Strategic Planner/Communications

Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command•Scott AFB, IL

About The Position

This position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command, and supports the Personal Property Activity and Defense Personal Property Program (DP3). The Strategic Planner/Communications specialist plans and executes approved strategic communications, conducts research and analysis, and advises DP3 stakeholders on communication plans and strategies. The role develops briefings for the J9, Joint Staff, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Service headquarters, and other commanders on DP3 initiatives and progress. It applies research methods, historical and factual analysis, strategic thinking, and advanced communication skills to support Director/Commander presentations and decisions, including providing rapid executive-level analysis and independent perspectives when requested. The incumbent serves as a technical expert on strategic communications, establishing policy and procedures for engagement with Congress, Congressional staff, DoD leadership, and military Services. The role prepares written and oral responses to inquiries and advises and prepares the J9 Director. It represents the command as lead strategic communications expert for the Defense Personal Property Directorate and maintains working relationships across USTRANSCOM, Transportation Component Commands, Unified Commands, OSD, Joint Staff, Military Services, the General Services Administration, other DoD and Federal agencies, and commercial transportation organizations. The position is full-time, with a flexible tour of duty and occasional overtime. Situational telework may be authorized subject to operational requirements and agency and supervisor approval. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Travel away from the normal duty station may occasionally be required, and the employee may occasionally work outside normal duty hours. Travel and relocation expenses may be paid if approved in accordance with applicable regulations.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service.
Experience developing communication products in varied formats, including information papers, fact sheets, web articles, and other digital media engagement activities.
Experience leading collaborative marketing campaigns and developing correspondence that communicates leadership’s intent on key issues.
Experience preparing written and oral responses to inquiries from Congress, Congressional staff, DoD leadership, and other military Services.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or be exempt.
Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level.

Responsibilities

Conduct strategic communication planning and execute approved plans that enhance the Defense Personal Property Program.
Research and analyze issues and develop recommendations for the Strategic Engagements Chief and other DP3 stakeholders regarding communication plans and strategies.
Develop briefings for the J9, Joint Staff, OSD, Service headquarters, and other commanders on DP3 initiatives and progress.
Use research methodologies, communication expertise, and strategic thinking to incorporate historical and factual analysis into Director/Commander presentations and decision-making.
Provide rapid executive-level analysis and independent perspectives in response to the Director’s requests.
Establish policy and procedures for strategic communications and interaction with Congress, Congressional staff, DoD leadership, and other military Services.
Prepare written and oral responses to inquiries and advise and prepare the J9 Director.
Represent the command as lead strategic communications expert for the Defense Personal Property Directorate.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with USTRANSCOM, Transportation Component Commands, Unified Commands, OSD, Joint Staff, Military Services, the General Services Administration, other DoD and Federal agencies, and commercial transportation organizations.
Develop communication products in multiple formats, including information papers, fact sheets, web articles, and other digital media engagement activities.
Lead collaborative marketing campaigns and develop correspondence communicating leadership’s intent on key issues.
Prepare written and oral responses to inquiries from Congress, Congressional staff, DoD leadership, and other military Services.