Sr. Communications Strategist

Koniag Government Services, LLC•Arlington, VA

2d•$140,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Koniag Professional Services (KPS), a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a highly professional and experienced Senior Communications Strategist to support the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (USW(R&E)) Chief Digital and AI Office (CDAO), Office of Public Affairs in Arlington, VA. To be considered, the candidate must have a CURRENT/ACTIVE SECRET security clearance and be upgradable to TOP SECRET/SCI.

Requirements

10+ years of experience providing strategic communications support for a large complex organization
Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related discipline
Experience developing, implementing, and monitoring the effectiveness of change management and strategic communications plans
Exceptional interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
Must be a self-starter and able to manage competing demands
Strong ability to speak with confidence and energy in public, virtual platforms, and over the phone.
Experience briefing senior executives with little notice and preparation
Experience leading disparate teams from different groups and organizations to form consensus
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.) that resonate with target audiences; and choosing the optimal communication methods and channels
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
Advanced MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Google Docs skills
CURRENT/ACTIVE SECRET security clearance and be upgradable to TOP SECRET/SCI

Nice To Haves

Prior Federal government, professional services or Federal consulting experience
Experience supporting an Office of the Secretary of Defense organization

Responsibilities

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 of communications products, that are visually appealing, for both non-technical and technical targeted audiences
Coordinate, track, and manage speaker bureau events including prioritizing events, creating talking points, preparing speaker for event with documents, prep sessions, and communications training as necessary
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