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Senior Strategic Communications Specialist

AVIAN · Patuxent River, MD · 2 wk ago
Marketing$90k–$135k/yrFull-time

About The Role

We are seeking a Senior Communications Specialist to support a Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) advanced development aviation program. You will work directly with PAE, Program, and O-6/GS-15 leadership to advise and develop strategies that communicate program priorities, plans, status, and key themes to DoD leadership and resource sponsors. You will be responsible for creating presentations and program messaging for diverse audiences to include Congress, Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, other government agencies, and industry. Work will occur on site at Patuxent River NAS.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute comprehensive communication strategies in alignment within the customer objectives.
  • Identify and introduce methods of delivery, communication channels, modes, and approaches that will effectively engage target audiences.
  • Plan strategy for development of content management processes to ensure accurate, relevant and timely information under the guidance of the customer.
  • Create message maps, story boards, and scripts as needed to ensure the appropriate tone, content, and delivery of information that reflects the desired message of the customer to achieve strategic goals and objectives.
  • Evaluate strategy that allows for continual process improvement.
  • Work closely with the customer and industry partners to develop a comprehensive approach to communications.
  • Obtain the appropriate information for service requests and provide any additional assistance necessary to meet the needed requirements.
  • Demonstrate the ability to establish a rapport with customers; including the ability to create and sustain a positive relationship; regardless of circumstances or environment.

Required Experience & Skills

  • High School diploma.
  • At least four (4) years of experience in strategic communications.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Experience with Adobe Acrobat and share point style file sharing systems.
  • Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
  • Experience working in a dynamic, schedule constrained, and complex security environment.

Desired Experience and Skills

  • Experience working with OPNAV staff.
  • Knowledge of Navy TACAIR aircraft, systems, and weapons.
  • The ability to communicate concepts to a variety of audiences, both in person and in writing.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, collaboration and teambuilding skills, and the ability to interact effectively with various stakeholders.
  • The ability to build relationships with multiple teams to support cross collaboration.
  • Keen flexibility and creativity; ability to identify and respond to evolving priorities and identify solutions to problems.

Clearance Requirement

A current SSBI or Federal Investigative Standard Tier 5 (T5) or Tier 5 Reinvestigation (T5R) within the last 5 years. A final DoD Top Secret clearance is desired, but an Interim Top Secret or Final SECRET will be considered for otherwise qualified candidates. Eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartment Information (SCI) in accordance with Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 704 and Special Access Program (SAP) in accordance with SAP Nomination Policy (SAPNP) with no disqualifying security issues that will deem a candidate ineligible for access.

Salary Range

$90,000 - $135,000 (The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.)

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