Desktop Publisher Assistant - TS/SCI Required, CI Poly Preferred - Fairfax, VA - CSC (Northern, Virginia)

City: Northern
State: Virginia
Country: USA

Company Name: CSC
Job Category: Broadcast/Publishing

Job Title:Desktop Publisher Assistant - TS/SCI Required, CI Poly Preferred - Fairfax, VA
Job Number:09009ET

Job Category:Communication Services
Primary Location:USA-VA: VIRGINIA-FAIRFAX
Schedule:Full-time
Job Type:Regular
Employee Status:Regular
Job Posting:2009-Sep-25
Description


Join the CSC team as a Desktop Publishing Assistant at the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)! To qualify, you MUST hold an active US DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance, and you will be subject to a Counter Intelligence Polygraph, per customer requirements.

The Desktop Publishing Assistant:

• Uses client's computer-based tools to design layouts and paste-ups for technical newsletters, complex new forms, brochures, and visual aids; prepares camera-ready copies of client documents to support communication needs, if needed.
• Develops technical newsletters, literature and promotional materials to support client communication objectives. Coordinates with the Desktop Publisher to integrate appropriate content and messaging. Maintains existing templates; designs new templates and layouts to compliment programs as necessary.
• Reviews work to ensure that text and graphics are appropriately integrated. Utilizes a variety of desktop publishing software for specialized desktop publishing of technical brochures, newsletters, pamphlets and other materials.
• Assesses quality in every file including spelling, proper color designation and font usage, paper stock selection, excessive hyphenation, use of white space, and logos to ensure a consistent client image.
• Creates,reviews, and revises visual materials based on client specifications to ensure adherence to client objectives.
• Prepares files, specification sheets, and printer instructions to assist in the official release of documents. Produces black and white printouts, marked-up color samples, and drafts.
• Maintains archival and job tracking database; ensures update of project tracking as necessary to ensure accuracy. Ensures proper backup and archival of jobs onto network.
• Coordinates with client, management, the Desktop Publisher, and other appropriate parties regarding job specifications and deadlines on highly complex projects; ensures understanding of expectations, goals, and objectives; ensures accuracy and timeliness in accordance with established timeframes and quality standards.

• Only candidates with at least a TS/SCI Security Clearance will be considered for this opportunity

Candidates should only apply if they are willing to sit for a supplemental CI Polygraph

Qualification


Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Seven or more years of desktop publishing experience
• Experience working with multi-media tools including web, video, and CD-ROM formats
• Experience working with desktop publishing concepts and equipment
• Experience working with publishing process and procedures
• TS/SCI clearance required

Other Qualifications

• Creative thinking and design skills
• Personal computer and business solutions software skills
• Organizational skills to prioritize work
• Communication skills to coordinate with team members, client, and management
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and switch between tasks quickly

CI or FS poly completed within the past 18 months Remote Work Location Authorized:No
Relocation Assistance:Not Available
Clearance Level:TS/SCI w/ CI Polygraph