Communications

• Handle complex technical challenges, lead UC implementations, and oversee platform upgrades
• Ensure optimized communication services across the enterprise
• Develop and deploy UC solutions, including VoIP, SIP, and cloud-based communication platforms
• Lead engineering designs and technical refresh projects that directly impact mission success
• Collaborate with vendors, service providers, and IT teams to ensure smooth UC operations
• Work closely with security teams, network engineers, and support staff to improve system integration
• Troubleshoot system failures and accessibility issues
• Draft Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for UC operations
• Develop and maintain knowledge base articles, handling 'how to' inquiries
• Perform system upgrades and apply upgrades and patches to Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) and IOS upgrades on UC systems
• Support UC Knowledge Management (KM) by entering solutions into the knowledge database
• Make recommendations to enhance efficiency in UC monitoring, management, and overall operations
• Implement emerging UC technologies
• Apply security protocols, encryption, and compliance with industry standards (NIST, DoD security guidelines, STIGs)
• Work independently in remote locations, functioning as a primary engineering and network troubleshooting resource
• Resolve UC-related tickets escalated to the engineering team and coordinate resolutions across UC Operations staff
• Conduct root cause analysis
• Implement encryption, security protocols, and compliance measures (e.g., NIST, DoD guidelines, STIGs)
• Mentor junior staff, provide leadership in UC implementations, and optimize system performance
• Participate in project management for major upgrades and refresh cycles

Unified Communications Engineer

• Lead and manage all work and special projects for the respective division
• Develop strategic messaging
• Provide exceptional counsel
• Create products and communications conveying organizational priorities
• Support efforts to transparently tell the DHA story
• Strengthen the DHA brand
• Ensure communications are synchronized and aligned with mission priorities
• Contribute to direct communications support for senior Health Affairs leadership

Senior Communications Team Lead

• Install, configure, program, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair land mobile radio (LMR) systems and related communications equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve complex equipment, system, programming, and installation issues to ensure reliable customer communications.
• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, firmware/software updates, and equipment upgrades to optimize system performance.
• Complete service tickets, work orders, and technical documentation accurately and within established timelines.
• Support the installation, testing, and commissioning of communications systems, including associated network, power, and infrastructure components.
• Collaborate with customers, project teams, and management to coordinate service activities, site access, and project execution.
• Assist with project planning, system design support, scoping, and estimating for service, installation, and programming projects.
• Provide technical support and communicate effectively with customers regarding system performance, maintenance, and repair needs.

