the editorial quality and voice of these work products, ensuring that they tell the story of the CDA work being done at STOL and advance the overall communications strategy and implementation plan to inform, educate, and engage stakeholders in the transportation industry.
This includes efficiently creating and editing a variety of communications products, including fact sheets, PowerPoint presentations, videos, infographics, journal articles, and social media posts.
Visual content creation, including roadmaps and infographics, is a key part of this position.
The successful candidate will be passionate about technology and transportation, willing to learn about CDA, capable of creating and editing technical content, graphics and other visual content, and most importantly, trained in developing creative ways to visualize and promote the research and the benefits of adopting CDA.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
o Develop concise and compelling summaries and briefings of technical and/or research reports for both technical and lay audiences.
o Create and edit content and visual elements for articles in technical and general media publications, digital newsletters, and technology transfer platforms.
o Produce, design, and edit content for videos, social media, public announcements, fact sheets, presentations, training courses, and other associated media and materials.
o Engage and facilitate meetings and workshops in a variety of formats, including in-person and web-based (e.
g.
, webinars.
) o Manage communications, outreach, publications, and stakeholder engagement activities for various CDA projects at STOL.
o Identify better process and methodologies to improve the effectiveness of communications, outreach, marketing, and stakeholder engagement activities.
o Work freely and as a team to boost the development of events to publicize the FHWA's Office of Operations Research & Development activities.
o Build and maintain trust with key FHWA stakeholders through clear communications and follow-through on commitments.
o Work with FHWA editors and FHWA Public Affairs personnel to facilitate the compliance, logistics and publication of various communications materials.
o Apply data-driven marketing best practices, using data analysis, and business analytics expertise to make recommendations for strategy and implementation.
Basic
Qualifications:
o BA in marketing, journalism, communications, or a related discipline and 2
years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.
o Demonstrated experience with technical writing and content development for a variety of communications media, platforms, and publications.
o Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.
o Must have valid driver's license and ability to pass DMV background check.
o Proven background creating compelling marketing content.
o Prior working knowledge with Adobe Creative Cloud Software.
o Fluent with Microsoft Office tools/programs, especially Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
o Capable of transforming complicated subject matter and diverse source material into accurate, coherent, and engaging content for a variety of audiences.
o Ability to work independently and as a member of a collaborative team.
o Ability to thrive in highly flexible work environment.
o Strong social skills, maturity, and tact.
o Proven knowledge of visual creation for an assortment of digital and print collateral.
o Familiar with following different communication style guides.
o Demonstrated strong background with development of communications strategies and outreach plans.
o Strong comprehension of branding and integrated marketing best practices to implement a cohesive vision across STOL projects.
o Excellent verbal, written, and public speaking communication skills in English.
Preferred
Qualifications:
o Knowledge of the USDOT, the transportation industry, automated vehicle technologies, Cooperative Driving Automation (CDA), Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and emerging technologies.
o Background with Adobe Captivate, Adobe Premiere Pro, Unity virtual reality (VR) software, Pano2VR virtual tour software, and Tableau.
o Knowledge of leading photoshoots, coordinating video shoots, and editing media.
o Familiar with web conferencing tools and platforms, preferably Adobe Connect.
o Knowledge of web design and development.
o Strong work ethic and start-up company spirit, and the ability to balance competing priorities and deadlines.
o Demonstrated creative initiative and resourcefulness.
o Practical experience with the planning for and execution of marketing strategy, including in-person and virtual events.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $48,750.
00 - $75,000.
00 - $101,250.
00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary.
Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Recommended Skills Administration Adobe Captivate Adobe Connect Adobe Creative Cloud Adobe Premiere Pro Advertising Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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