Communications Specialist

STI-TEC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services company in Arlington, Virginia is seeking a Communications Specialist to support the COMSTRAT program. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in communication strategy and a Bachelor's degree, or 4 years of experience with a Master's degree, along with a Secret Clearance. This position involves research, advising, and crisis response to enhance communication effectiveness within the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years specialized experience with a Bachelor's Degree or 4 years with a Master's Degree.
• Secret Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Support DC I&L and MCICOM with qualitative/quantitative research.
• Serve as communication advisor during policy development.
• Integrate COMMSTRAT into Marine Corps Planning Process.
• Assess effectiveness of COMMSTRAT efforts.
• Respond to crises with accurate information.

Skills

Qualitative research

Quantitative research

Communication strategy

Crisis management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Solutions Through Innovative Technologies, Inc. (STI-TEC) specializes in the delivery of professional business and information management services. STI-TEC offers government and commercial clients a comprehensive portfolio of services that identify, manage, distribute and improve business processes related to entities’ most valued resource, information. As a fast-growing solutions provider, established in 2000, total customer satisfaction has remained the cornerstone of our business. Our business model focuses on integrity, loyalty, and trust.

Position Overview

The MCICOM G7 Communications Specialist will assist the COMSTRAT branch with the successful execution of the COMSTRAT program, ensuring that MCICOM communicates to inform key stakeholders to maximize operational success.

Essential Job Functions

• Support DC I&L and MCICOM via the MCICOM G7 by providing qualitative and quantitative research to develop an understanding of the information environment and communication issues and inform decision-making, planning, and execution.
• Serve as communication advisor(s) via the MCICOM G7 for DC I&L and MCICOM COMMSTRAT Director to support the commander(s) and staff(s) (higher, adjacent, and subordinate) by providing objective counsel during policy development, operational planning, and execution of communication tactics.
• Integrate COMMSTRAT considerations throughout the Marine Corps Planning Process (MCPP) through DC I&L and MCICOM commander’s decision cycle via the MCICOM G-7 through the Boards, Bureaus, Centers, & Cells structure and conduct communication-specific planning in support of operational end states and institutional goals.
• Assess the effectiveness of COMMSTRAT research, planning, and execution/implementation in support of DC I&L and MCICOM objectives.
• Identify and develop courses of action for complicated issues and problems that pose a risk to the DC I&L and MCICOM mission and their organizational reputations.
• Respond to crises with timely and accurate information.
• Provide tailored COMMSTRAT training within DC I&L and MCICOM to build COMMSTRAT capability and mitigate risk in support of organizational objectives.
• Capture still and motion imagery in support of DC I&L and MCICOM objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and at least ten (10) years of specialized experience or a Master’s Degree and at least four (4) years of specialized experience.
• Secret Clearance

Desired Qualifications

• Experience as any of the following: Public Affairs Planner, Digital Engagements Specialist, Public Relations Specialist (Photography), Marketing Specialist.

Applicants selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

STI-TEC is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, gender identity and sexual orientation. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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