Senior Strategic Communications Specialist

Gnostech Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) / retirement plan

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company paid training

Education Tuition Assistance

Job summary

A leading defense consultancy is seeking a Senior Strategic Communications Specialist in Arlington, VA. This full-time position involves outreach to media and stakeholders, and requires at least 10 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a background in strategic communications. A current active Secret Clearance is necessary. The role offers a competitive compensation package and various benefits, including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience providing strategic communications and media outreach support.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Military Departments and OSD policy.
• Current active Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform outreach to media, Congress, and the public.
• Support communications for Leadership Team and stakeholders.
• Assist with planning and posting updates on social media.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of strategic communications

Familiarity with messaging strategies

Knowledge of public affairs

Understanding of quality control procedures

Education

BA/BS Degree

AA/AS degree accepted with 5 years experience

GED/Diploma accepted with 10 years experience

Job description

Senior Strategic Communications Specialist

Overview

Location

• Arlington, VA

Job Title

• Senior Strategic Communications Specialist

Salary

• Commensurate with industry position, depending on experience.

Travel

• May involve travel approximately 10% of the time.

Gnostech is seeking a Senior Strategic Communications Specialist to provide communications, administrative, and operational support for internal and external stakeholders. This is a full-time position. Responsibilities and Qualifications will include but are not limited to:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform outreach to the media, Congress, the DoD, and the public by preparing communications materials for external messaging and distribution.
• Support the Chief of Staff/Corporate Operations with providing information and communications support to the Leadership Team, JPO Community, and to F-35 stakeholders.
• Assist with the planning, development, and posting of updates to social media channels. Support efforts to provide digital media support for events.
• Review correspondence, reports, and documents for accuracy and conformance to procedural and regulatory instructions. Perform quality checks for proper format, grammar, and necessary attachments.
• Distribute correspondence to designated recipients.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of strategic communications, media outreach, and stakeholder engagement.
• Familiarity with messaging strategies for diverse audiences including the public, DoD, and congressional offices.
• Knowledge of public affairs, media relations, and government communications practices.
• Understanding of quality control procedures, executive review processes, and documentation standards.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• BA/BS Degree and 10 years of experience providing strategic communications and media outreach support.
• AA/AS degree accepted in lieu of BA/BS with accompanying 5 years of experience performing the duties described in the duties and responsibilities of this position.
• GED/Diploma accepted in lieu of BA/BS with accompanying 10 years of experience performing the duties and responsibilities of this position.

Desired Experience

• Demonstrated knowledge of Military Departments and Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) policy and documentation, and experience with DoD reporting tools and major reports.

Minimum Security Clearance

• Current active Secret Clearance

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.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive compensation plus potential to earn an annual bonus and merit increase. We also offer an extensive benefits package including:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) / retirement plan
• 401(k) employer matching
• Parental leave program
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care)
• Accident and Critical Illness insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Company paid training and certification program
• Education Tuition Assistance for qualifying certificate and degree programs

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, and INCLUSION

Gnostech, LLC is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace and we can only achieve this together.

Gnostech, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. For more information, please visit www.eeoc.gov