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Training & Strategic Communications Specialist

Diné Development Corporation, Phoenix, AZ, United States


Job Title:

Training & Strategic Communications Specialist

Location:

Pentagon

Position Type:

Full time

Req ID:

JR100013

Description:

Inspired by our legacy, Din Development Corporation (DDC) was created to generate economic prosperity for the Navajo Nation by providing government agencies and commercial firms with high-quality IT, professional, environmental, research and development services. Through strategic expansion, our corporation has grown to encompass a dynamic portfolio of companies that offer a wide range of capabilities. Since our inception in 2004, our subsidiaries have built an extensive track record of excellence in solving our clients’ dynamic challenges.

Din Source, a subsidiary of Din Development Corporation (DDC), is seeking a

Training & Strategic Communications Specialist

to support the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Category Management Team. This role combines training development, strategic communications, and multimedia production to support Category Management initiatives across the Air Force acquisition community. The ideal candidate will help design and maintain training programs while also developing communications products, outreach campaigns, and multimedia content that promote Category Management strategies and tools across the organization. This position is primarily onsite at the Pentagon or within the National Capital Region (DMV area).

Responsibilities Training Development & Program Support

Support the development, execution, and sustainment of Category Management training programs, including:

Developing training curricula, lesson plans, and learning objectives

Creating and maintaining online and instructor-led training materials

Supporting Defense Acquisition University (DAU) online training courses

Maintaining training resources, course catalogs, and materials in SharePoint

Developing facilitated training materials, instructor guides, and training trackers

Updating training content to reflect evolving Category Management policies, tools, and processes

The training portfolio includes multiple online and instructor-led courses, as well as training supporting Contract Data Literacy, Spend Analysis, and Business Intelligence initiatives.

Strategic Communications & Outreach

Support communications efforts that promote Category Management initiatives and adoption across the Department of the Air Force, including:

Developing communications and outreach plans

Creating presentations, reports, and briefing materials

Supporting stakeholder communications and awareness campaigns

Translating complex acquisition concepts into clear and engaging communications products

Social Media & Digital Engagement

Support the digital communications presence of the DAF Category Management Team by:

Developing and managing social media and digital content

Drafting posts highlighting program initiatives, updates, and successes

Supporting internal communications and messaging across digital platforms

Multimedia & Video Production

Develop multimedia communications products to support training and outreach initiatives, including:

Producing training and educational videos

Writing video scripts and storyboards

Supporting video development and editing

Maintaining existing multimedia training products

Training Facilitation Support

Assist with the delivery and facilitation of Category Management training sessions. Sessions may range from small workshops to large forums with hundreds of participants.

Process Improvement Support

Assist with updates and configuration management of Category Management processes, tools, templates, and training materials, ensuring training content reflects current program guidance and best practices.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required Experience

5+ years of Change Management experience in a Department of Defense environment, preferably supporting the U.S. Air Force

Experience developing training plans, curricula, and learning strategies

Experience supporting strategic communications or outreach initiatives

Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments

Experience supporting complex business analysis or program support efforts

Required Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources into clear communications products

Experience developing presentations, reports, and briefing materials

Experience with multimedia content development (video, scripts, training materials)

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

Education

Bachelor’s degree required.

Security Clearance

Active Secret clearance required.

Citizenship Requirement

This position supports a U.S. Government contract whose terms require Din Development Corporation (DDC) and its subsidiaries to staff this role only with U.S. Citizens.

About Us Din Development Corporation (DDC) is a Navajo Nation owned family of companies that provides government agencies and commercial organizations with high-quality IT, professional, environmental, and research and development services. DDC is dedicated to empowering the Navajo Nation and communities we serve.

Benefits Eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, retirement savings with company match, paid time off, voluntary supplemental benefits, and access to an employee assistance program. The package also includes educational assistance, with tuition reimbursement.

EEO Statement This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of

41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a) . These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation, or any other basis prohibited by law. We participate in

E-Verify .

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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