Strategic Communications Sr. Project Manager

Job Description

Sr. Project Manager

Who are we?

Dynamic Integrated Services (DIS) is a proud Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business based in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area providing management consulting services to federal agencies and organizations supporting the public sector. DIS offers exceptional client services in the areas of Strategic Communications and Integrated Marketing (SCIM), Information Technology (IT), and Enterprise Optimization (EO).

Most Importantly!

At DIS, we are team oriented, continuous learners, hard-working, creative thinkers, and most of all 'kind people. We are a different kind of company with a truly unique culture, we celebrate diversity in all forms; one that values our employees and shares a mutual devotion to serving our clients with the highest forms of integrity.

DIS is looking for a seasoned senior strategic communications leader capable of leading large Federal Government contracts in the information technology space. DIS is currently seeking a Communications Project Director for a large-scale strategic communications effort to be a key member of our leadership team that can lead a critical, client-facing program in support of senior executives in the federal government. We need proven leadership and implementation skills at the intersection of strategic communications, marketing, research, and technology who have demonstrated experience building trusted relationships with senior clients.

The ideal candidate will have experience in managing complex projects with multiple teams delivering results in strategic communication planning, strategic messaging, developing, and disseminating materials, and utilizing traditional and nontraditional social marketing, media, and communications strategies. He/she should have significant experience in successfully managing multifaceted project management and communications campaigns involving executive communications, stakeholder engagement, media, digital/social media program and materials development among others. They should be a strong strategist, writer and manager of projects, teams, and partners.

What does a DIS Team Member look like?

You should be an ambitious and convergent thinker with a passion for solving complex problems.

You bring continuous exceptional value as an action-oriented team player.

You have a strong aptitude in complex and multi-faceted project management, presentation creation, research, outreach, and partnership development.

You should be able to demonstrate strong communication, presentation, and organizational skills as well as strong attention to detail.

You are zealous and have commitment to provide superior service, poised under pressure, and have an optimistic attitude!

If this sounds like you, then we would love to meet you!

Essential Duties

Working collaboratively with project staff, the Communications Project Director will work as a trusted advisor for the Federal government. Specifically, the Communications Project Director will be responsible to:

Steward relationships with senior executive level clients to coordinate and manage expectations for deliverables, statement of work, and scope of contract.

Develop and implement a department level communication strategy, which has an overarching and unifying vision to meet business goals and objectives.

Establish partners with national and regional public affairs teams to amplify key messaging.

Builds strong network of digital and media and influencer relationships aligned to promote and market Department priorities.

Improve two-way communication for internal and external stakeholders to support greater education and awareness of communication campaigns or products.

Evaluate and measure communication through digital tools to assess the impact of communications programs to refine activities.

Ensure trending tactics, best practices, and leading methodologies are integrated across communication program.

Provide oversight on communications and research activities such as communications planning, stakeholder assessment, research, collateral material development, multimedia engagement, events and meetings, partnership development, outreach, website management, program evaluation, and/or social media, and executive communications.

Manage financial requirements, human capital resources, and program support for large mixed matrixed communication contracts.

Provide oversight on planning and executing events such as press conferences, satellite media tours, media briefings and editorial board meetings.

Coordinate, track, monitor, and evaluate communications and marketing activities.

Coordinate and lead meetings with clients

Coordinate projects and activities with other departments, partner organizations, external spokespeople/influencers, and other stakeholders

Generate creative and original ideas for reaching and engaging target audiences and communicating key messages.

Maintain project documentation and financials, including project schedule and budget.

Lead business development activities and proposal development outside of client responsibilities, which includes actively networking and building relationships with clients and partners to determine market opportunities for business growth.

Required Experience and Qualifications

Strong oral communication and presentation skills

Strong attention to detail

Must be a team player with strong interpersonal skills, able to work in team setting or independently.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the US for any employer as sponsorship is not available for this position.

Ability to obtain a US government security clearance.

Excellent writing and verbal communications skills, with the ability to distill complex information into compelling messages.

Creative and analytical thinking skills

Demonstrated experience working with executive client leadership building trusted partner relationships.

Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with subject matter experts.

Ability to multi-task and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Knowledge of business development and proposal writing

Able to manage and deliver multiple projects/priorities at the same time.

Preference will be given to qualified Veteran candidates.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Manage a large team of matrixed project teams of communication analysts, graphic designers, and writers.

Required Experience and Qualifications:

Exceptional strategic planning and project management skills and ability to implement communications and marketing activities, including developing communications plans, strategies, messages, and tactics as part of an outreach or education campaign.

Experience managing teams of people, as well as contracts and projects.

Preferred Experience & Qualifications

Master's Degree or advanced Certification in Business Administration, Strategic Communications, Marketing, or related field

Prefer experience working for a consulting organization, PR/Marketing Agency, association, and/or a government contractor

Bachelor's degree required preferably in strategic communications, marketing, public relations information technology or a related field.

Minimum of 12 to 15 years of professional experience

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Physical and Cognitive Requirements

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical

Frequently required to sit and work at desk/computer for extended periods of time of up to 8 hours a day.

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear.

Must be able to have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on computer and/or related office equipment.

Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Cognitive

Ability to learn new tasks.

Ability to maintain focus and complete tasks independently.

Ability to remember processes.

Ability to complete tasks in situations that have a speed or productivity quota.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

*Dynamic Integrated Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer which is committed to a diverse workforce and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender/sex, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, citizenship status, the basis of genetic information or any other group protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance. People with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or compete for employment may request such accommodation(s) by contacting DIS Recruiting.

--*Dynamic Integrated Services participates in E-Verify, and if hired, will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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