Strategic Communications & Graphics Consultant

Join Valence's strategic communications & graphics consulting team to further US Government operations.

About About us

Valence serves as a strategic consulting partner for impact-driven clients. Our team has a proven track record of solving complex national security problems, enabling our consultants to deliver high-impact solutions to mission critical customers. Valence applies a range of commercial and US Government best practices to provide mission enablement services that can serve either side of the Public-Private spectrum. Our team facilitates emerging technology adoption and mission delivery between all stakeholders in the defense innovation ecosystem.

Description

What you'll work on: Valence Strategic Communications and Graphics Consultants serve as client-facing team members for premier national security programs. You will help senior members of the US Defense and Intelligence Community better communicate and present some of their highest priority operations. Typically, you'll work individually or on a team of other communications/graphics professionals, while engaging daily with a variety of Government leadership and operational officers.

What you'll do: Members of our strategic communications and graphics team are focused on one thing - communicating complex problem sets and demonstrating the impact of US national security organizations. Depending on whether you are a graphics or communications lead, you may perform a variety of duties, including developing visual products (placemats, briefs, branding, marketing material), implementing communications plans for client initiatives, drafting and editing internal news and messaging, managing customer websites, and creating other ad hoc content as needed. You will be assigned to a specific department and encouraged to work closely with them to understand what their messaging needs and provide tailor-made graphics/communications. We will ask you to gain a holistic understanding of your organization's mission set and will assist you with providing products that optimize the branding and communication of your department's intelligence mission.

*We are currently sourcing for positions on a variety of mission teams. Once a fit is determined, we will work with you on additional position responsibilities to ensure it aligns with your career goals and long-term aspirations.

What we'll do for you: You will join a boutique consulting firm that will both challenge you and invest heavily in your professional development. We will put you in a position that builds on your strengths, while ensuring you have consistent reach back support from Valence leadership and peers. We will work with you to learn and incorporate best practices from other mission teams and the private sector, while expanding your national security expertise. We will offer opportunities for you to become a leader within Valence, and together we will differentiate ourselves as one of the best mission-partners in the space.

What you have:

3+ years of experience supporting the Intelligence Community or in a similar professional environment (may include internship experience, depending on the role)

Record of professional and/or academic achievement

Experience working on high-quality graphic design, creative direction, or strategic communications

Ability to take initiative to better understand customer requirements and make recommendations for optimal visual products

Experience facilitating discussions with clients about complex workforce messages, data representations, and analytical concepts

Attention to detail and the ability to manage projects and communications through completion

Experience with Adobe CC, including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat Pro

Ability to provide a portfolio showcasing a broad range of graphic design and/or communication competencies

High degree of personal integrity and core values

Bachelor's degree

What else makes you a strong candidate:

Proven record of leadership at work or through extracurricular activities

Knowledge of graphics and/or communications best practices and principles

Experience in the strategic communications field

Experience with writing and editing material in a journalistic style

Experience working on finished intelligence related products and infographics

Experience adhering to brand management guidelines

Knowledge of WordPress, Joomla!, Content Management Systems, or HTML and CSS

Master's degree in Public Policy, Government, Graphic Design International Studies, Data Science, Finance, Business, IT, Computer Science, Communications, or other STEM majors

What Valence Offers: We believe in putting our people first, so that you can put the mission first. We are looking for mission strategy consultants to join our team that are motivated to grow their careers and skillsets, as the company grows along side them. We offer opportunities for internal training and external development/certificates, in addition to ad-hoc speakers and events that align with our customer's problem sets. Our competitive benefits package includes industry leading parental leave as well as competitive 401K match, healthcare, paid leave, and a variety of other benefits listed below. Please reach out for a comprehensive list of our benefits.

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Competitive PTO & Company Paid Holidays

Tuition/Certification Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

Industry leading Parental Leave and Support

Eligibility for Performance/Incentive Bonuses

401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Jury, Military, and Bereavement Leave

Employee Referral Program

Health & Wellness Credit

Corporate Sponsored Events

Our Commitment: Valence is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.