Strategic Communications Project Manager

University of Dayton•Dayton, OH

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Join UDRI in supporting the Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office through strategic communications, project management, and outreach that advance mission-critical sustainment initiatives. This position works alongside the Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO) to support a broad array of programs for sustainment activities and may support additional UDRI customers and initiatives as needed. Specifically, this position focuses on marketing and communication activities in support of the RSO Communications Plan, requiring strong organizational and communication skills. Serving as the day-to-day manager of RSO communication activities and projects, this position tracks schedules and deliverables, converts technical information into desired formats, coordinates content creation across the communications team, manages internal and external communication channels (including the RSO website/SharePoint, social media, and the RSO Insider newsletter), and develops metrics to track strategic outreach activities. This position is co-located with the customer at the Hangar 01 facility. The position also supports exhibiting and event requirements for the RSO and ensures products align with the RSO Brand Guide and established key messages. Work is performed in coordination with RSO leadership, focus-area liaisons, subject matter experts, and Air Force Public Affairs (AFLCMC/PA). This position will travel between UDRI locations, base, and other mission locations to support communications work as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or management
Minimum 3 years communications or marketing experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Self-motivated with the ability to work under minimal supervision
Proficiency in the use of Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office software - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project
Experience managing communication projects, schedules, and deliverables from start to finish
Experience developing communications content across multiple channels (e.g., newsletters, social media, briefings, success stories)
Successful collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team
Familiarity with SharePoint
Strong attention to detail
Must be a U.S. citizen
Reliable means of transportation to respond to short-notice, in-person needs

Nice To Haves

5 or more years of communication or marketing experience
Demonstrated effective verbal/written communication with clients at all levels
Working knowledge of SharePoint tools
Demonstrated successful experience developing communications/marketing/social media content
Demonstrated experience developing or executing a communications plan and maintaining a consistent brand across products
Demonstrated experience managing social media platforms (e.g., LinkedIn) and developing press releases, newsletters, slicksheets, and success stories/case studies
Familiarity coordinating external communications with a public affairs office (e.g., AFLCMC/PA)
Familiarity with US military offices and acronyms
Demonstrated experience planning and coordinating presence at industry tradeshows
Working knowledge of US Air Force Materiel Command, Air Force Sustainment Center, and Air Logistics Complexes
Knowledge of UDRI and UDRI systems

Responsibilities

Serve as the day-to-day manager of RSO communication activities and projects.
Track schedules and deliverables.
Convert technical information into desired formats.
Coordinate content creation across the communications team.
Manage internal and external communication channels (including the RSO website/SharePoint, social media, and the RSO Insider newsletter).
Develop metrics to track strategic outreach activities.
Support exhibiting and event requirements for the RSO.
Ensure products align with the RSO Brand Guide and established key messages.
Perform work in coordination with RSO leadership, focus-area liaisons, subject matter experts, and Air Force Public Affairs (AFLCMC/PA).
Travel between UDRI locations, base, and other mission locations to support communications work as needed.