Communication Systems Technician II

• Identify and map RETI’s primary stakeholder audiences, including the National Science Foundation, federal and state agencies, congressional offices, industry partners, capital providers, academic collaborators, workforce organizations, community leaders, the press, and the public.
• Develop a comprehensive strategic communications plan that defines messaging priorities, channels, cadence, and engagement tactics for each stakeholder group.
• Establish and maintain a messaging architecture that articulates RETI’s mission, value proposition, and impact in language tailored to each audience.
• Continuously refine stakeholder strategies based on engagement data, feedback, and evolving consortium priorities.
• Serve as the principal storyteller for RETI, translating complex technical, commercial, workforce, and community work into clear and compelling narratives.
• Build and maintain a cohesive impact story that integrates progress and outcomes from across all four core verticals — technology, commercialization, workforce, and community engagement — into a unified consortium narrative.
• Identify and develop signature stories, case studies, and impact features that bring the consortium’s work to life for diverse audiences.
• Ensure that the consortium’s public-facing voice is consistent, authentic, and aligned with the values of West Virginia University and consortium partners.
• Partner closely with the Chief Technology Officer, Chief Commercialization Officer, Chief Workforce Officer, and community engagement leads to understand activities, milestones, and successes within each vertical.
• Work proactively across the leadership team and partner organizations to surface emerging stories, technical advances, partnership wins, training cohort results, and community outcomes.
• Translate vertical-specific accomplishments into broader narratives that demonstrate RETI’s integrated value to industry, government, and the region.
• Coordinate with partner communications teams across consortium organizations to amplify shared messaging and avoid conflicting or duplicative communications.
• Develop and oversee the production of high-quality communications content, including press releases, op-eds, website content, social media, newsletters, impact reports, briefing documents, and multimedia assets.
• Manage the consortium’s digital presence, including the RETI website, social media channels, and email communications, ensuring content is timely, accurate, and aligned with brand standards.
• Develop talking points, speeches, and presentation materials for the CEO and senior leadership team.
• Oversee design, video, photography, and other creative resources, working with internal staff and external vendors as needed.
• Develop and maintain relationships with national, regional, and trade press covering energy, advanced manufacturing, innovation, workforce development, and Appalachian economic development.
• Manage media inquiries, press releases, and proactive media outreach to advance the consortium’s visibility and reputation.
• Prepare consortium executives and subject matter experts for interviews, press events, and public appearances.
• Monitor news coverage, social media, and public discourse related to consortium priorities and provide regular intelligence to leadership.
• Develop tailored communications products for federal, state, industry, academic, and community audiences, including stakeholder newsletters, briefing memos, impact dashboards, and event materials.
• Support the CEO, Chief Operations Officer, and Chief Officers in preparing for board meetings, congressional briefings, partner convenings, and community events.
• Support consortium engagement with West Virginia University leadership, the WVU University Relations team, and partner communications staff to ensure aligned messaging.
• Develop community-facing communications that build trust, transparency, and engagement with residents in West Virginia, western Pennsylvania, and central Appalachia.
• Work with RETI’s existing graphics and media contract to maintain RETI’s brand identity, visual standards, and editorial style guide.
• Manage the consortium’s communications archive and asset library so that materials are accessible, current, and well organized.

Director of Strategic Communications – Resilient Energy Technology & Infrastructure

• Support high-priority operational units, strategizing, developing, implementing, and managing communications and marketing plans
• Develop and maintain cross-functional relationships with leadership across all supporting units
• Serve as an internal resource to coordinate centralized communications support from Strategic Communications and Marketing
• Assist supporting units with the creation of internal and external messages
• Determine marketing tactics including internal and external communications, print pieces, websites, social media, and video
• Coordinate and provide support for major events, campaigns, or initiatives
• Stay current with emerging trends in marketing, web design, social media, etc.
• Determine and implement methods to assess the effectiveness of communications/marketing tactics
• Provide regular reports to key stakeholders regarding success of communication efforts

Senior Communications Specialist – Strategic Priorities

• Ensure that the message, story, and impact of the Resilient Energy Technology and Infrastructure (RETI) Consortium are told clearly, consistently, and compellingly to the audiences that matter most.
• Identify and map RETI’s primary stakeholder audiences.
• Develop a comprehensive strategic communications plan that defines messaging priorities, channels, cadence, and engagement tactics for each stakeholder group.
• Establish and maintain a messaging architecture that articulates RETI’s mission, value proposition, and impact.
• Serve as the principal storyteller for RETI, translating complex technical, commercial, workforce, and community work into clear and compelling narratives.
• Build and maintain a cohesive impact story that integrates progress and outcomes from across all four core verticals.
• Manage the consortium’s digital presence, including the RETI website, social media channels, and email communications.
• Develop and maintain relationships with national, regional, and trade press.

Director of Strategic Communications – Office of Innovation and Commercialization

