Category:Information Technology
Position Number: 000044D1
Position Title: Communications Specialist II
Position City, State: Fredericksburg,VA

Job Description:
This position is primarily responsible for the management of projects that cross between Communication Specialists (CSs) and the Product Development Team (PDT). Assists CSs with creation of project plans and works with PDT to ensure that scope and timeline for projects are properly resourced and completed. Assigns project responsibilities to PDT and tracks progress.

Roles & Responsibilities:
• Executes project work plans for communications products (print, Web and multimedia) and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
• Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities
• Coordinates day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope among Communications Specialists, graphic designers and Web developers
• Sets and continually coordinates project expectations with team members
• Documents, communicates and coordinates project-related issues and risks
• Assesses need for additional staff and/or consultants if necessary during the project cycle and makes recommendation to supervisor
• Remains aware of project milestones and deliverables and reports progress to supervisor
• Proactively manages changes in project scope, identifies potential crises and devises contingency plans

Required Skills:
• Strong knowledge of publication development and production processes, electronic publication media and Web site requirements, development and testing
• Strong comprehension and creativity skills
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Ability to coordinates numerous projects simultaneously
• Experience with Federal or State Government and/or U.S. Military organizational structure, operational processes and protocols highly desirable
• Acquainted with Government Regulations regarding accessibility requirements (section 508)
• Ability to work with a diverse workforce
• Must be able to pass Federal Government background clearance
• Ability to work independently and adapt to change
• Understanding of the techniques of a professional services/consultancy
• Practical knowledge of Microsoft Project and Visio applications

Clearable (Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Accordingly, U.S. Citizenship is required.)