Social Media Manager

Summary The Office of Public Affairs is seeking a Communications Specialist (Social Media Manager) in the Digital Innovation and Design Group. As a Social Media Manager, you will shape, execute, and optimize social media for both the agency and Chairman, managing content creation, publishing, analytics, and social listening to meaningfully and regularly engage key stakeholders. Learn more about this agency Duties In this role as a Social Media Manager, you will be responsible for: Producing high quality social media content - including visual content and copy - for SEC and Chairman channels. Developing and executing content strategies that support SEC priorities and engage key audiences. Managing daily posting and scheduling across official platforms, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and compliance with SEC requirements. Monitoring and reporting performance metrics and trends to refine content and inform leadership. Coordinating with the Director of Digital and divisions/offices to ensure content reflects approved messaging and meets policy standards. Tracking and responding to emerging events, misinformation, and time sensitive communication needs on social media platforms. Requirements Conditions of employment CITZENSHIP: You must be a US Citizen. SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/) SECURITY CLEARANCE: Entrance on duty is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment security investigation. Favorable results on a Background Investigation may be a condition of employment or selection to another position. DRUG TESTING: This position may be subjected to drug testing requirements. PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS): Moving/Relocation expenses are not authorized. DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: This appointment may require completion of a one-year probationary period. Qualifications Applicants are responsible for confirming all required materials are submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Please check the How You Will Be Evaluated and Required Documents sections carefully, as missing documents will render the application incomplete and ineligible for review. Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: SK-14: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-13 level. Specialized experience includes: 1) Managing or operating social media channels for a brand, person, or organization, including responsibilities related to publishing, scheduling, cross-team coordination, or account maintenance; AND 2) Supporting, developing, or coordinating planned communications campaigns, strategies, or content rollouts; AND 3) Using social media management or analytics tools. ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD COMPETENCIES: Your Accomplishment Record narratives should address the following competencies. See the How You Will Be Evaluated section below for more information: Communications Strategy Design - Creates and implements comprehensive and effective communication strategies and tactics for the organization. Written Communication - Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience. Project and Process Oversight - Manages and coordinates programmatic tasks, projects, and processes, including implementing innovative improvements. Program Analysis - Examines and analyzes different types of data to assess the organization or program, or specific issues within the organization or program, and make recommendations. Additional information Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement and may be filled from any division or office within the agency. SEC COMPENSATION PROGRAM: Total salary (base pay + locality) is dependent upon duty location. The overall salary range listed above is provided for informational purposes; a selectee's initial pay will be established below the maximum rate of the range. The pay for current SEC employees will be determined according to the procedures specified in the agency's policy. Please visit the agency's Compensation Overview page for more information. Disability Employment: For information on disability appointments, click here. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SURPLUS OR DISPLACED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not I/CTAP eligible. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; the questionnaire asks you to identify your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility (2) be rated well-qualified; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. View information about I/CTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. Reasonable Accommodation: If you are an applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation to participate in the SEC application process due to a medical disability, please contact [email protected]. For religious-based accommodations, please contact [email protected] . Please be sure to submit your request at least 5 business days in advance of the date you need the requested accommodation. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Information for SEC Job Applicants: For more information, please click here. The Fair Chance Act prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal or credit background unless the hiring agency has made a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint, or any other information, to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged non-compliance by contacting the Legal and Policy Office in the Office of Human Resources at [email protected]. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.