Overview:
We are seeking a Communications Analyst II to support the Navy''s Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) in Falls Church, VA.
BUMED serves as the headquarters for all naval medical personnel enabling readiness, wellness, and health care to Sailors, Marines, and their families. BUMED exercises direct control over all medical professionals and develop policies in alignment with Title 10 Section 5137 for Navy and Marine Corps personnel. Additionally, in coordination with the Health Affairs and the Defense Health Agency, BUMED works closely to establish a standardized policy for the Department of War (DOW) military medical treatment facilities inside the United States and at our overseas locations.
CAMRIS International is a dynamic clinical research and international development firm that achieves innovative solutions to health and development challenges through high-quality, cost-effective programs and research management services. We combine our proven systems with today''s most effective, evidence-based best practices. Our core practice areas include: clinical research; vaccine research, microbiology and infectious disease research, development and production; biodefense; global health security; and HIV/AIDS programs.
Our employees enjoy a collegial environment where individual contributions matter at all levels. At CAMRIS, you will notably improve the lives of people at home and abroad.
- This is a forecasted position, and it is contingent upon contract award.
Responsibilities:
- Manage internal and external communications among Government personnel, program teams, and other stakeholders.
- Develop communication strategies that support organizational priorities, initiatives, and leadership objectives.
- Draft, edit, and coordinate content for broad distribution across departments and stakeholder groups.
- Prepare senior-leadership messages, briefing materials, talking points, correspondence, reports, and informational products.
- Translate technical and clinical information into clear, audience-appropriate communications.
- Develop detailed briefs, dashboards, diagrams, charts, manuals, online videos, and related products that improve stakeholder understanding.
- Provide technical writing, editing, graphics coordination, and layout support for reports, studies, analyses, and briefing papers.
- Conduct information searches and synthesize findings into concise, accurate written products.
- Coordinate reviews, approvals, routing, and release of communications products.
- Liaise with stakeholders to resolve communication issues, clarify requirements, and maintain alignment across organizations.
- Implement questionnaires and feedback mechanisms to inform targeted communications materials.
- Support meetings, working groups, teleconferences, and events by preparing materials and documenting key outcomes, as required.
- Maintain organized records and version control for communications products in approved collaboration environments.
- Protect sensitive information and comply with applicable Navy Medicine, Department of Defense, and CAMRIS security requirements.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor''s degree in communications, public affairs, journalism, English, business, health administration, or a related discipline.
- Five to twelve years of relevant professional experience in communications, strategic communications, public affairs, technical writing, program support, or a related field.
- Demonstrated ability to develop clear, concise, and persuasive written communications for varied audiences.
- Experience preparing senior-level briefings, reports, talking points, correspondence, and presentation materials.
- Strong editing, proofreading, research, and information-synthesis skills.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholder groups.
- Ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment when handling sensitive information.
- Ability to obtain and maintain the required security access for the assigned task order.
- Experience supporting the Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, Navy Medicine, or another federal health organization.
- Familiarity with military health, operational readiness, clinical operations, or healthcare communications.
- Active Secret security clearance.
Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements, workplace hazards and conditions, and PPE and chemical requirements described here are representative of those that a candidate must meet to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Physical Demands:
- Constantly will be required to perform sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
- Occasionally will be required to perform light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.
- Occasionally will be required to push or pull less than 25 pounds.
- Rarely will be required to push or pull 25 - 45 pounds.
- Occasionally will be required to reach above shoulder level.
- Constantly will be required to use both hands.
- Occasionally will be required to stand or walk for more than 25 minutes.
- Rarely will be required to bend, reach, or twist repeatedly.
- Rarely will be required to kneel, squat, or stoop.
- Rarely will be required to crawl or climb.
- Constantly will be required to have clear vision (near and/or far), depth perception, peripheral vision, and/or visual acuity.
Physical Activities:
- Occasionally will be required to Move about to accomplish tasks or move from one worksite to another.
- Constantly will be required to communicate with others to exchange information.
- Constantly will be required to assess the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
Environmental Conditions:
- Rarely will be required to work in noisy environments.
- Constantly will be required to work in no adverse environmental conditions.
Please submit your resume online at www.CAMRIS.com. CAMRIS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by any applicable federal, state, or local law.
CAMRIS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance for individuals and families, FSAs, HSA, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, legal services, voluntary hospital indemnity, critical illness and accident insurances, EAP, pet insurance, 401(k) with employer match and Roth option, tuition and professional reimbursement, public transportation support in the DMV area, a referral bonus program, vacation with tenure-based increases, PTO, 11 paid holidays, paid bonding leave, and paid supplemental short-term disability.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a secret-level background check, a requirement for this position under an active federal contract. The background check process may include, but is not limited to the following: (1) contacting your professional references; (2) verification of previous employment, education and credentials; (3) a criminal background check; (4) use/abuse of federally-controlled substances; and (5) a department of motor vehicle check. Candidates must be prepared to fully-complete any required background check questionnaire during initial onboarding.