Senior Strategic Communications Specialist

ASRC Federal•Arlington, VA

About The Position

ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™ ASRC Federal Broadleaf Division is seeking qualified candidates for our Strategic Communication Coordinator position in support of our National Guard customer located at Arlington, VA. POSITION SUMMARY This is a technical skills position working at the Army National Guard (ARNG) G-4 to support enterprise communication. The position serves as graphic designer, technical writer, photographer, layout designer, senior editor, and publisher for the ARNG G-4 Directorates quarterly “LOG Focus” newsletter / magazine and supplemental publications. In this capacity the position collaborates with ARNG G-4 leadership to determine themes and desired articles, coordinates article submissions with subject matter experts across the ARNG logistics community, reviews and edits all article submissions to meet professional standards, consolidates articles and other inputs to develop each complete Log Focus edition, and ultimately publishes the newsletter to all fifty-four (54) States, Territories, and District of Columbia. The position serves as ARNG G-4’s Guard Knowledge Network (GKN) website Site Collections Administrator. In this capacity the position is responsible to design the website layout, review and maintain website content, and provide Tier 1 level technical support across the ARNG G-4 including two (2) Divisions, ten (10) Branches, multiple teams, and two (2) offices in offsite separate commands. This position assists in coordinating, administering, and facilitating the ARNG G-4 Logistics National Workshop (LNW), facilitating the registration process, creating all graphics, program, and signage for the event.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years' experience in positions requiring written product editing and published product graphics design and layout.
Active Secret clearance or eligible to obtain a Secret clearance.
Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English or other field with direct relation and 2-4 years of experience or equivalent.
Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Must demonstrate familiarization with “The Army Writing Style.”
Must demonstrate interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with a range of personnel and audiences.
Must demonstrate maturity to work at a senior headquarters echelon and with senior level personnel.
Must demonstrate the ability to simultaneously plan, develop, coordinate, and complete multiple and varied actions.
Must demonstrate timeliness, responsiveness, and natural proactiveness.
Minimum 1 year using Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Minimum 1 year using Adobe Acrobat.
Minimum 1 year using Canva or other graphic design software.
Minimum 2 years using Microsoft SharePoint.

Nice To Haves

A working knowledge of the Army, Army Reserve, National Guard Bureau (NGB), Army National Guard (ARNG), ARNG Directorate is desired.

Responsibilities

Lead development and publication of quarterly Log Focus newsletter / magazine. This includes all process steps including soliciting articles, conducting special interest article research and interviews (as needed), article reviews and edits, developing graphics, edition layout, edition reviews and edits, coordinating leadership approvals, and ultimately publication. Responsible for ensuring Log Focus is published on time and to-standard.
Conduct research, as needed, and develop products to enhance Log Focus visual acuity and attractiveness.
Maintain, refining as needed, Log Focus development, editing, and publishing standard operating procedure (SOP). Responsible for ensuring ARNG G-4 personnel and potential author familiarization with the SOP.
Research, write and edit articles highlighting the programs and services of interest to the Log Focus audience.
Execute other actions and taskings to ensure on time and to-standard Log Focus publication as needed.
Serving as the Site Collections Administrator, maintain and manage the ARNG G-4 Guard Knowledge Network (GKN) website using MS SharePoint . Collaborate with ARNG G-4 leadership and personnel to develop and implement website layout revisions. Proactively work with ARNG G-4 leadership and personnel to maintain website information currency.
Execute other actions and taskings to ensure on time and to-standard Log Focus publication as needed.
Support Logistics National Workshop (LNW) planning and execution. Develop, obtain approval for, and publish all LNW graphics (e.g., Logo, Signage, Slide Templates, Table Tents, etc.). Assist in pre-LNW registration coordination and developing leadership updates. Lead on-site registration support. Lead photo and other efforts to capture the LNW participation and spirit. Assist with during execution snack / refreshment, itinerary management, and transportation requirements as directed.
Execute other LNW pre-event and during execution taskings as directed.
Support developing presentations and products for ARNG G-4 leadership updates, monthly ARNG G-4 / United States Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO) synchronization updates, and other events as directed.
Update ARNG G-4 leadership on Log Focus, GKN, LNW, and other strategic communications actions and issues as needed.
Execute other strategic communications actions and taskings as directed.
Complete Monthly Status Reports within a timely manner and elevate to Military and contract lead(s).