• Write engaging social media posts highlighting participant success stories, events, and organizational updates.
• Assist in drafting newsletters, blogs, website content, and email communications.
• Interview program participants and alumni to develop compelling stories demonstrating program impact.
• Support the creation of promotional materials for programs and events.
• Assist with planning and scheduling content across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and other platforms.
• Monitor engagement and recommend strategies to increase audience reach.
• Research current social media trends and identify opportunities to improve engagement.
• Help maintain an organized content calendar.
• Design graphics using Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Capture photos and video during Generation WV events and trainings.
• Edit short-form videos for social media and promotional campaigns.
• Organize and maintain the organization's digital photo and video library.
• Assist with website updates to ensure program information remains current.
• Support email marketing campaigns and monitor performance metrics.
• Help maintain consistent branding across digital platforms.
• Assist with promotion of workshops, conferences, networking events, and Fellowship gatherings.
• Provide on-site communications support including photography, social media coverage, and attendee engagement.
• Help prepare event materials, signage, and promotional items.
• Track social media and email marketing performance.
• Research best practices in nonprofit marketing and workforce development communications.
• Prepare basic reports summarizing engagement metrics and campaign results.
• Maintain organized communications files and marketing assets.
• Participate in staff meetings and brainstorming sessions.
• Assist with special projects as assigned.

Communications & Marketing Intern

• Support communications for DevTech products and client-facing tools, including materials that explain product features, updates, training resources, user guidance, and implementation support.
• Coordinate with DevTech home office staff, technical teams, and project teams to develop clear, accurate, and polished communications materials.
• Support product communications, outreach, training materials, and other project-related communications needs.
• Assist in the production of communications and marketing materials, including social media content, blog posts, case studies and success stories, presentations and one-pagers, factsheets, brochures, banners, and other outreach materials.
• Support management of DevTech’s social media platforms and contribute to a consistent, strategic online presence.
• Format proposals, reports, presentations, and outreach materials according to DevTech, Department of State, and other client branding requirements, while supporting Section 508 compliance.
• Assist in implementing DevTech’s marketing and communications strategy and project-level communications campaigns.
• Support organizational change management, internal communications, and product adoption efforts.
• Copyedit proposals, reports, client-facing materials, and other written products as needed.
• Perform additional communications and/or administrative tasks as assigned.

Communications Assistant

• Solution Storytelling: You will work with technical experts to extract complex ideas and transform them into clear, well-structured content for federal proposals and technical reports.
• Information Synthesis: You will quickly learn new technical concepts (such as cloud computing or data analytics) and translate them into readable prose that can be understood by both experts and general audiences.
• Brand & Culture Support: You will help manage our corporate voice by drafting professional, engaging content for our website, social media, and internal newsletters to highlight our team’s successes.

Technical Communications Associate

• 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.)

Communications Specialist

• Supporting enterprise-wide communications by coordinating project intake, assisting with communications planning, and ensuring messaging aligns with Director's Office priorities;
• Developing content for digital, print, web, email, social media, presentations, and other communications platforms to support departmental initiatives;
• Designing visual communications materials, templates, and marketing assets using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, and other design tools;
• Supporting the development and continuous improvement of communications systems, workflows, templates, and resource libraries to improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability;
• Drafting, editing, and coordinating executive communications, reports, presentations, announcements, and other internal and external communications materials;
• Conducting research, gathering and analyzing communications data, and tracking performance metrics to support communications planning and continuous improvement;
• Assisting with planning, promoting, and supporting community outreach events, public engagement activities, and departmental initiatives;
• Collaborating with staff across DHS divisions to support coordinated messaging, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional communications projects;
• Maintaining communications assets, project documentation, and shared resources to support department-wide communications efforts;
• Performing other job-related duties as assigned.

Communications, Marketing Intern

• Create communications products that engage stakeholder audiences, such as case studies, infographics, promotional materials, and briefing decks
• Revise and provide content that delivers consistent key messages across appropriate channels, aligned to branding, messaging, and digital/social media strategies (news and impact stories, brochures, fact sheets, talking points, presentations, and web copy)
• Market capabilities to existing and potential users and help create, manage, and implement the product marketing strategy
• Support the annual Product Marketing Strategy deliverable
• Support change management by helping create and maintain a change management process, evaluating communication methods for process-improvement opportunities, and identifying and mitigating risks associated with proposed changes
• Provide communications and marketing inputs to the Analysis of Alternatives report upon Government request
• Participate in meetings to discuss and prioritize new communications activities and plans
• Contribute to the Communications Plan and Communications Dashboard metrics

