Editor​/Writer - Security Clearance

Position: Editor/Writer - Aquila Technology with Security Clearance
Communications Coordinator

Location:

Hybrid but must be within 100 miles from Lexington, MA. Onsite work required 2 days week with the remaining time remote. Clearance Level: Must be able to obtain an Interim/Active Secret Clearance
- Must Be US Citizen to apply At Aquila Technology, you will see our team’s passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work.

Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage.

About the Role:

Aquila Technology is seeking a Communications Coordinator to join our team in supporting one of the country’s premier defense research organizations. The Human Resources department is looking for a detail-oriented and highly organized Communications Coordinator to work closely with the Communications and Change Management team. This role will support a range of internal communications and knowledge management initiatives across HR programs. Must Have:
* Bachelor’s Degree

* 3 years Experience developing communication plans (internal and external)

* 2/6 – 3-5 years Experience gathering & synthesizing information to develop process maps, workflows & documentation

* 3 years Social Media/Job Boards

* 3 years Authoring and driving communications plans

* 3 years Creating integrated communication plans across work streams

* 3 years Creating standardized communication templates, branding, and toolsets

* Detail-oriented

* Good Judgment in Allocating Time to Multiple Projects

* Presentation, verbal and written communication skills

* Time Management

* Work Well Independently as well as with a Team

* 3 years Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign)

* 3 years Service Now HRSD experience

* 3 years Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook)

* 3 years Create and maintain the content on web pages and wikis

* 2/6 3-5 years Experience in communications, technical writing or knowledge management
Nice to Have:
* Experience with SharePoint Online features Responsibilities:
* Draft, edit, schedule, post and maintain content on HR related communications channels – including internal/external webpages, SharePoint sites/newsletters and print materials

* Review and edit communications to ensure quality and alignment with department’s mission and goals

* Create and maintain knowledge base articles within the Service Now platform to improve employee self-service and enhance the overall employee experience

* Partner with HR subject matter experts to gather information and document HR procedures and workflows

* Regularly review and update existing content to improve usability, readability, and search ability within the platform

* Track content lifecycle activities including periodic reviews, approvals and archival process

* Ensure all documentation is accurate, consistent and aligned with organizational standards and branding

* Support ad hoc HR communications projects as needed

* Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, IT, communications and other stakeholders to ensure successful project execution

Required skills:

* Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications or related field

* 3+ years of related experience in communications, technical writing or knowledge management

* Demonstrated excellent written, visual and oral communication skills

* Must be able to convey information effectively and in an inclusive, accessible and clear way

* Experience with gathering and synthesizing information to develop process maps, workflows and related documentation

* Must be highly organized, able to multitask and handle several projects simultaneously

* Excellent time management and organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines

* Attention to detail and accuracy is required

* Proficiency using Microsoft Office products (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Creative Suite (e.g. Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) and social media (e.g. Linked In, Glassdoor)

* Experience using Knowledge Base component of…