Communication Strategist and Task Manager

Communications Strategist

Ft. Meade, MD

Salary: $130,000 per year

MUST:

Experienced Communication Strategist and Task Manager

Active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI

10+ years of experience providing strategic communications support for large complex organization in the DoD

Experience managing and leading a strategic communications teams supporting Federal Government Public Affairs and Strategic Communications Office

Extensive knowledge of and experience using the DoD Correspondence and Task Management System (CATMS); exceptional task management skills

Experience preparing, routing, and monitoring Tasker and Staff packages in according with the DoD Correspondence Manual.

Experience tracking and managing incoming and outgoing tasker and staff packages

Experience working with classified systems and environments

Experience developing and editing presentations, reports, and strategic messages to explain technical information to audiences with varying levels of technical knowledge (novice to expert)

Experiencer applying innovative storytelling principles and techniques to convey complex technical concepts into an array communications products, that are visually appealing, for both non-technical and technical targeted audiences

Experience writing clearly and succinctly; creating a variety of communication products (including but not limited to brochures, facts sheets, reports, presentations, briefs, white papers, executive talking points, speeches, newsletters articles, blogs ,etc.)

Advanced SharePoint, MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Google Docs skills

Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related discipline

DUTIES:

Provide subject-matter expertise, consultation, and advisement for the development and execution of the Government Customer's communication strategy

Design and develop a change management roadmap, strategic communications plan, and campaigns for Government Customers

Provide communications expertise to ensure clear, effective delivery of messages to stakeholders, by assisting in development, execution, and evaluation of strategic communication initiatives by monitoring stakeholder buy-in and engagement

Perform stakeholder management and coordination to gather information, perform research and gap analyses, document challenges and opportunities, adjudicate feedback, and provide recommended courses of action, as appropriate

Translate the client's vision into various products to include publications, brochures, facts sheets, reports, presentations, speeches, blogs, web pages, newsletters articles, and other related print/electronic media products

Applies innovative storytelling principles and techniques to convey complex technical concepts into an array communications products, that are visually appealing, for both non-technical and technical targeted audiences

Develop concise and compelling talking points, white papers, executive briefs, leadership messages, announcements, and correspondence

Develop content for the client's web site, including blog posts, articles, and leadership messages

Ensure all products maintain heritage to prior documents, specifically follow a constant message or explain why there's a change. Successfully managing consistency of message is a key element of this effort

Ensure communication strategy is consistent and reflects the organization's strategic vision for the program

Recommend new and innovative communications tools and tactics to increase visibility and awareness of the client's mission and accomplishments

Coordinate, publicize, and host periodic events, including working groups, training sessions, and meetings to highlight programs and initiatives of importance to the client

Provide planning and logistical support for meetings, forums, and training, as well as tracking the effectiveness of these events

Assist the Government leadership in coordinating tasks and information across the discrete workstreams to ensure each workstream remains informed and aligned to the overall strategic vision and schedule.

Drafts correspondence on behalf of the Government Leadership for review/approval