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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

Supervisory Strategic Communications Specialist

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$142K/yr - $185K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is part of the Department of Homeland Security, specifically within U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The Supervisory Strategic Communications Specialist is responsible for overseeing strategic communication personnel and managing nationwide communications operations and program objectives.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Developing and implementing communication strategies aligned with the organization's overarching mission and strategic goals

Creating comprehensive communication plans that includes various audiences both internal and external to OS, ensuring that messaging is consistent, clear, and effectively conveys the organization's key priorities

Overseeing the execution of these communication plans, monitors their effectiveness, and makes adjustments as required to maximize impact

Maintaining and ensuring the consistency of the organization's brand in all communications and public-facing materials

Directing and planning work to be accomplished by subordinates within the communications team, setting short and long-term priorities and preparing work schedules to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget

Qualification

Strategic communicationCommunication planningTeam leadershipSocial media toolsGraphic design softwareDecision makingProblem-solvingAdaptabilityStrategic thinking

Required

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position

Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service

Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years

All pre-employment processes will be conducted in English

You may be required to pass a background investigation

CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures

Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process

Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 12/19/2025

Experience: You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as leading teams to develop and implement strategic communication plans, designing and executing communication initiatives, translating complex policies and programs into clear materials, leveraging communication tools and platforms, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and analyzing communication challenges

Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible

Background Investigation: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment

Residency: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP

Probationary Period: All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment