Marketing Director

About Us: U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is America’s development finance institution. DFC partners with the private sector to finance solutions to the most critical challenges facing the developing world today. We invest across sectors including energy, healthcare, critical infrastructure, and technology. DFC also provides financing for small businesses and women entrepreneurs in order to create jobs in emerging markets. DFC investments adhere to high standards and respect the environment, human rights, and worker rights.

Why DFC? As part of our team, you'll apply your talents to projects with global reach, helping to move markets and improve lives. We are on the lookout for individuals with the brightest minds, ready to bring innovative ideas and bold approaches to support our mission. By joining DFC, you'll contribute to advancing global development and U.S. foreign policy while working on collaborative projects that enhance private-sector investment in areas like climate action, healthcare, gender equity, and digital connectivity.

Our Culture: DFC is committed to keeping our mission at the heart of what we do. Our team comprises some of the brightest minds in government, and we pride ourselves on being a place where diverse talent can thrive. We value different perspectives and abilities and are dedicated to tackling big challenges with resourcefulness and an inclusive entrepreneurial spirit.

About the role:

This position is part of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Office of External Affairs. As a Marketing Director, (Lead Public Affairs Specialist on USAJOBS), you will lead the design and execution of DFC's marketing and digital media strategy, including brand management, the development of core informational products and marketing material, production of multimedia stories, and management of DFC's digital channels, including social media, website, and email marketing.

What you’ll do:

• Serve as the team lead for a group of communications professionals responsible for executing the agency's marketing and digital media strategy.
• Lead the development of talking points, briefing memos, collateral/marketing material, briefing decks, and other digital communications.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to the agency's Marketing and Digital Media section, senior leaders, and stakeholders across the organization.
• Manage the agency's digital presence, including website and social media channels, to ensure they reflect the organization's mission and priorities.
• Articulate and communicate to the team the assignment, project, problem to be solved, actionable events, milestones, and/or program issues under review, and deadlines and time frames for completion.
• Monitor marketing and digital media trends to identify potential risks and opportunities, providing timely insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Deploy expertise in monitoring and analyzing national and international digital media trends to inform the agency's digital strategy in relation to its overarching communications strategy.
• Perform editorial review of written material and products developed throughout the agency to ensure the message aligns with the agency's strategic priorities before release to the public.

Experience we’re looking for:

1) Lead for a group of communications professionals responsible for executing an organization's marketing and digital media strategy.

2) Manage an organization's digital presence, including website and social media channels, to ensure they reflect the organization's mission and priorities.

3) Monitor and analyze national and international digital media trends to make informative recommendations to the organization's digital strategy in relation to its overarching communications strategy.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Must submit resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must review the job announcement and complete the online application through USAJOBS. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.

Benefits: As a DFC federal employee, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports a healthy work-life balance. Benefits include Paid Vacation & Leave Programs, Federal Employee Health Benefits, Life Insurance, Retirement and Savings Plans, Subsidies for Transit and Childcare, an On-site Fitness Center, and a host of Work-Life Balance programs designed to support your professional and personal growth.

We look forward to your application and the potential of you joining our dynamic team at DFC!

The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.