Markon is a federal government professional services firm supporting intelligence, civilian, and defense agencies. Its work spans critical infrastructure, business operations, enterprise technology, facilities management, security operations, contract lifecycle support, and business transformation. The company brings together consulting and operational expertise to help government organizations manage complex missions and modernize how they work, with opportunities for professionals interested in defense, logistics, government services, and technology.
Senior Communications Officer
Develop internal messaging, newsletters, and compliant digital content for Markon’s intelligence and federal consulting clients. Manage communications platforms including Joomla, EDGE, SharePoint, and WordPress.
Description
- Create and distribute internal communications that support strategic messaging.
- Write and publish workforce updates promoting federal organization events, including All Hands meetings.
- Collect and summarize topics for the weekly newsletter.
- Work with stakeholders, designers, and technical teams to create and maintain digital content.
- Build and launch engaging, easy-to-use web pages and newsletters.
- Keep communications compliant with Section 508, GDPR, CCCA, and other regulatory standards.
- Troubleshoot website problems with IT teams and external vendors.
- Collect content needs and update website copy, images, videos, and other media.
- Review content for editorial quality and assist with mass email campaigns using the EDGE Mass Email Tool.
- Plan and roll out communications strategies with stakeholders.
- Connect users and managers with developers as a technical liaison.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, or four years of relevant experience in place of a degree
- At least 10 years of relevant communications experience
- Direct, hands-on experience with Joomla and EDGE
- Excellent writing skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong project management skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines
- Expert hands-on experience with Joomla, EDGE, SharePoint, WordPress, and Microsoft Office Suite
- TS/SCI FS Poly clearance
Benefits
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Support for employee well-being and success
- Washington Post Top Workplace recognition
- Equal opportunity employer