Communications Specialist

General Dynamics Information Technology

Communications Specialist responsible for developing strategic communications in support of trade enforcement mission. Collaborating with professionals on internal and external communications for federal government organization.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $68,000 - $92,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with technical staff to help translate complex concepts and technical language into content comprehendible by a general audience
Conceive and develop print and digital content for internal and external audiences, including in support of outreach events
Prepare, edit, and revise presentations, talking points, and other documents
Execute quick-turn communications tasks for senior leadership
Manage and execute multiple assignments simultaneously
Develop and execute communications plans designed for specific initiatives
Plan, write, and edit content on deadline and to a high standard of quality
Adhere to standards and quality-assurance resources such as style guides and federal plain language requirements
Plan, schedule, and facilitate meetings on various platforms (in-person, MS Teams, Webex, etc.)

Requirements

What you’ll need

7 + years of related experience
Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or related discipline
Editorial communications abilities (excellent writing, editing, and content development skills)
Strong attention-to-detail mindset
Ability to work independently, exhibiting accountability and ownership for assignments and work products
Ability to complete assigned work products to a high standard of quality
Initiative and eagerness to volunteer for assignments
Team-oriented mindset
Experience working in government space
Extensive experience writing and editing on deadline for publication
Experience conceiving and developing content for print and digital platforms
Competency in use of standard office tools (e.g., MS Office suite, SharePoint, etc.)
Familiarity and experience adhering to common content standards and quality-assurance resources such as style guides, AP Stylebook, and federal plain language requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
401K with company match
Competitive pay and paid time off
Flexible work weeks
Vacation, sick and personal time
Paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
GDIT Paid Family Leave program

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Hard Skills & Tools

WritingEditingContent DevelopmentQuality AssuranceDeadline ManagementContent Standards AdherenceDigital Content CreationPrint Content CreationPresentation PreparationCommunications Planning

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailTeam-Oriented MindsetInitiativeAccountabilityIndependence