Communications Product Specialist, Jr

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Brief Description

Sierra7, Inc. is seeking a Junior Communications Product Specialist to support the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) - Office of Finance (OF). The Office of Finance manages VHA's healthcare financial resources. The Junior Communications Product Specialist may handle public relations, information output, press releases, media requests, social media, and advertising for various organizations.

Position Responsibilities

• Collaborate proactively with project stakeholders, including end users, VA organizations, vendors, and partners.
• Engage stakeholders across disciplines to ensure visibility across design, budgeting, and implementation phases.
• Create communications and training materials for new solutions.
• Identify and evaluate solutions to predicted problems.
• Support the development of a community of practice to enhance standards, innovation, and risk management.
• Support product line teams and conduct gap analysis reviews.
• Deliver projects on time, within budget, meeting quality expectations.
• Develop schedules, estimates, and resource plans.
• Produce status reports, briefings, and demonstrations.
• Manage action items, issues, risks, and change procedures.
• Ensure high-quality deliverables aligned with project epics and stories.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience analyzing IT business environments and activities.
• Knowledge of data analysis, trend identification, and risk assessment.
• Successful work experience, preferably with large-scale projects.
• Experience developing communication and training strategies.
• Skills in creating diagrams and documentation.
• Experience with DevSecOps, COTs environments, and Agile/SAFe frameworks.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies, NIST, FedRAMP, and human-centered design.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle high-stress environments.
• Physical ability to lift up to 15 pounds and occasional travel.

Education & Experience

• 4+ years in marketing, communications, or related government work, or 8+ years experience with a degree.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Certifications in Agile/SAFe are a plus.
• Previous VHA or VA experience is advantageous.
• Active VA Public Trust clearance preferred.

Why Join Sierra7?

Sierra7 is a SDVOSB founded in 2009, committed to serving Veterans. Recognized with the 2024 Gold HIRE Vets Medallion Award, we offer comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more.

Summary

This posting is for prospective candidates only. Unsolicited resumes are the property of Sierra7 and will not be acknowledged. Communications will only come from a @sierra7.com domain. We do not request payment from candidates. Please contact Talent.Acquisition@sierra7.com with any concerns.

Disclaimer

Descriptions are not exhaustive. Sierra7 does not sponsor employment-based immigration benefits. Applicants must be US Citizens. This is not a C2C opportunity. Sierra7 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, Writing/Editing
• Industries: Technology, Information and Internet

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