Specialist - Communications - Maximus
Des Moines, IA 50301
About the Job
The Maximus Health TX project's Operational Policies & Processes Team is now accepting applications for a Specialist- Communications opening.
The Specialist- Communications works with internal and external business partners and clients on reviewing Health TX- Enrollment Broker project communications. In this role, you'll be responsible for assessing the communication strategies developed alongside TXEB leadership and managing the internal project intranet site. There is a strong focus on writing and communications with this position. You will also partner with a team of technical writers to regularly share changes to branding, communication strategy updates and ideas for improvement. If you have a passion and talent for writing and design, this is the perfect position for you!
This position is a full time, salaried role with a remote working arrangement.
Here's what Maximus can offer you:
- Ability to work from home
- Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
- Unlimited Time Off (UTO)
- Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Wellness Program
- Employee Discount Program
- A supportive environment with career development and promotional opportunities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Create and edit a wide variety of unique internal communications materials with tailored messages based on analyses of target audiences and business objectives.
- These materials may include executive memos, corporate policies, corporate department campaigns and announcements, and global employee communications.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure that internal communications are clear and meet corporate brand standards.
- Analyze accessibility and usability of corporate intranet platforms and identify areas to streamline.
- Create and edit a wide variety of unique external communications materials with tailored messages based on analyses of target audiences and business objectives.
- These materials may include press and media alerts, prepared statements and messaging for public relations and crisis communications, blog and website content.
- Advise management on strategies to leverage communications materials in a manner that helps achieve business objectives.
- Conduct a brand adherence check for all marketing materials (advertisements, sell sheets, success stories and other marketing pieces) across all business lines and geographies.
- Provide feedback to marketing teams so that future pieces meet corporate guidelines.
- Help support corporate public relations strategies to increase the visibility of MAXIMUS subject matter experts, to include executive leadership.
- This includes working with and managing public relations firms, identifying opportunities for exposure and making recommendations to management, developing messaging, and creating media kits and developing relationships with relevant media.
- Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.
- Create and edit a wide variety of unique internal communications materials with tailored messages based on analyses of target audiences and business objectives.
- These materials may include executive memos, corporate policies, corporate department campaigns and announcements, and various employee communications.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure that internal communications are clear, timely, and meet corporate and EB Project brand standards.
- Maintain TX EB Project intranet site.
- Create and edit a wide variety of unique communications materials with tailored messages based on analyses of target audiences and business objectives.
- Advise management on strategies to leverage communications materials in a manner that helps achieve business objectives.
- Conduct a brand adherence check for all marketing materials (advertisements, sell sheets, success stories and other marketing pieces) across all business lines and geographies.
- Provide feedback to marketing teams so that future pieces meet corporate guidelines.
- Help support corporate public relations strategies to increase the visibility of Maximus subject matter experts, to include executive leadership.
• Assist with developing, documenting, and maintaining an effective set of policies and procedures consistent with project/program guidelines; remain current on policies and procedures for assigned business area(s).
• Interface with management, clients and/or internal change management team to determine appropriate policy and procedure and communication standard requirements.
• Perform research and analyze reports to recommend changes to policies and procedures and communications.
Assist with training staff on the policies and procedures and communications for the purpose of achieving and maintaining quality program goals.
Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of experience.
- May have additional training or education in area of specialization.
- Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope & complexity.
- General application of concepts & principles.
- Contributes to the completion of organizational projects & goals.
- Frequent use and general knowledge of industry practices, techniques, and standards.
- Applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks.
- Communicates on complex or sensitive issues or drafts such responses for supervisor or manager.
• Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of experience or commiserate experience.
- May have additional training or education in area of specialization.
- Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope & complexity.
- General application of concepts & principles.
- Contributes to the completion of organizational projects & goals.
- Frequent use and general knowledge of industry practices, techniques, and standards.
- Applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks.
- Communicates about complex or sensitive issues or drafts such responses for supervisor or manager.
- Working knowledge on website development- HTML experience.
- Web design experience.
Home Office Requirements:
• - Reliable, high-speed internet service.
• - Minimum 20 Mbps download speeds.
• - Must be a traditional, wired high-speed connection such as cable or fiber.
• - Services that connect via a cellular network (mobile hotspot, fixed wireless, etc.) or satellite are incompatible.
• - Must be able to connect your computer directly to your modem or router via ethernet cable, Wi-Fi connections are not allowed.
• - Quiet and distraction-free workspace.
EEO Statement
Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We're proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.
Pay Transparency
Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.
Annual Base Pay Minimum for this Position
$
42,400.00
Annual Base Pay Maximum for this Position
$
60,471.00