Social Media Manager

JRAD is seeking candidates for a contingent hire position supporting the Joint Program Executive Office for CBRN Defense (JPEO-CBRND). This is a hybrid position based out of Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.

Description:

JRAD is recruiting a highly qualified Social Media Manager to support the JPEO's Strategic Communications Directorate. In this role, you will lead the development and execution of digital content strategies that communicate the JPEO's mission to internal and external audiences. You will be responsible for managing content across multiple platforms, maintaining brand voice, and advancing engagement with stakeholders across the Department of Defense (DoD) and public audiences.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement JPEO-CBRND's social media strategy across multiple platforms.
• Research and identify relevant content to promote the mission, people, and programs of JPEO-CBRND, ensuring alignment with evolving priorities.
• Monitor platform engagement and optimize content for maximum visibility, reach, and impact.
• Collaborate with communications, design, and program teams to source and create compelling posts and multimedia content.
• Ensure consistency with DoD policy, branding standards, and security protocols for public information release.
• Develop metrics and dashboards to track social media performance and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Stay current with trends, tools, and best practices in digital communications and government public affairs.
• Contribute to internal communication campaigns and engagement strategies as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 10 years of experience working with CBRN-related programs or a nonprofit/government
• Master's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field.
• Expert in media strategies, stakeholder outreach, advising and implementing digital strategy, and creating content to promote a DoD organization's mission. Preferred Qualifications:
• 11+ years of social media management experience with a focus on CBRN-related programs.

Security Clearance:

• DoD Secret Clearance

When you work for JRAD you will never be just a number. We put people before profits!

JRAD is committed to the health and well-being of its employees. We offer more paid time off than the average company upon hire and the following benefits are available to all full-time employees:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical & dependent day care
• Disability Insurance
• 401K Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

JRAD is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The JRAD salary range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. There are many factors considered when determining the compensation provided in an offer. These factors include, but are not limited to position responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and contract terms and conditions.

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