Senior DoD Communications Strategist

AVIAN; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

AVIAN in Patuxent River, MD is seeking a Senior Communications Specialist to support a DoD/NAVAIR program. You will advise leadership, craft messaging, and develop communications strategies for DoD audiences, Congress, and industry. On-site at Patuxent River NAS.

The role requires at least four years in strategic communications, strong written and oral skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and SharePoint. Clearance is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

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

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.
• Develop 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.
• Establish and 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.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

SharePoint

Job description

AVIAN in Patuxent River, MD is seeking a Senior Communications Specialist to support a DoD/NAVAIR program. You will advise leadership, craft messaging, and develop communications strategies for DoD audiences, Congress, and industry. On-site at Patuxent River NAS.

The role requires at least four years in strategic communications, strong written and oral skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and SharePoint. Clearance is preferred but not required.