Strategic Communications Specialist - Army ASA R6504

Chickasaw Nation Industries - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Washington, DC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Strategic Communication Specialist plays a crucial role in the planning, development, and implementation of communication products and strategies aimed at promoting awareness and understanding of the Army ASA Agency and its initiatives. This position requires collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure the dissemination of accurate and compelling information about the Agency. The Specialist will be responsible for developing comprehensive public affairs strategies and communication plans that align with the Army's objectives, providing support for media inquiries, and facilitating interviews, press conferences, and media events. In addition to media relations, the Specialist will oversee the production of multimedia content, including written materials, graphics, videos, infographics, and photographs. They will draft various communication materials such as talking points, speeches, presentations, blogs, op-eds, statements, newsletters, and social media posts to keep Army personnel informed and engaged. The role also involves coordinating media engagements and preparing Agency leadership for interviews, as well as building and maintaining client relationships. The Specialist will analyze and assess complex business processes and workflows related to government contracts, identifying areas for improvement and efficiency gains. They will utilize data analysis techniques to extract meaningful insights from large datasets, providing data-driven recommendations to support decision-making. Furthermore, the Specialist will contribute to the development of strategic plans and roadmaps for the government client, ensuring effective management of potential public relations issues through crisis communication plans. This position requires strong collaboration with government officials, subcontractors, and team members to facilitate effective communication and collaboration. Regular reporting and presentations to government stakeholders and senior management are also key responsibilities, along with monitoring and analyzing media coverage and communication effectiveness. The Specialist must be proactive in their approach, ensuring accurate and timely reporting on project status and performance while maximizing personal output within company policies and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive public affairs strategies and communication plans that align with the Army's objectives.
• Provide comprehensive support for all media inquiries, facilitate interviews, press conferences, and media events.
• Support the creation and execution of public affairs and strategic communications campaigns.
• Develop editorial calendars and conduct landscape research to inform content plans that integrate client strategies.
• Oversee the production of multimedia content, including written, graphic, video, infographics, and photographs.
• Draft talking points, speeches, presentations, blogs, op-eds, statements, newsletters, and social media posts to keep Army personnel informed and engaged.
• Coordinate media engagements and prepare Agency leadership for interviews.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Review, edit, and approve written, graphic, and multimedia content.
• Work collaboratively and proactively across client and internal teams.
• Analyze and assess complex business processes, workflows, and systems related to the government contract.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, document, and prioritize business requirements.
• Utilize data analysis techniques to extract meaningful insights from large datasets.
• Contribute to the development of strategic plans and roadmaps for the government client.
• Develop and implement crisis communication plans to effectively manage and mitigate potential public relations issues.
• Support change management efforts by developing change plans, training materials, and communication strategies.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with government officials, subcontractors, team members, and other stakeholders.
• Prepare and deliver regular reports and presentations to government stakeholders, senior management, and other relevant parties.
• Monitor and analyze media coverage, public opinion, and communication effectiveness.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting on project status, progress, and performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public affairs, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years' relevant experience in public affairs, communications, or media relations, preferably within a government or military context.
• Strong working knowledge and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project Plan.
• Skilled proficiency in collecting, compiling, editing, analyzing, and presenting data.
• Excellent supervisory and management skills with the ability to resolve conflicts constructively.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service, listening, and relationship-building skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask effectively.
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with crisis communication planning and execution.
• Familiarity with government contracting processes and regulations.
• Proficiency in multimedia content creation tools and software.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible scheduling options.