Strategic Communications Specialist

SECNAV•Washington Navy Yard, DC

About The Position

The Strategic Communications Specialist serves in the Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP), Office of Small Business Programs. The role plans, coordinates, and facilitates strategic change communications across the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy, and provides technical expertise and program execution and management for varied programs and projects. The specialist leads the development, integration, coordination, and execution of enterprise communications, including major written materials, reports, articles, graphics, exhibits, and other materials. The position serves as the principal strategic communications and outreach advisor to leadership on messaging alignment, outreach operations, stakeholder engagement, digital communications, and public-facing initiatives. It also oversees high-visibility outreach programs and engagements involving senior government leadership, acquisition executives, industry representatives, and small business stakeholders.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check if a new employee to the Department of the Navy.
Current federal employees applying for GS jobs generally must meet the one-year time-in-grade requirement by the announcement closing date.
Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Experience demonstrating strategic communications and operational oversight for small business initiatives, including participating in development, integration, and execution of comprehensive stakeholder engagement, outreach, and event strategies.
Experience working on a team managing messaging, outreach activities, and digital communications in accordance with evolving priorities, operational guidance, and strategic objectives.
Experience improving organizational outreach processes through standardized workflows, automated systems, and/or tracking mechanisms.
Experience directing digital engagement, including managing a website, executing a modern social media program to drive audience growth, and/or analyzing web and social media analytics.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and facilitate strategic change communications across the DoD and DON.
Provide technical expertise and manage the execution of varied programs and projects.
Lead the development, integration, coordination, and execution of enterprise communications and related materials, including written materials, reports, articles, graphics, and exhibits.
Advise leadership on messaging alignment, outreach operations, stakeholder engagement, digital communications, and public-facing initiatives.
Oversee high-visibility outreach programs and engagements involving senior government leadership, acquisition executives, industry representatives, and small business stakeholders.