Strategic Communications Specialist

As a Strategic Communications Lead, your role is integral in ensuring our client’s strategic vision is captured and implemented across the organization. You will support the Change Management and Mission Experience team and its leadership by supporting strategic communications development, refinement, and implementation. You will work with product teams to identify communication requirements, establish standard procedures for messaging, and reduce communication gaps across teams through regular engagement. You will also support developing creative communications materials and content for senior leadership and external customers to garner stakeholder support. Lines of effort may include marketing material ideation and development, developing roadmaps, defining SOPs and roles and responsibilities - with potential for future branding work.

Qualifications:TS-SCI clearance

Bachelor’s degree + 4 years’ practical experience OR Associates degree + 6 years’ practical experience OR Master’s degree + 2 years’ practical experience OR 8 years’ practical experience

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively

Proven experience in strategic communications, with a focus on analysis and planning.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Familiarity with digital communications platforms and social media

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Ability to be on-site as required at a client workspace or a SCIF located in Washington D.C

Preferred Qualifications:6 years’ experience serving in a Strategic Communications role

6 years’ experience advising, building, and managing client relationships

Mastery of core consulting skills especially content creating and visual presentation skills

Experience with Adobe Creative, a similar graphic design software, or strong desire to get proficient with new software

Experience working in a Kanban based task / team structure

Experience with Experience Management (XM), Customer Experience (Cx), or interest in this area

Familiarity and experience with the Intelligence Community (IC), and the intel cycle

Familiarity and experience with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Responsibilities:Support implementation of the organizational strategic communication plan

Work with product teams, to identify communication requirements, establish standard procedures for messaging, and reduce communication gaps across teams

Identify and analyze key stakeholders, understanding their needs, concerns, and communication preferences

Craft clear and compelling messages aligned with organizational goals and values

Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and relevance of messaging