Strategic Communications Specialist - Senior

Work Location: Crystal City, VA | Hybrid

Summary:

This position supports the Program Management Office (PMO) by providing strategic communications within to include:

· Provide day to day strategic communication (public affairs) support to PM Integrated Personnel and Pay System – Army (IPPS-A)

· Handles sensitive or confidential information

· Coordinates Strategic Communications and Holiday messages

· Plans, coordinates, and executes Town Halls and conferences

· Prepares and coordinates briefings

· Writes publications and articles

· Maintains the PM IPPS-A briefing library

· Prepares speeches

· Prepares talking points for IPPS-A leadership

· Prepares a variety of documents, such as: correspondence, forms, reports, statistical tables, spreadsheets using advanced skills and knowledge of word processing software

· Advises writers in matters of style, syntax, and usage to improve the general quality and effectiveness of communications to include AR 25-50

Minimum Qualifications:

· 10 years of experience, and a MA/MS degree or equivalent years of experience

· Proven track record of working on high-visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program and performs all functional duties independently

· Must have a Secret Clearance

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

· General knowledge of DoD acquisition

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 products

· Knowledge of the Army’s AR 25-50

· Strong coordination, organization, teaming, and communication skills

· Excellent organizational, scheduling, and prioritization skills

· Works well individually or in a group setting.

· Ability to listen and understand task descriptions and requests

· Ability to explain problem resolutions

· Ability to quickly respond to time-critical queries from leadership

· Ability to work independently without direct supervision or guidance

Flexible work from home options available.