Military Analyst – Subject Matter Expert, Strategic Communications

Capital Communications & Con; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Valid8 Financial, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled communications strategist based in Orlando, Florida. The ideal candidate will have a strong military public affairs background with over 10 years of experience, specifically in strategic communications.

You will work closely with PEO STRI managers to develop the Communications Strategy and ensure that command messages are effectively crafted and presented. An active DOD security clearance is mandatory, as you will be involved in high-level communications programs supporting Army goals.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of communications and public affairs experience.
• Active or recently active DOD security clearance.
• Experience in military public affairs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and assist in the overall Communications Strategy and plan.
• Work closely with PEO STRI managers to craft Strategic Communications Plan.
• Prepare command message presentations to various audiences.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Team collaboration

Public affairs communication

Security clearance management

Education

Graduation from the Defense Information School

Job description

Capital Communications is recruiting for a highly skilled communications strategist with a strong background in military public affairs. Our perfect candidate might have served as a military public affairs officer or specialist and may have graduated from the Defense Information School (DINFOS). Candidate should have over 10 years of communications and public affairs experience and should possess strong leadership qualities, work well with a team of government and industry teammates, and yet have the capability and skills to execute public affairs and communications strategic tasks independently. Candidate must have an active or recently active DOD security clearance.

Position Description: Employee will serve as a military analyst and subject matter expert to the PEO STRI Strategic Communications Office. Employee will develop/ assist in developing the overall Communications Strategy and Communications plan which details PEO STRI’s overarching command messages and provides in-depth talking points for each project/program office.The annual Strategic Communication Plan is a living document and shall be reviewed monthly to identify any needed changes and updates.

Employee shall work closely with high level PEO STRI managers and subordinate project managers to craft the Strategic Communications Plan, and work with the Graphics Department on the layout and design of the document. Employee shall direct and manage the document progression ensuring the creation of relevant information that is presented in a visually-appealing report.

Employee shall identify, develop and prepare command message presentations to various audiences and conduct continuous information gathering to stay abreast of PEO STRI command information as well as specific project, program, and product activities for inclusion in message preparation encompassing ongoing United States Army goals and objectives to maximize alignment of the PEO STRI message with Army goals and messages.

The military analyst/subject matter expert is a critical part of the communications program and shall operate, produce, and lead various communications programs and projects in support of the Strategic Communications office.