Communications Specialist III

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc.

Norman (OK)

Remote

USD 81,000 - 95,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical - Dental - Vision

401(k) Immediate Vesting

Paid Time Off

Professional Development Assistance

Legal Aid Assistance Program

Job summary

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. is seeking a Communications Specialist III to help write and coordinate a cohesive federal communications strategy, including workforce communications for civilians and military, and external public affairs opportunities.

The role plans and implements communication strategies with responsibilities spanning internal events, Outlook, SharePoint, and content development. Primarily remote with on-site in D.C.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 5–7 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.
Experience writing and coordinating internal/external communications.

Responsibilities

Coordinates, designs, and implements internal/external communications strategies.
Represents the organization at internal events with clear public remarks.
Maintains Outlook/calendar processes and distribution lists.
Develops event talking points and supporting materials aligned to objectives.
Manages SharePoint content and publishing workflows.
Reviews and edits communications for organizational coherence.
Coordinates delivery of communications to recipients.
Works with multiple departments to ensure clear messaging.

Skills

Communication strategy

Public speaking

Outlook/Calendar management

SharePoint

Content development

Event coordination

Collaboration across departments

Editing/proofreading

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

SharePoint

Job description

SUMMARY

The Communications Specialist III is responsible for assisting with writing and communication projects that support a cohesive federal communication strategy which includes workforce communications for civilians and military and external public affairs opportunities. Plans and implements communication strategies. Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Business Services, Health, Infrastructure and Engineering, Mission Optimization, Technology and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people.

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship. Primarily remote role with on-site in D.C. as needed for client meetings.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinates, designs, and implements internal and external communications strategies and programs within the organization.
Represents the contract organization at internal events by delivering clear, effective, and professional public remarks to employees and other internal audiences.
Maintains working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and associated processes, including email management, calendar coordination, meeting scheduling, and distribution lists.
Develops event talking points and supporting communications materials tailored to organizational objectives, key messages, and intended audiences.
Possesses working knowledge of SharePoint and associated processes to organize, maintain, edit, and publish communications materials and collaborative content.
Evaluates and assists in establishing standard operating procedures.
Reviews and edits communications submitted for organizational issues.
Coordinates delivery of communications to appropriate recipients.
Works closely with various business departments to ensure messages are delivered clearly and effectively.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of five to seven (5-7) years relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls.

BENEFITS

CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees;