Overview

Tanaq Management Services (TMS) delivers professional, scientific, and technical services and information technology (IT) solutions to federal agencies in health, agriculture, technology, and other government services. TMS is a subsidiary of the St. George Tanaq Corporation, an Alaskan Native Corporation (ANC) committed to serving Federal customers while also giving back to the Tanaq native community and shareholders.

About the Role

We seek a Health Communication Specialist (Internal Communication) to support NCIPC at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Health Communication Specialist will create and contribute to NCIPC internal communications products and events. The person in this role will also provide support in a wide range of activities that span from strategic communication planning, research, internal communication management, and more.

Responsibilities

Required Experience and Skills

• Minimum 3-4 years of experience writing, reviewing, and editing health communication materials.  
• Ability to synthesize complex program information and effectively communicate information in written and oral format to various audiences. Experience writing in plain language.
• Proficient in MS Office programs such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong written and oral communications/customer service skills.
• Experience developing social media strategies and messaging.
• Ability to take initiative.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work across groups and with multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of web and social marketing practices.
• Knowledge of public health.
• Knowledge of interpersonal relations as applicable to communication activities and initiatives.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are strongly desired.
• Superior multi-tasking and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize assignments, while remaining flexible to changing priorities and new initiatives.
• Previous CDC and/or public health experience is highly desirable.
• Previous Internal Communication experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain government clearance.

Education and Training

• Master’s degree in public health or health-related strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications (journalism, advertising, public relations); or English (writing/editing) with strong evidence of clinical or public health focus may be considered.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. May need to lift 25 pounds occasionally.

Who We Are

Tanaq Management Services (TMS) is a public health contractor, certified 8(a) business, owned by St. George Tanaq Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation. (ANC). We listen to our stakeholders and leverage our science, technology, communication, and program expertise to understand and provide feedback as we develop solutions.

TMS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and participates in E-Verify. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We welcome and encourage diversity in our workforce. Our policies provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local laws. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please contact us for assistance.

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TMS is a subsidiary of the St. George Tanaq Corporation (SGT), an Alaskan Native Corporation (ANC) committed to serving Federal customers while also giving back to the Tanaq native community and shareholders.

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