Strategic Communications Specialist

Quantech Services, Inc.; Great Falls Crossing (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Strategic Communications Specialist to develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies. This role involves coordinating with stakeholders, preparing reports, and facilitating events to ensure consistent messaging. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in communication or journalism, with a strong focus on strategic planning and execution. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will enhance communication efforts and support the agency's mission effectively.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in communication or journalism.
• Bachelor's degree in communications/journalism or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute communication strategies for the agency's mission.
• Coordinate strategic communication products and ensure accuracy.

Skills

Strategic Communication

Event Coordination

Report Preparation

Stakeholder Engagement

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications/Journalism

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Project Management Software

Job description

Job Title

Strategic Communications Specialist

Functional Title

Strategic Communications Senior Associate

Contract position State Location

Chantilly - VA - Chantilly, VA US
Reston, VA US (Primary)
Reston, VA VA US

Education

Bachelor's Level Degree

Job Type

Full-time

Job Description

Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies to effectively convey the agency's mission.

Responsibilities could include:

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  Support the development, implementation, updates and execution of the SAO Communications Plan to ensure consistent, relevant, accurate and timely communications with internal and external stakeholders.

  
  


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  Prepare and coordinate Weekly Activity Reports

  
  


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  Support Senior Staff Meetings, Peer Review Board (PRB) and Senior Management Group (SMG) meetings, which includes, coordinating briefing presentations, facilitating and recording minutes from the meetings.

  
  


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  Support planning and facilitation of events such as town hall meetings, all hands meetings, brown bag workshops, off-sites, and official outreach events.

  
  


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  Facilitate the design, development and implementation of communications products consistent with the customer's (and the IC's) approved Front Office Communications Strategies. These products shall include:

  
  
  
  
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    presentations with supporting audiovisual briefing aids

    
    
  
  
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    project plans, program status reports, survey results, operations highlights, all-hands presentations, and tours for visitors

    
    
  
  
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    announcements, newsletters, articles, operations highlights, the annual year in review publication

    
    
  
  
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    talking point papers, fact/slick sheets, brochures, posters and other print products

    
    
  
  
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    new media and multimedia content, including video, video scripts and storyboards, digital signage, diversity & inclusion

    
    
  
  
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    exhibits and displays.

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Coordinate with the program's Chief of Staff for proper review prior to dissemination of all strategic communication products.

  
  


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  Coordinate with stakeholders to gather inputs for and ensure information accuracy of strategic communications products.

  
  


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  Assist with educational, awareness, and orientation programs to ensure messaging is consistent with communications strategies, branding, and quality standards.

  
  

Job Requirements

Education Required: Bachelor's degree in communications/journalism or related field.

Years of Relevant Experience: 8+ years of relevant experience in communication, journalism, or related field including at least 4 years experience providing support to the NRO.

Clearance Requirements:Active TS/SCI w/CI Poly

We hire Military!

Security clearance required

TSSCI CI Poly

Travel

N/A