Strategic Communicator

$85,600 - $133,750/Yr

Noblis - Lorton, VA

posted 4 months ago

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level
Lorton, VA
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Strategic Communicator will serve as a vital member of the Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) team for the DTRA On-Site Inspection and Building Capacity (OB) Directorate. This role is essential in supporting the Front Office by effectively communicating the Directorate's activities both internally and externally. The OB Directorate plays a crucial role in enabling the Department of Defense, the U.S. Government, and International Partners to counter and deter Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) through Arms Control and Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) Building Partner Capacity Activities. The primary focus of this position is to develop and disseminate strategic communications that highlight the successes and missions of the OB Directorate, thereby providing insight into DTRA's overarching mission to Deter, Prevent, and Prevail. In this strategic communications role, the incumbent will be responsible for creating, editing, and managing a variety of communication products that promote the OB Directorate's mission. This includes preparing the OB Director's weekly talking points for the DTRA Director's Staff Meeting (DSM) and the semi-monthly Key Accomplishment report. The Strategic Communicator will also draft executive-level written deliverables such as ghost emails, articles, speeches, newsletters, and internal blogs. Additionally, the role involves managing social media content in coordination with DTRA Public Affairs, ensuring that the OB team effectively communicates its messages to external audiences. The Strategic Communicator will act as the subject matter expert on the DTRA Public Affairs process, coordinating requests for visual information support, including photography and video production. The position also requires logistical support for off-site meetings and training events, as well as conducting research and interviews to create compelling stories that reflect the OB Directorate's impact. The role is dynamic and may involve additional ad hoc duties as assigned, making it essential for the candidate to possess strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare the OB Director's weekly talking points for the DSM.
  • Prepare the OB Director's semi-monthly Key Accomplishment report.
  • Draft a wide assortment of executive-level written deliverables including ghost emails, articles, speeches, newsletters, and internal blogs for the OB Director.
  • Manage all social media content, coordinating with DTRA Public Affairs for external Agency posting.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert and central point of contact for the OB team on the DTRA Public Affairs process.
  • Create and coordinate a monthly schedule of social media and internal blog postings.
  • Serve as the OB central point of contact for all requests to the DTRA Visual Information team.
  • Submit requests for photography support, graphics support, and video support.
  • Provide logistic support for all off-site meetings, town halls, and training week.
  • Conduct research, capture images, and interview personnel to write stories of interest.
  • Create, direct, and produce promotional, training, and other videos.
  • Serve as the OB central point of contact for information resiliency.
  • Perform ad hoc duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in marketing, communications, English or related field and 5+ years of related and project management experience
  • Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office tool suites
  • Demonstrated ability to write for Senior Leaders
  • Ability to work collaboratively and independently
  • Strong attention to detail, communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
  • TS/SCI Security Clearance

Nice-to-haves

  • Master's Degree
  • 10+ years of related and project management experience
  • 3+ years of related Public Affairs and/or Communications experience
  • Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) or Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (CBRND) experience

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Financial benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid leave
  • Professional development
  • Tuition assistance
  • Work-life programs
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