Strategic Communications Lead
About The Position
Key to an organization’s growth is strong stakeholder communication that represents and supports its mission, values, and objectives. As a proficient communications professional, you know how to inform and engage key audiences and promote an organization’s desired reputation. We’re looking for an experienced communications specialist like you who is ready to lead and willing to win for the client and live our mission every day. Here, you’ll share your expertise to oversee the design, development, and production of a variety of internal and external communication materials and media that supports the Department of War's strategic efforts. As a communications specialist on our team, you’ll manage the development of creative solutions to complex problems. Your self-guided yet collaborative spirit will shape and nurture relationships with team members, stakeholders, and clients to build, cultivate, and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders and users within the defense and broader government community. As the organizational advisor of all aspects of verbal and written communications, you’ll oversee the development of briefs, talking points, and face sheets. Your creative-thinking and business-oriented mindset will guide your client to inform key audiences through words, images, and sound with tools like Adobe Creative Suites and a familiarity of how artificial intelligence tools can create efficiencies. Work with us as we design, develop, and produce solutions to support the Department of War mission. Join us. The world can’t wait.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience working directly with senior leaders in government agencies such as the Department of War
- 5+ years of experience distilling and communicating key messages
- Experience developing and drafting innovative communication products such as speeches and articles that effectively convey the importance of an organization's mission
- Ability to work without direct supervision, proactively engage and solve problems, and display a dynamic work ethic
- Ability to coordinate communication remarks with multiple senior-level customers, capturing nuance of individual tones and styles
- Top Secret clearance
- Bachelor's degree
Nice To Haves
- Experience with AI tools and leveraging their benefits for strategic communications purposes
- Knowledge of the DoW CBRN defense program or military or public health programs
- Possession of excellent analytical skills
- Possession of excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Responsibilities
- Oversee the design, development, and production of a variety of internal and external communication materials and media that supports the Department of War's strategic efforts
- Manage the development of creative solutions to complex problems
- Shape and nurture relationships with team members, stakeholders, and clients to build, cultivate, and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders and users within the defense and broader government community
- Oversee the development of briefs, talking points, and face sheets
- Guide clients to inform key audiences through words, images, and sound with tools like Adobe Creative Suites and a familiarity of how artificial intelligence tools can create efficiencies
Benefits
- health benefits
- life benefits
- disability benefits
- financial benefits
- retirement benefits
- paid leave
- professional development
- tuition assistance
- work-life programs
- dependent care
- recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
