Strategic Communications Specialist

The Analyst will serve as the Strategic Communications Specialist in the Research Specialist labor category and support the Office of the Under Secretary for Acquisition and Sustainment at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. This work directly supports DoW professionals dedicated to excellence and serving the Warfighter's needs. Responsibilities Effective creation and execution of communication strategies to support our client's mission and priorities. Provide communication support that shall assist with managing enterprise-level internal and external communications channels, products, and partnerships. Provide communications services that assist in conveying, promoting, and disseminating information to stakeholders related to ongoing and future initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to produce communications products and plans. Lead the development and production of reports, articles, presentations, scripts, talking points, testimony, web content, new (social) media content, and press releases clearly and concisely to technical and non-technical audiences. Liaise with partners to strategically communicate. This includes, but is not exclusive to working with Public Affairs Officials, Legislative Affairs, and other DoD components. Plan and manage projects and events as necessary. Required Qualifications Active TS/SCI Clearance. 5+ years of experience supporting senior DoD leadership with writing, editing, preparing briefs, and creating talking points for leadership. Experience in federal government, federal government consulting, or Office of the Secretary of War. Significant expertise in communications principles, methods, practices, and techniques, including skill in presenting ideas in speech and written form to inform and persuade audiences at all organizational levels. Experience designing, developing, and delivering strategic communications through various media, including print and digital. Flexibility and ability to prioritize tasks according to senior staff requirements. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint. High energy, enthusiasm, tact, and ability to interact effectively with senior executives from Government and industry as well as Pentagon staff members. Be exceptionally organized. Be an excellent communicator (written and verbal). Have outstanding customer service abilities such as initiative, judgment, creativity, flexibility, and confidence. Must have the ability to multi-task across multiple projects. Have demonstrated a history of performing in a dynamic, high pace environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Eccalon, LLC