Communications and Marketing Specialist

• Own ActBlue's comprehensive internal communications strategy — defining KPIs, goals, benchmarks, and success metrics for the function, and driving accountability against them
• Lead both strategic direction and hands-on production, setting the framework for organizational communications while personally executing high-impact content including executive messages, all-staff meeting materials, and the internal newsletter
• Own production and strategic direction of ActBlue's internal newsletter, including content strategy, editorial calendar, and channel standards that engage, inform, and inspire staff while advancing organizational objectives
• Define and maintain standards for all internal communication channels (Slack, email, Confluence), including editorial calendars, style guidelines, and quality benchmarks
• Lead content development and set the strategic direction for quarterly virtual All-Staff Meetings (200+ attendees), independently translating organizational objectives into compelling programming that drives employee engagement
• Partner closely with People & Culture to support change management communications and employee experience goals, ensuring organizational changes are communicated effectively across the workforce
• Own 25% of content creation for annual in-person All-Staff Retreats, producing programming that strengthens organizational culture and connection across the distributed workforce
• Prepare and counsel Executive Leadership Team members directly for internal communications events and high-stakes situations, providing strategic guidance and proactively identifying issues before they escalate
• Serve as the top-level escalation point and subject matter expert on internal communications for all staff, managers, and leaders — and as a key thought partner for senior leaders and the executive team
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in all communications, working closely with DEI leadership to ensure inclusive messaging, authentic representation of lived experiences, and accessibility considerations for remote and distributed staff across all demographics
• Receive advance, confidential briefings on contemplated organizational changes, restructurings, and workforce actions prior to union notice, including the underlying business rationale and labor strategy, in order to develop communications sequencing that protects bargaining leverage and legal notice timelines
• Define and drive communication effectiveness metrics, using data to continuously refine strategy and demonstrate the impact of the internal communications function to leadership

Principal – Internal Communications

• Overseeing the day-to-day field operations
• Developing project plans and monitoring performance
• Ensuring projects meet approved plans, specifications, and building codes
• Leading the development of Project Quality Plans and Safety Programs
• Reviewing and updating construction schedules, addressing delays, and contributing to project schedules
• Estimating activity durations and materials for complex projects
• Participating in subcontractor and supplier selection, procurement, and negotiations
• Setting priorities and allocating resources as needed for the entire field team
• Providing leadership and mentorship to project staff and Superintendents

Telecommunications Superintendent

• Oversees work in progress and reviews for the radar system, understanding and developing requirements and ensuring the system aligns with the requirement documents
• Supports U-A with requirements analysis, design reviews, acquisition, prototype and production system testing, developmental and operational testing, system acceptance testing, and general engineering and product documentation reviews
• Provide expert program management support, including schedule oversight, risk identification/mitigation, and coordination across government and contractor stakeholders to ensure successful execution of radar system initiatives
• Support acquisition planning and documentation efforts by developing, reviewing, and advising on requirements, technical specifications, contract deliverables, and acquisition strategies in alignment with DoD/USAF policies and guidelines
• Monitor and verify radar system requirements traceability, performance, and compliance by conducting analyses, assessments, and technical reviews to ensure all program objectives and operational needs are met
• Establishes requirements for tools, test/support equipment, personnel, supplies, and technical documents
• Ability to liaise effectively with units, MAJCOMS, HAF & PMO's, building relationships and facilitating communication and coordination as needed
• Contributes to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards
• Serves as consultant to management and special external spokesperson for the organization on major matters pertaining to its policies, plans, and objectives
• Acts as an advisor to senior management and customers
• Applies extensive technical expertise, and has full knowledge of other related disciplines
• Able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings
• Develop technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity
• Ability to support and engage with cross-functional IPTs and has strong stakeholder communication

Radar Engineer, SME, Communications Rep 5

• Framing analyses and tasking to respond to government needs related to communications, PNT, and signal processing as well as other mission areas as needs dictate
• Coordinating support for complex technical tasks, managing resources to efficiently staff and execute projects
• Developing and presenting timely and technically accurate products that clearly communicate analysis results and recommendations to the customer
• Collaborating with outside organizations to ensure accurate information and alignment with other analysis teams
• Influencing key government stakeholders to adopt recommendations based on data
• Working with other Aerospace, government, and contractor engineering teams who reside in different physical locations and time zones, including VA, CO, AL, and CA.

