Communications Specialist III

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc.•DC Home Office, DC

5d•$81,000 - $95,000•Remote

About The Position

The Communications Specialist III supports a cohesive federal communications strategy, including workforce communications for civilian and military audiences and external public affairs opportunities. The role plans and implements communications strategies and programs, develops and edits communications materials, and coordinates delivery of messages across the organization. The position is primarily remote, with on-site work in Washington, D.C., as needed for client meetings. Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. is a holding company with subsidiaries serving federal government and commercial enterprises across business services, health, infrastructure and engineering, mission optimization, technology, and transportation. A portion of company profits supports Chickasaw citizens and the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Work is primarily performed in an office environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and at least five to seven years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, including email management, calendar coordination, meeting scheduling, and distribution lists.
Working knowledge of SharePoint for organizing, maintaining, editing, and publishing communications materials and collaborative content.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, design, and implement internal and external communications strategies and programs within the organization.
Represent the contract organization at internal events by delivering clear, effective, and professional remarks to employees and other internal audiences.
Maintain working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook processes, including email management, calendar coordination, meeting scheduling, and distribution lists.
Develop event talking points and supporting communications materials tailored to organizational objectives, key messages, and intended audiences.
Use SharePoint to organize, maintain, edit, and publish communications materials and collaborative content.
Evaluate and assist in establishing standard operating procedures.
Review and edit communications submitted for organizational issues.
Coordinate delivery of communications to appropriate recipients.
Work with business departments to ensure messages are delivered clearly and effectively.