Program Communications and Support Officer

Program Communications And Support Officer

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

Tetra Tech's global munitions response team has a requirement for a high-energy Program Communications And Support Officer in Arlington, VA. Work will be required in office and remote, with US and overseas travel also needed. Position responsibilities are as follows.

Communications Support - 50 percent

• Develops and maintains an ongoing strategy for ensuring online content is current, consistent, audience-appropriate and accurate across multiple sites.
• Define, analyze, and interpret strategy performance success indicators using analytic tools and software.
• Build brand awareness though the management of outreach efforts such as media relations, events, industry conferences, sponsorships, social media, etc.
• Manages drafting and editing of articles and coordinates posting on tetratech.com and distribution in relevant communication channels.
• Works closely with technical advisors, program officers, and country teams to develop technical briefs, one pagers, brochures, and case studies.
• Capture and create high-quality photos, interviews, graphics, and videos.
• Ensure quality of materials at all times while improving grammar, punctuation, scannability, readability, style, flow, layout, and persuasiveness to engage target audiences.

Program Support - 30 percent

• Rapidly build understanding of specialized, highly technical information and translate that understanding into compelling narrative and analysis for both specialists and general audiences.
• Prepare or contribute to deliverables and project plans, preparing reports in a visually appealing manner and evaluating operational components of reports, outlining problems, options, and solutions for action.
• Develop SharePoint websites, Microsoft Project schedules, Excel spreadsheets, and other collaboration tools to support optimal project management.
• Draft correspondence for clients and subcontractors with respect to project management, technical, and contractual issues and liaise with and coordinate stakeholder meetings as appropriate.
• Provide surge support to the team wherever and whenever needed.

Business and Strategy Support - 20 percent

• Support new business opportunities using positioning and outreach strategies.
• Assist marketing team with proposal development and writing as requested.
• Plan and implement system and process improvements as it relates to project and multimedia content collection and sharing in close coordination with the team.
• Develop professional relationships with key clients, partners, and prospects and provide strategic leadership for major pursuits within the market.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in communications, marketing, or public relations.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, GetResponse, MailChimp, Constant Contact, Canva, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, GSuite, Webex, Zoom, Datawrapper, Carto, Vimeo, Soundcloud, Microsoft Whiteboard, Mural.
• Experience with communications planning and implementing large-scale marketing or change communications campaigns, including graphic design and layout.
• Ability to translate complex language into simple and compelling messaging, as well as adapting changing priorities and writing style to meet the needs of audiences at various literacy levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including editing; work accuracy, attention to detail and strong organizational skills required.
• Foreign language skills (Arabic and Ukrainian) a plus.

A pre-employment drug screen in compliance with state regulations is required, along with a physical if needed.

At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech's employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, international authorities, and clients.

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees-27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech's core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor, and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.

Additional Information

• Organization: 179 TMR