Zero Trust Communication Support Specialist Security Clearance

Position: 4282 Zero Trust Communication Support Specialist with Security Clearance
GENERAL DUTIES:
* Program Communications:
* Respond to ZT and Cyber Security
-related inquiries, data calls, and requests for program information.
* Provide comprehensive communications support to the CIO Zero Trust Program Manager and staff.
* Support preparation of briefings, newsletters, reports, and marketing material to promote ZT/Cyber Security strategy and initiatives.
* Technical Editing & Documentation
* Perform technical editing of program documentation, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and compliance with IC and DoD standards.
* Develop and maintain standard templates for reports, presentations, and communications deliverables.
* Translate highly technical Zero Trust/Cyber Security concepts into plain language for diverse audiences.
* Reporting & Deliverables
* Draft and format official communications deliverables in accordance with SOW and Government guidance.
* Track and maintain responses to data calls, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
* Ensure communications align with CIO policies, branding, and messaging guidelines.
* Stakeholder Engagement
* Assist in developing internal and external communication strategies to increase awareness of ZT objectives.
* Coordinate with technical teams, program managers, and leadership to ensure consistent messaging.
* Support executive-level briefings and congressional/DoD reporting requirements.
* Collaborate with senior leadership, acquisition teams, engineers, and mission stakeholders to integrate ZT into enterprise workflows.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Federal/DIA communications policies;
Zero Trust awareness;
DoD reporting protocols.
* knowledge of cyber security principles and practices.
* Strong technical writing, briefing, and communication skills for executive and technical audiences.
* Strong proficiency with Office
365/ MS Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
* Ability to create compelling graphics and executive-level slides.
* Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
* Translate technical cyber topics into executive-ready messaging.
* Coordinate across multiple teams to gather, validate, and synthesize information.
* Manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality products under deadlines.
* Master's degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Cybersecurity, or related field (or 6 additional years of experience)
* 12+ years of experience in communications, technical writing, or program support in a federal or DoD environment.
* Demonstrated ability to create clear, concise, and visually engaging communications products.
* Familiarity with cybersecurity and Zero Trust principles preferred.

* Certifications:

None required; PMP, Security+, or CISSP desirable if supporting technical editing of cyber documents.
* Ability to Pass CI Poly. CLEARANCE:
* Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility