Strategic Communication Lead and Division Manager

631 Booz Allen Hamilton_United States; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen in San Diego seeks a Strategic Communication Lead and Division Manager to coordinate cross-functional teams delivering strategic communications for a Navy program. You will shape senior leader briefings, develop memorandums, and ensure QA of policy and acquisition documents.

You will plan strategic initiatives, manage high-level meetings, and liaise with Booz Allen and Navy leadership, using MS Office, SharePoint, and collaboration tools to advance program goals and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 8+ years leading cross-functional teams in DoW or U.S. Navy Staff environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and coordination of Senior Leader briefings, white papers, memorandums, and provide technical review and quality assurance of correspondence, policy, and acquisition documentation for the Program Office.
• Plan and execute strategic initiatives aligned with program goals.
• Coordinate with the Officer Manager to facilitate high-level meetings and events, ensuring materials are prepared and time is well-managed.
• Facilitate communication between departments, stakeholders, and executives.
• Prepare resources and materials for high-level meetings and events.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic communication

Change management

Briefings & reports

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

MS Planner

Agile tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat

MS Teams

Job description

Strategic Communication Lead and Division Manager

The Opportunity: As a Program Management Specialist, you know the complexities of supporting a project from concept to completion. Many programs require a significant investment of limited resources, and it’s imperative to keep the project on a productive path. That’s why we need you, an experienced program management specialist who can help ensure success through careful analysis and effective communication. On our team, you will support a government client in the delivery of warfighting capability to the U.S. Navy through leadership engagement coordination and development of strategic communication materials. Contribute to solving a range of complex issues, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders while leading a cross-functional team of front office and functional staff. Maintain responsibility for implementing and maintaining organizational programs for the client, assisting with tactical planning using tools like MS Office, MS Planner, Agile tools, and regular collaboration with Booz Allen and Navy Leadership. Lead development and coordination of Senior Leader briefings, white papers, memorandums, and provide technical review and quality assurance of correspondence, policy, and acquisition documentation for the Program Office. Plan and execute strategic initiatives aligned with program goals. Coordinate with the Officer Manager to facilitate high-level meetings and events, ensuring materials are prepared and time is well-managed. Facilitate communication between departments, stakeholders, and executives. Prepare resources and materials for high-level meetings and events. Effective communication is key to achieving program goals and quality standards. Booz Allen continually grows as a team to provide optimal client support, offering resources for success and opportunities to influence meaningful missions and develop program strategy. Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 8+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams in Department of War or U.S. Navy Staff environments
• 6+ years of experience creating strategic communications plans or products, including briefings, talking points, correspondence memorandums, weekly activity reports, and responses to requests for information
• 4+ years of experience in strategic planning or change management, implementing strategic or operational change in large, matrixed organizations
• Experience supporting or working in DoW acquisition program offices or staff
• Experience preparing and delivering briefings and reports to senior government and corporate leadership
• Experience preparing leaders for both internal and external events and engagements
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Power Point, Adobe Professional, MS Teams, and SharePoint
• Ability to devise and execute client deliverables, work independently, identify problems and devise analysis and solutions, communicate results to both technical and non-technical audiences, and lead the accomplishments of client tasks from inception to completion TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience working in Military and Naval Intelligence programs developing electronic warfare, Information warfare, and Signals Intelligence systems across security enclaves
• Possession of excellent communication, collaboration, and time management skills and attention to detail
• Master's degree
• Scaled Agile Framework Certifications such as SAFe Agilist, SAFe Practitioner, SAFe Scrum Master, or SAFe Product Owner Certification
• Project Management Professional Certification
• Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

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Work Model

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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