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The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Communications and Content Specialist. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/J5NY. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.
Learn more about this agency12/23/2024 to 01/20/2025
$84,248 - $147,434 per year
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Writes, edits and prepares clear, concise and accessible communications from the CIO's office, ensuring content is tailored for non-technical audiences. Produces materials such as executive briefings, notices, internal memos, newsletters, customer-facing updates, and feature articles. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to gather information, translating technical concepts into customer friendly language. Designs and executes communication strategies to align with organizational/departmental goals. Acts as the primary point of contact for creating customer-focused IT messaging. Collaborates with the Marketing and Outreach Specialist and the Office of Communications teams to ensure alignment and consistency in messaging and style. Monitors and incorporates feedback from stakeholders and audiences to improve communication effectiveness. Other duties, as assigned.
Key Responsibilities
Content Development for Diverse Audiences:
Editing Excellence:
Strategic Communication:
Technical Translation:
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Feedback and Continuous Improvement:
Trend Monitoring:
Desired Qualifications
Experience:
Writing and Editing:
Technical Skills:
Interpersonal Skills:
Organizational Skills:
Adaptability and Innovation:
Other Duties/ Responsibilities
Required Work Experience
Required Special Skills/ Knowledge
As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.
Working Conditions
Continuous Learning & Development
We believe in nurturing talent. With access to advanced training modules, workshops, and seminars, your growth journey is our top priority.
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, English, Public Relations, or Political Science.
The Sergeant at Arms is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules, regulations, and applicable Federal Laws. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email employment@saa.senate.gov with “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be evaluated by a panel on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Highly qualified candidates may be interviewed and a reference check conducted.
Subject to background/security investigation.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants must apply for jobs online using this link: https://sen.gov/J5NY. Paper application materials, resumes and attachments that are sent via email, mail or brought in-person will not be considered or accepted. All applicants MUST attach their documents to the online employment application.
Qualified candidates will be contacted directly.
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The Office of the Sergeant at Arms (SAA) is the largest in size of staff and budget in the Senate. It is responsible for all Senate computers and technology support services, recording and photographic services, printing and graphics services, and telecommunications services. The SAA also provides assistance to all Senate offices with their staffing, mailing, purchasing, and financial needs. The offices of the SAA that are responsible for providing these and other services include Capitol Facilities, the Operations Division, Customer Relations, Financial Operations, Human Resources, and Information Security. The SAA also shares responsibility for the U.S. Capitol Police, the Senate Page Program, the Senate Office of Training and Development, and the Capitol Telephone Exchange. The Sergeant at Arms is an excepted service agency. Employment with the Sergeant at Arms does not confer the "Competitive Status" that generally results from selection and service in Competitive Service agencies.
