Position Description
If you love engaging in high profile and challenging projects supporting the U.S. Department of Defense, Serco has a great opportunity for you! The DHA Director of Communications is looking for a mid-level experienced Healthcare Media Relations Specialist. The Healthcare Media Relations Specialist will be part of a dynamic team supporting the Defense Health Agency (DHA) in Falls Church, VA. This is an existing opportunity Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make a positive impact supporting our senior leaders in the Defense Health Industry.
Serco supports the Defense Health Agency (DHA) and the DHA Strategic Communications Directorate which integrates, research, planning, execution, and evaluation of all Military Health System (MHS) public affairs, communications programs, and disciplines to a wide variety of key audiences at the national and global level. This includes, all military hospitals and clinical facilities, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, the Joint Staff, the Veterans Administration, and the Congress.
You will be part of a 40-person team that works closely with our DHA customer, Serco teammates and other partners to deliver effective communications and media relation content for our customer.
In the Healthcare Media Relations Specialist role, you will:
Produce articles in support of MHS missions
Collaborate with the Communications Division team to inform focus area of articles, identify subject matter experts, and determine outreach to appropriate DHA staff offices or MHS component organizations
Manage media relations, including media relations, media events, media messaging
Collect and develop compendia of open-source media content related to Defense Health and Public Health current events
Prepare DHA and OHA senior executives for media engagements, including background, context and messaging
Provide analytical support to evaluate communication reach and effect
Provide developed content to respond to media stories or concerns with op-ed letters for use in public statements by MHS leadership
Use developed content to draft response to Congressional letters directed to MHS relating to the content issue
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will have:
The ability to obtain and maintain a NACI clearance
A Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, English, Journalism, or related field
5 years of related work experience in content development, writing and editing content for various mediums
5 years of experience and proficiency in strategic communications
The ability to cooperate with other writers and editors to complete projects and give feedback on writing projects
Experience in all Microsoft Office applications
Effective communication skills as well as excellent writing and editing skills
The ability to handle multiple projects concurrently
Desired Attributes:
Public Health or health care administration experience or expertise
Experience with military health organizations (USAF, USN, USMC, USA, USCG, DHA)
Experience with DHA, VHA or DoD communications
Experience analyzing communications reach and effect
Familiarity and comfort scanning news sources for military health and public health related media
Comfort working at client offices and participating in internal strategy sessions
Experience supporting senior military and political leaders
Experience preparing senior executives for media engagement
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. In North America, Serco's 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.
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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Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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ID 57318
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 clearance
Telework Yes - May Consider Occasional/Part Time Teleworking for this position
Campaign LPWBB
