Communications Specialist II – Murtha Cancer Center

# Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a **Communications Specialist II** to support the Murtha Cancer Center Research Program (MCCRP) at the MCCRP Rockledge office located in Bethesda, Maryland.

The John P. Murtha Cancer Center at Walter Reed Bethesda is a modern, patient-centric, tri-service military healthcare facility. Its comprehensive core of military and civilian oncologists and other cancer-trained clinicians and researchers provide multidisciplinary cancer-care delivery and patient-family support services. Our Cancer Center, the only DoD Cancer Center of Excellence within the Military Health System, offers its patients access to cutting-edge cancer diagnostic and treatment technologies.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic, and government clients by administering, managing, and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF’s support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

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## Responsibilities

* Generate high-level PowerPoint presentations for the Executive team of MCCRP.
* Assist with external communications, including web communications, original articles, press releases, newsletters, scientific presentations, and other related educational and public promotion materials in collaboration with the team.
* Manage social media pages for MCCRP.
* Complete the monthly Significant Activities Report for MCCRP.
* Gather data and complete the annual report for MCCRP.
* Proofread and edit various documents.
* Provide administrative support as needed to the Executive team of MCCRP (arrange and run meetings of senior leaders, create agendas, prepare minutes, etc.).
* Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance and participation in required training for the role.

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## Qualifications

### Education and Experience

* Bachelor’s Degree in English, Communications, or a similar field required.
* Minimum of 3–5 years of experience required.

### Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Proficiency in Microsoft applications, specifically PowerPoint and Word, is essential.
* Outstanding writing skills.
* Ability to distill complex ideas and scientific information into language appropriate for a lay audience.
* Ability to create embedded videos and other content within presentation formats.
* Capability and preferred proficiency in using various Artificial Intelligence tools (Gemini, Grok, ChatGPT, others) to support document and PowerPoint/presentation creation.
* Sharp editorial, proofreading, and organizational skills.
* Proven ability to work within a team environment and interact well at all levels of an organization.
* Ability to obtain and maintain a T1 public trust background investigation.

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## Work Environment

* This position will take place primarily in an office setting.

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## Compensation

* The annual salary range for this position is **$67,500–$91,000**. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

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## Benefits

HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to: contacting professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

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