PNT Analysis Lead

• Developing and managing an independent website for the Council.
• Creating and maintaining an independent website for the Council; and Uploading the Council’s bios (as requested) and annual report to the website.
• Reviewing and editing draft reports, speeches, and other communications to ensure they meet the project’s quality standards while adhering to Department of State branding and reporting requirements.
• Proofreading final documents to correct any formatting, grammatical, punctuation, or typographical errors.
• Providing copy-editing support for all written materials produced by and for the Council and for the client.
• Conducting ad-hoc research as directed by the Senior Project Director or the Deputy Project Director.
• Ensuring adequate content management for the support team, ensuring that all relevant project and Council documents – historical and current – are organized for easy access on the appropriate platform.
• Supporting technology and A/V requirements for event / meeting execution.
• Performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Communications and Technology Specialist – Support to US Advisory Council on Human Trafficking

• Support media relations in the United States and emerging Americas markets as well as at the corporate level
• Develop and execute local communications plans aligned with global corporate communications strategies
• Draft high-quality external content, including press releases, media statements, op-eds, bylined articles, talking points
• Support thought leadership, including shaping messaging, securing and managing speaking opportunities, and developing content
• Serve as the owner of all social media content for the United States and emerging Americas markets
• Coordinate and execute market-level press conferences and provide communications support for local events
• Assist the Director of External Communications with crisis and issues communications
• Provide counsel to internal stakeholders on media engagement, messaging, and reputational considerations
• Monitor and report on media coverage and communications performance across the United States and key Americas markets

Communications Manager

• Brand Strategy & Management: Partner with Marketing leadership to evolve Crunchbase's brand strategy, positioning, and visual identity
• Bring forward new ideas, insights, and recommendations that strengthen brand awareness, differentiation, and market perception
• Ensure brand consistency across all customer-facing channels, campaigns, and marketing initiatives
• Develop and maintain brand guidelines, messaging frameworks, and content standards
• Monitor brand performance, market trends, and competitive presence to inform future brand initiatives
• Help translate company priorities, product direction, and market intelligence into clear, compelling stories for target audiences.
• PR, Media Relations & External Communications: Lead Crunchbase’s PR and earned media strategy, identifying opportunities to increase visibility, credibility, and share of voice.
• Build and manage relationships with relevant reporters, editors, influencers, industry voices, and external communications partners.
• Develop and execute communications plans for company announcements, data-driven stories, product launches, partnerships, milestones, and thought leadership moments.
• Partner with executives and internal stakeholders to shape media narratives, talking points, briefing materials, bylines, contributed content, and press responses.
• Manage PR agency, freelancer, or vendor relationships as needed, ensuring alignment with business priorities, messaging, and brand standards.
• Support issues management and sensitive communications by applying strong editorial judgment, reputational awareness, and cross-functional alignment.
• Track PR outcomes and media performance, sharing insights and recommendations that improve future communications efforts.
• Content Strategy & Thought Leadership: Develop and execute content strategies that support awareness, engagement, and business growth objectives
• Lead editorial planning across key owned channels, including blog, web, social, thought leadership, customer stories, data stories, executive content, and campaign narratives
• Partner with Product Marketing, News, Data and subject matter experts to develop differentiated narratives and thought leadership
• Identify new content opportunities, formats, and storytelling approaches that strengthen audience engagement and brand authority in private markets, financial services, tech, and related sectors.
• Balance long-term editorial strategy with hands-on content development, editing, quality control, and execution.
• Maintain high standards for clarity, accuracy, tone, audience relevance, and brand consistency across communications and content.
• Digital Presence & Audience Engagement: Guide social media strategy in partnership with the social media owner, ensuring Crunchbase’s social presence reflects a clear brand voice, timely market perspective, and audience-first content approach.
• Partner with the web/AEO owner to ensure website content, brand messaging, SEO/AEO priorities, and digital storytelling support audience needs and business goals.
• Help define priority narratives, editorial themes, and authority-building topics across social, web, and owned content channels.
• Partner with Product Marketing, Demand Generation, and Lifecycle to support integrated campaigns, launches, and go-to-market initiatives with strong messaging and content strategy.
• Evaluate content, PR, social, and web performance to identify opportunities for optimization, audience growth, and stronger engagement.
• Ensure owned and earned channels work together to build brand authority, improve discoverability, and reinforce Crunchbase’s market position.
• AI-Enabled Content Operations: Identify and implement AI-enabled workflows that improve content creation, research, campaign execution, reporting, and operational efficiency
• Leverage AI tools to accelerate content production while maintaining brand quality and consistency
• Evaluate emerging marketing technologies and content trends to improve team productivity and scalability
• Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership: Lead and develop the Brand Communications team as a player-coach, highlighting team impact to the business
• Manage agency and vendor relationships while ensuring alignment with business objectives and brand standards
• Establish team priorities, workflows, and success metrics that support marketing and company goals
• Provide strategic guidance, editorial direction, and constructive feedback to help team members grow and product stronger work
• Foster a culture of creativity, accountability, experimentation, and continuous improvement

