GXM is looking to hire a Communications Specialist to support our work with the Early Stage Innovations and Partnerships (ESIP) division of the National Aeronautics and Space Association (NASA). The ESIP Portfolio advances 700+ ambitious projects to address NASA mission needs and seed future disruptive aerospace capabilities. This is a full-time position with the option for remote work.

Founded in 2008, GXM is a federally-focused Veteran-Owned Small Business that provides game-changing solutions to complex government problems at the nexus of technology, talent, and innovation. We have designed secure technical solutions to enable operations in austere environments, pioneered programs to attract and diversify talent networks, and established problem-solving ecosystems to serve critical missions. If you are interested in working on challenging problems, having fun along the way with a group of passionate professionals, and making a difference for end users, you’ll fit right in.

GXM provides a comprehensive benefits package. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer-paid life insurance, short term and long term disability, 401(k) plan with employer matching, Flexible Spending Account, employer-paid parking, flexible Paid Time Off policy, and 11 Federal holidays.

Responsibilities

• Reassess and refresh high level communications plan and associated sub-plans (i.e. post phase II specific plan) to determine minimum viable product (MVP) path and potential for add-ons to create more value.
• Develop and deliver an annual action plan, with quarterly updates as required, that describes at a high-level the activities expected during the referenced timeframe.
• Support the planning, drafting, coordinating, and distributing of internal and external communications and media products (e.g., email, press releases, web content, social media).
• Provide planning and execution support for up to four (4) program-produced in-reach and outreach webinars per year.
• Maintain the Outreach & In-reach Toolbox for self-service on program’s shared communications platform, including keeping events calendar, event output summaries, and standard presentations, templates, and other resources up-to-date. Standalone graphics is not required, but reachback on a project basis is desired.
• Track and maintain backlog of success opportunities, monitor current events, and coordinate with program stakeholders in order to recommend, coordinate, and collaborate with Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD), as well as other organizations and agencies on timely, relevant media products related to success stories.
• Support success-story related inquiries from other organizations within and outside of NASA (e.g., Office of Legislative Affairs requests state or congressional district-specific stories) or external.

• U.S. citizenship required
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or related subject area
• 2+ years of related experience
• Ability to consolidate complex science and engineering topics into concise, attention-grabbing, and comprehensible materials for the public
• Excellent writing, editing (web/photo/video/text), digital content creation, presentation, and communication skills with knowledge of online best practices
• Consistent track record producing and delivering high impact events, experiences and products
• Ability to establish partnerships and collaborate with high level stakeholders and handling a variety of strategic and budgetary planning
• Experience developing and implementing large scale communications campaigns and reporting metrics
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, project management software, Adobe Creative Suite, Slack and social media platforms
• Excellent customer service skills
• Willingness to occasionally work outside of core hours to support events

Desired Skills

• Experience with NASA Communications, Public Engagement or Education including non-profits, academic institutions and research organizations
• Knowledge of applicable ESIP and NASA policies and procedures as well as government regulations

GXM reserves the right to forward all materials submitted with applications to third parties that may be involved in the evaluation process.

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