Aptive is seeking a Junior Public Relations Specialist to support public relations efforts for a federal client with IT-related communications strategies and services. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting communications campaigns for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and/or in the IT industry.   The Junior Public Relations Specialist will serve as the technical expert in supporting internal and external communications strategy development, planning and execution within the VA. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of local and national media channels and points of contact. The Junior Public Relations Specialist will work with the Senior Public Relations Specialist to develop expert recommendations for the VA Office of Technology's media strategy to reach desired outcomes and help craft messages.   The ideal candidate is a self-starter, proactive problem-solver and action-oriented team player. He/she must be committed to providing superior service, poised in a fast-paced environment and have a positive and flexible attitude.   This is a full-time position in Washington, DC, with potential for remote work with client approval. Some additional travel to events may be required. This is a contingent hire position.

Aptive is seeking a Senior Public Relations Specialist to lead the execution public relations efforts for a federal client with IT-related communications strategies and services. The ideal candidate will have comprehensive experience leading large-scale communications campaigns for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and/or in the IT industry.   The Public Relations Specialist will serve as the technical expert in internal and external communications strategy development, planning and execution within the VA. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of local and national media channels and points of contact. The Senior Public Relations Specialist will work with the VA Office of Technology (OIT) to provide expert recommendations for media strategy to reach desired outcomes and help craft messages.   The ideal candidate is a self-starter, proactive problem-solver and action-oriented team player. He/she must be committed to providing superior service, poised in a fast-paced environment and have a positive and flexible attitude.   This is a full-time position in Washington, DC, with potential for remote work with client approval. Some additional travel to events may be required. This is a contingent hire position.

Aptive is seeking a Graphic Designer with proven experience developing a variety of traditional and digital creative materials to support a federal client with IT-related communications strategies and services. Tasks will include developing simple publication designs and graphic design development for large-scale communications and outreach campaigns for the Department of Veterans Affairs.   The Graphic Designer will produce deliverables that help communicate complex topics to a variety of internal and external stakeholders. Work products include, but are not limited to, web and presentation graphics, fact sheets, posters and flyers, branding templates, infographics, social media and blog visuals, and logos and icons. The Graphic Designer will also assist with defining and influencing strategy and work directly with clients to create concepts and develop designs. He/she must not only lead/support creative development but work and communicate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team environment.   The ideal candidate is a self-starter, proactive problem-solver and action-oriented team player. He/she must be committed to providing superior service, poised in a fast-paced environment and have a positive and flexible attitude.   This is a full-time position in Washington, DC, with potential for remote work with client approval. This is a contingent hire.  

Are you passionate about making a tangible difference through your design expertise and enjoy the challenges of working with large federal agencies?   Aptive is seeking a Senior Product Designer with demonstrated experience delivering user-centered products, preferably in support of federal agencies. In this role, you will lead efforts to transform the digital landscape of public services. You'll delve into user research, develop intuitive designs, and advocate for user needs, all while adhering to the highest standards of accessibility and inclusivity. Your work will not only enhance user experiences but also play a pivotal role in how citizens engage with government services.   This is a full-time, remote position (with the option to work from Aptive’s headquarters in Alexandria, VA).

Aptive is seeking an experienced marketing and communications strategist to work closely with leadership in our new Human Experience account. This role is primarily responsible for the development of creative solutions in the marketing and communications domains for proposals, white papers and presentations. This role requires knowledge of the federal procurement lifecycle and the ability to apply critical thinking across all stages – engaging customers to understand requirements, translating business and technical requirements to realistic and innovative solutions, articulating value propositions, and conceptualizing and developing creative approaches to meeting customer outcomes and objectives.  The marketing and communications strategist will bring solutions forward through white papers, proof of concepts, presentations, and proposal responses. The strategist should have familiarity with new and emerging communications technologies and methodologies and be familiar with best practices in the development of innovative solutions to clients’ marketing challenges. The strategist should be able to think outside the box and creatively to develop the ideal tactics to reach target audiences.   This position requires leading and engaging teams of people with diverse skills to develop comprehensive solutions ranging from specific system needs to full enterprise coverage. The successful candidate will be able to conceptualize these solutions around key business needs and goals in full awareness of industry trends.

Aptive seeks a Deputy Program Manager with a strong background in strategic communications and outreach to support the National Institutes of Health. The Deputy Program Manager will be responsible for leading large, complex projects on behalf of NIH institutes and centers and supporting the Program Manager on contractual matters.   This role will be responsible for overseeing the work of an integrated team of writers, creative designers, web developers, and outreach specialists working to support NIH’s mission. The Program Manager will be charged with overseeing and executing quality, risk, and program management tasks.   The ideal candidate is decisive and pays attention to details. They have previous experience leading government contracts and are highly organized. They love to work in a team environment. They are systematic in their project work. They exceed client expectations with high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.   This is a contingent, full time position.

Aptive seeks a Program Manager with a strong background in strategic communications and outreach to support the National Institutes of Health. The Program Manager will be responsible for developing innovative approaches and transformative processes that optimize the work of the institutes and centers.   This role will be responsible for overseeing the work of an integrated team of writers, creative designers, web developers, and outreach specialists working to support NIH’s mission. The Program Manager will be charged with overseeing and executing quality, risk, and program management tasks.   The ideal candidate is decisive and pays attention to details. They have previous experience leading government contracts and are highly organized. They love to work in a team environment. They are systematic in their project work. They exceed client expectations with high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.   This is a contingent, full time position.

Aptive is seeking a senior level Account Executive focused on growing our work within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). A successful candidate brings a deep network of existing executive-level relationships across CBP components including U.S. Border Patrol specifically. They have a deep understanding of both programs across CBP the agency procurement process. This individual knows how to open doors and gain customer trust in alignment with upcoming major procurements. Ideally, this individual will be a past federal employee with CBP. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned relationship manager with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and/or U.S. Border Patrol, with a deep understanding of the organizational complexities and decision-making processes within the organization(s). The Account Executive will be responsible for maximizing existing relationships and opening new ones in support of business development goals. We are looking for an experienced manager who knows the landscape and can grow Aptive’s presence with a core customer.

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