Position Description
If you thrive in a fast-paced, challenging and disciplined executive-level communications environment with influence on communications strategies at national levels, this position may be for you! Serco is looking for a Senior Healthcare Communications Writer with experience as a writer/editor to for the Department of Defense (DOD) or other government agencies, to support executive-level communications efforts with the Defense Health Agency (DHA) Strategic Communications (STRATCOM) Directorate.
Serco supports the DHA STRATCOM Directorate which integrates the research, planning, execution and evaluation of all Military Health System (MHS) public affairs and communications programs. The DHA STRATCOM supports this efffort across multiple communications channels and disciplines to a wide variety of key audiences and stakeholders at the national and global levels, including all military hospitals, clinical facilities, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, the Department of Defense, and Congress.
As a seniorHealthcare Communications Writer, you will be part of a larger 40-person team and will partner with subject matter experts and leadership within a larger communications organization to identify communications requirements and create and edit content that supports MHS strategic initiatives. The content that you create or contribute to will be used across MHS strategic communications outputs for planning, media, web, and outreach/external events.This is an existing opportunity, and you will be joining an experience team that is firing on all cylinders.
In the Senior Healthcare Communications Writer role you will:
Draft remarks, talking points, articles, briefings and testimony for the Military Health System's flag officers and senior executives
Use developed content to draft responses to Congressional letters directed to MHS
Advise senior leadership of communications strategies that support the Agency's mission, goals, vision and objectives
Prepare read-ahead materials that inform leadership of potential courses of action and situational awareness for upcoming events
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will have:
The ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, English, Journalism, or related field
Experience as a DoD practitioner
DINFOS trained.
Minimum of 7 years of related work experience in content development, communications, writing and editing content for various mediums
Proven effective communications skills as well as excellent writing and editing skills
The ability to cooperate with other writers and editors to complete projects and provide feedback on products and campaigns
Demonstrated experience drafting remarks and products for senior leaders
Experience with DHA, VHA or DOD communications
Comfort working at client site offices and participating in internal strategy sessions
The ability to handle multiple projects concurrently under shifting or tight deadlines
Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications
Desired attributes:
Experience supporting senior military and civilian leadership
Understanding of structure and missions of DOD and/or military health organizations (USAF, USN, USMC, USA, USCG, DHA)
Comfort taking direction from and providing guidance to senior executives
Experience preparing senior executives for media engagement
Flexibility to periodically work outside normal business hours or on some weekends and holidays
If you are interested in supporting and working with our Defense Health Agency (DHA) and a passionate Serco team, then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!
Company Overview
Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state and local governments, and commercial clients. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, Serco Americas has over 9,000 employees and is part of a $4 billion global business that helps transform government and public services around the world. At Serco, our employees are our most valuable asset - we listen, respect and support them throughout their career at Serco. We invite you to become part of our dynamic team. Serco is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying our workforce (Race/ Color/ Sex/ Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/ Religion/ National Origin/ Disability/ Vets).
To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco .
If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.
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COVID-19 Regulations: Serco complies with all applicable COVID-19 requirements. This may require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, provide attestations regarding vaccination status and/or COVID-19 testing, or satisfy other conditions of employment that Serco deems appropriate, and employees may be required to show proof of vaccination and/or negative COVID-19 test results as a condition of employment (except in limited circumstances where an employee is legally entitled to an accommodation).
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ID 51592
Recruiting Location : Location US-VA-Falls Church
Category Communications/Public Relations
Position Type Full-Time
Security Clearance Other
Clearance Details Must be able to obtain a NACI / Public Trust clearance
Telework No - Teleworking not available for this position
Campaign LPWBB
