Strategic Communications Specialist

Strategic Communications Specialist

The Opportunity: To perform effectively, organizations need help looking at their operation from the outside. Whether standing up a new organization, transforming an existing one, or transitioning an organization such as in a merger or split-up, our clients need a change management professional who will take the time to learn the complexities of their mission and provide them with tangible advice on business process improvements, mission success, and standard methodologies. That’s why we need an experienced management analyst like you who knows how to analyze every aspect of your customer’s operations and use your specialized experience to give them the roadmap to becoming the organization they envision. On our team, you’ll develop an overall picture of your client’s current structure, day-to‑day operations, and outcomes in a manner that they may not have thought of before. Through discussions and workshops with stakeholders and a wide array of engineering professionals, you will identify the elements that work best in their environment and areas for improvement. Once you have a thorough understanding of where and how the organization can improve, you will present the path forward and the expected results to your clients. This is your chance to grow your experience in engineering as we help our country's naval information warfare evolve. This position is located in San Diego, CA. Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 7+ years of experience with strategic communications or project management
• 7+ years of experience in engineering or science management, operations research analysis, or financial or cost analysis
• 3+ years of experience supporting DoN organizations
• Experience with Power Platform tools such as Power BI, Power Apps, and Power Automate, and Microsoft Office tools, including PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel
• Experience working with executive-level clients
• Ability to author high-quality briefings and formulate responses to data calls
• Ability to be detail-oriented, flexible, proactive, and adaptable to changing client priorities, and collaborate across multiple client organizations or teams
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with process improvement or strategic planning
• Experience with DoW acquisition
• Experience with Microsoft Project, Visio, or Tableau
• Knowledge of DoW systems engineering
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

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Identity Statement

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Work Model

Remote:

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Hybrid:

Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

Onsite:

Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or 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.

About Booz Allen

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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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