Senior Lead, Brand Communications – Strategy

• Serve as the embedded communications partner and integrated comms beat lead for determined beat, building deep relationships with program leadership, engineers, and operations teams to become the go-to communications resource for all related activities and announcements.
• Develop and implement comprehensive and innovative media relations launch strategies, messaging, and appropriate tactics for rocket launches and crises that reflect effective news management, message delivery, and internal stakeholder management.
• Develop and execute integrated internal communications for your beat, ensuring employees are informed, engaged, and aligned with program objectives, milestones, and company messaging.
• Discover and create proactive story ideas and pitches that showcase your beat area's achievements, innovations, and mission impact for both internal and external audiences.
• Arrange and oversee media events, press conferences, and briefings, and serve as the primary point of contact and occasional spokesperson for media inquiries related to your beat.
• Establish, fine-tune, and maintain crisis communication policies and protocols. This includes developing messaging, preparing spokespersons, and coordinating with sales, customer experience, internal, social, and marketing teams to ensure consistent and timely communication.
• Lead, manage, and execute crisis communications responses, ensuring readiness to handle a variety of potential crises related to launches, Blue Origin offices, factories, and other unforeseen events, coordinating both internal and external messaging.
• Cultivate and grow relationships with critical media outlets, journalists, and industry influencers.
• Write and copy-edit content from press releases, social media, internal communications, submitted articles and opinion pieces, captions, internal memos and plans, and related multimedia assets.
• Ensure compelling and accurate narratives that align with and drive sales and brand growth, while keeping employees informed and engaged.
• Leverage media monitoring and analytics tools as both an alert system and to measure impact and adjust execution based on critical insights and continuous improvement and optimization.
• Work closely with, propose, and write compelling stories and content for your beat area for the social media and digital marketing teams to share Blue Origin’s mission and accomplishments.
• Partner closely with the larger Internal, Marketing, Sales, and related teams to ensure messaging alignment and brand voice consistency across both internal and external channels.
• Stay informed about industry developments, competitor activities, emerging high-tech and news technology, macro news trends, and digital platforms to identify new opportunities for engagement or productivity.
• Be familiar with the latest AI and digital marketing trends, related usage models, and privacy and legal restrictions.
• Work day-to-day with various external vendors, agencies, customers, and partners in a way that optimizes results and drives down budget.

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