Communications Officer

Communications Officer

Office of the Director of National Intelligence

Summary

The Office of the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community (IC IG) was established within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) by the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010. The IC IG's organizational divisions include Audit, Investigations, Inspections and Evaluations, Mission Support Division, the Center for Protected Disclosures, and Counsel to the Inspector General.

Duties

The Mission Support Division provides management and administrative support to the entire IC IG office. The Mission Support Division comprises multidisciplinary officers with expertise in financial management, human capital and talent management, facilities and logistics management, continuity of operations, administration, classification reviews, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act requests, information technology, communications, and quality assurance. The Division also delivers executive support to the Intelligence Community Inspectors General Forum and its committees.

Serve as a creative and responsive storyteller who can effectively deliver IC IG's key messages to targeted audiences.

Plan, develop, and execute a comprehensive IC IG strategic communications plan that effectively communicates IC IG's mission, vision, core values, and goals to its partners and stakeholders.

Advocate for improved communication practices and advise IC IG leadership on ways to improve employee and external stakeholder engagement and communication. Seek out and identify proactive engagement opportunities that promote open and honest communication.

Strengthen the IC IG's brand equity across its partners, stakeholders, and in the public domain to elevate the organization's presence.

Plan, develop, and disseminate information to stakeholders using a full range of media and communication methods. Methods may include town halls, roundtables, principal remarks or speeches, Congressional testimony, workforce announcements, brochures and publications, press releases, and/or videos. Research, write, review, coordinate and edit communications materials to ensure consistent messaging, as well as accuracy, clarity, completeness, timeliness, and consistency with IC IG and ODNI policies and IC IG branding.

Coordinate with ODNI's strategic communications team, as appropriate, to coordinate IC IG activities, including internal communications, prepublication reviews, speaking engagements, email alerts, website content, and responses to media inquiries. Initiate, cultivate, and maintain productive working relationships with other communication stakeholders, as appropriate.

Develop and implement training to inform IC IG staff on how to deliver the IC IG's message in a variety of contexts.

Identify, implement, and enhance communication channels and methods to promote the IC IG mission, objectives, and successes, including a dynamic internet platform and website.