Communications Specialist III

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 82,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role plans and implements communication strategies. The successful candidate will collaborate with Tribal leaders, Urban Indian Organizations, and Tribal health programs, create materials, coordinate stakeholder meetings, and help shape the Tribal Healthcare

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5–7 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience engaging Tribal stakeholders and communities is preferred.
• Ability to develop and implement cohesive communications plans across multiple channels.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates cultural competence when engaging Tribal stakeholders and communities.
• Facilitates outreach, engagement, and partnerships for the Initiative.
• Organizes stakeholder workgroups, in person and virtual.
• Summarizes discussions and recommendations for project teams.
• Shaped Tribal Healthcare Data, Research, and Quality Initiative Roadmap input.
• Coordinates with Tribal leaders, Urban Indian Organizations, and Tribal health programs.
• Ensures Tribal data sovereignty and consults on data initiatives.
• Supports cohesive communications strategies across social media, media relations, and email campaigns.
• Coaches and mentors other communications professionals on the team.
• Creates materials delivering key messages across channels aligned with branding and digital strategies.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Public affairs

Writing

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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 the required customer clearance for access to systems, facilities, equipment and property.
• Must possess appropriate level of certifications for this position as required by the contract.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Demonstrates cultural competence in engaging Tribal stakeholders and communities.
• Facilitates stakeholder outreach, engagement, and partnerships for the Initiative.
• Organizes and conducts stakeholder workgroup meetings, both in person and virtually.
• Summarizes discussions and recommendations from stakeholder meetings. Helps AHRQ staff understand Tribal priorities and needs.
• Participates in reviewing and shaping the Tribal Healthcare Data, Research, and Quality Initiative Roadmap.
• Coordinates with Tribal leaders, Urban Indian Organizations, and Tribal health programs.
• Ensures robust interaction among participants and incorporates Tribal input into project planning.
• Maintains Tribal data sovereignty and consults with Tribal Nations on all data initiatives.
• Supports the implementation of cohesive communications strategies that span social media, media relations, email campaigns, and related communications strategies.
• Coaches and mentors other communications professionals on the team.
• Creates and implements communications material that delivers consistent key messages to target audiences through appropriate channels that are consistent with branding, messaging, and digital (social media) strategies.
• Engages with project stakeholders in written and oral communication effectively and professionally. Prepares quality client deliverables.
• Supports public engagements, inward‑facing engagements (leading the planning and execution of Agency events), media relations, knowledge management, and preserving the agency’s history.
• Elevates the brand awareness through events, social media, and other communication channels.

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.

EOE including Disability/Vet

The estimated pay range for this role is $81,800 to $120,000, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience.

Your application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).