SkyePoint Decisions is a leading Cybersecurity Architecture and Engineering, Critical Infrastructure and Operations, and Applications Development and Maintenance IT service provider headquartered in Dulles, Virginia with operations across the U.S. We provide innovative enterprise-wide solutions as well as targeted services addressing the complex challenges faced by our federal government clients. Our focus is on enabling our clients to deliver their mission most efficiently and effectively - anytime, anywhere, securely. We combine technical expertise, mission awareness, and an empowered workforce to produce meaningful results.
As a SkyePoint employee you will be given the opportunity to support some of our nation’s most critical information systems by utilizing not only your existing cybersecurity skills and talents, but those that you will learn in your new role. In your new role as a cyber security professional, you will protect our customer’s most sensitive data and complex systems from all forms of threats including cyber-attacks, insider threats, rogue network devices, and malicious software and applications. You will work with a team of like-minded professionals to share and collaborate upon your ideas to improve the cybersecurity infrastructure, architecture, and configuration deployments. Your ideas and contributions will matter.
This is a contingent position based upon customer approval.
Skyepoint Decisions is seeking a Communications Specialist to support the Diplomatic Security Cyber Mission (DSCM) program providing leading cyber and technology security experience to enable innovative, effective, and secure business processes.
This position will work a rotating hybrid schedule in Arlington, VA. WEEK 1 - 2 days onsite, 3 days remote WEEK 2 - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote.
Responsibilities
- Support the development and maintenance of cybersecurity awareness content for training, publications, activities, and events
- Prepare cybersecurity awareness articles and assist with research
- Prepare cybersecurity guides, fact sheets, and videos using software including Canva, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Prepare the cyber news digest (email newsletter) links and products
- Support cybersecurity awareness briefings, both in-person and virtual
- Prepare social media posts and graphics
- Monitor the program’s email inboxes and respond to routine inquiries
- Maintain email listservs and related tasks
- Pull user compliance records as needed for the mandatory cybersecurity awareness training course
Basic Qualifications- To be considered for this position, you must at minimum meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:
- Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of professional experience is required. 4 years of experience can be used in lieu of degree requirement. A degree in communications or a relevant field is preferred but not required.
- Requires US citizenship and the ability to obtain interim Secret clearance before start date.
- Must be able to work a hybrid schedule.
- Prior communications experience
- Strong research, writing, and proofreading skills - technical writing experience is a plus
- Prior graphic design experience, including working knowledge of Canva, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Acrobat Pro, is highly preferred
- Proficiency in maintaining email campaigns, distribution lists, and associated metrics is preferred
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Strong attention to detail, organizational/planning abilities, and time management skills.
- Must be a US citizen.
What We Can Offer You -
- At SkyePoint, we go B.I.G. (beginning in GRATITUDE) by recognizing all we have and giving back to our employees, families, and communities. It instills a positive mindset that permeates all we do. By beginning in gratitude, SkyePoint can continue to spread living in gratitude each day.
- Great Benefits: Several insurance options including HMO and High Deductible plans with Health Savings Accounts [HSAs], Flex Spending Accounts [FSAs], Full Dental Plans, ST/LT Disability, Life Insurance, floating federal holiday options, and 401k matched
- Certificate Incentive Program: To promote professional development, we recognize and reward employees who obtain new certifications aligned with business needs.
- SkyePoint DoD SkillBridge Industry Partner Fellowship Program
- Flexible Work Environment
SkyePoint Decisions is an established ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certified small business and appraised at CMMI Level 3 (with SAM) for Services. We possess a common vision of excellence and foster a collaborative team culture built upon individual performance and accountability. We invest in our people and systems to create value for our clients. It is the SkyePoint Way. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with exceptional people and give back to the communities we serve. Our employees value the flexibility at SkyePoint that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.
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Skyepoint Decisions is a participating E-Verify Employer.
U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.