Communications Specialist

The position is located in the Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), Office of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (OSVA). Incumbent will create, implement, and evaluate strategies to effectively convey information on OSDBU programs and services to internal and external stakeholder audiences.

Duties include but not limited to: Coordinate and manage communication activities; Develop and implement strategic communication plans aligned with OSDBU priorities; Design and develop content (text, graphics, and digital media) for public-facing and internal platforms; Serve as the primary for projects related to the design, implementation, and maintenance of the OSDBU online presence; Prepare written materials to include talking points, briefing materials and reports for leadership and external stakeholders; Evaluate the effectiveness of OSDBU communication methods by conducting analyses across surveys and digital platforms; Plan and execute engagement activities, including training sessions and outreach events with internal and external partners. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: May be available at Manager's discretion. Telework: As determined by Agency policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: PD41817O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a one year probationary period or two year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period one year probationary period or two year trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.