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Communications Specialist, Technical Writer – Defense Health Agency
KSA Integration. Produce briefings, outreach, and publications for the Department of Defense Disability Evaluation System at the Defense Health Agency .
Posted 11/10/2026full-timeFalls Church • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $68,000 - $80,700 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in producing clear and accessible communications for Federal and military audiences, with a strong focus on compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards and handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Proficient in drafting briefings, newsletters, and outreach products while ensuring consistent messaging across various platforms.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Bachelor's Degree In CommunicationsWriting For Federal Or Military AudiencesSection 508 Accessibility KnowledgeDHA Contractor Annual Training CompletionExperience With DoD Public Affairs
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Hard Skills
Briefing ProductionDrafting SpeechesNewsletter DevelopmentCommunications Plan ReviewPublication Compliance
Soft Skills
Clear CommunicationCoordination SkillsAttention To Detail
Certifications & Qualifications
Common Access Card (CAC) Qualification
Industry Keywords
Department Of DefenseDisability Evaluation SystemDefense Health AgencyControlled Unclassified Information (CUI)Personally Identifiable Information (PII)Protected Health Information (PHI)
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Produce briefings, outreach, and publications for the Department of Defense Disability Evaluation System at the Defense Health Agency
- Draft briefings, talking points, speeches, and read-ahead packets five business days before suspense
- Draft newsletters and outreach products and coordinate with the DHA Communications Office
- Develop and review communications plans for consistent messaging
- Make publications, including the Compensation and Benefits Handbook, Section 508 compliant
- Provide clear, accessible, and consistent program information to Service members, families, and leaders
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in communications, English, journalism, or a related field required
- 4 or more years writing for Federal or military audiences
- Working knowledge of Section 508 accessibility
- Must be able to pass a Tier 1 background investigation and qualify for a Common Access Card (CAC)
- Within 30 days of start, complete DHA contractor annual training, DHA telework training and agreement, and privacy training for Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Protected Health Information (PHI)
- Handles Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and PHI only on a Government-furnished laptop
- Preferred: Experience with DoD or Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) public affairs or health communications
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical, Dental, Vision (82% of employee’s premium paid by company, 25% towards dependents)
- HSA / FSA Medical Plans
- PTO
- Flexible Work Environment and Encourage Work/Life Balance
- 401K with Company Match
- Observes all federal holidays
- Professional Development/Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Annual Career Development Process