Strategic Communications Specialist
Gritter Francona, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
VHA supports and provides medical care for VA's eligible beneficiaries through the VA health program, which includes VA Medical Centers (VAMCs) and contracted health care networks. The Office of Clinical Informatics within the Office of Health Informatics (OHI), Digital Health Office (DHO) advances the enterprise standard of care and patient experience using improved data, tools, and informatics processes organized around continuously delivering value to its customers. This is achieved through Lean-Agile delivery of clinical practice solutions that support best practice standards for clinical care. OHI is further responsible for ensuring the success of the modernized VA EHR, Oracle Health Millennium/Cerner through continuous exploration, integration, deployment and release on demand of Integrated Health Technology (IHT) solutions. These efforts aim to increase Veterans' access to care and support their active participation in their healthcare. Gritter Francona is looking for a Strategic Communications Specialist to help support this objective.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of organizational communications strategies tailored to internal, external, technical, and non-technical audiences
Apply change leadership principles to support organizational transformation, initiatives, and evolving priorities
Serve as the primary communications advisor to senior leaders, ensuring alignment between messaging and organizational objectives
Content Oversight and Editorial Excellence
Oversee the creation, editing, and final approval of Associated Press-style narrative and multimedia communications products
Direct the development of key messages, speeches, talking points, briefing materials, executive correspondence, and leadership communications
Ensure all communications reflect the organization's values, tone, voice, and visual identity standards
Team and Resource Management
Lead and mentor a high-performing communications team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Manage contract communications resources for this area of expertise, ensuring deliverables are acceptable, of high quality, and compliant with industry standards
Coordinate workloads, timelines, and priorities using effective planning and scheduling tools
Digital, Print, and Multimedia Communications
Oversee the design and delivery of digital, print, and multimedia products, ensuring content quality, accessibility, and audience relevance
Ensure consistent application of branding, visual identity, and messaging standards across all platforms
Stakeholder Engagement and Outreach
Develop and execute stakeholder engagement strategies, including events, campaigns, partnerships, and outreach initiatives
Collaborate with internal and external partners to strengthen engagement and amplify organizational messaging
Review, Coordination, and Quality Assurance
Meet with authors, subject matter experts, and team representatives to:
Review communications materials
Compile inputs and corrections
Resolve conflicting or incompatible comments
Deliver accurate, final publishable products
Ensure communications adhere to quality, clarity, and editorial standards
Technical and Scientific Communication
Translate complex scientific and technical concepts into plain language that is easily understood by non-specialist audiences
Ensure accuracy while maintaining clarity, relevance, and readability
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in related field
10+ years of professional experience in communications
At least 8 years of experience managing organizational communications functions, including communication strategy, tactical execution, messaging design and implementation
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
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VHA supports and provides medical care for VA's eligible beneficiaries through the VA health program, which includes VA Medical Centers (VAMCs) and contracted health care networks. The Office of Clinical Informatics within the Office of Health Informatics (OHI), Digital Health Office (DHO) advances the enterprise standard of care and patient experience using improved data, tools, and informatics processes organized around continuously delivering value to its customers. This is achieved through Lean-Agile delivery of clinical practice solutions that support best practice standards for clinical care. OHI is further responsible for ensuring the success of the modernized VA EHR, Oracle Health Millennium/Cerner through continuous exploration, integration, deployment and release on demand of Integrated Health Technology (IHT) solutions. These efforts aim to increase Veterans' access to care and support their active participation in their healthcare. Gritter Francona is looking for a Strategic Communications Specialist to help support this objective.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of organizational communications strategies tailored to internal, external, technical, and non-technical audiences
Apply change leadership principles to support organizational transformation, initiatives, and evolving priorities
Serve as the primary communications advisor to senior leaders, ensuring alignment between messaging and organizational objectives
Content Oversight and Editorial Excellence
Oversee the creation, editing, and final approval of Associated Press-style narrative and multimedia communications products
Direct the development of key messages, speeches, talking points, briefing materials, executive correspondence, and leadership communications
Ensure all communications reflect the organization's values, tone, voice, and visual identity standards
Team and Resource Management
Lead and mentor a high-performing communications team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Manage contract communications resources for this area of expertise, ensuring deliverables are acceptable, of high quality, and compliant with industry standards
Coordinate workloads, timelines, and priorities using effective planning and scheduling tools
Digital, Print, and Multimedia Communications
Oversee the design and delivery of digital, print, and multimedia products, ensuring content quality, accessibility, and audience relevance
Ensure consistent application of branding, visual identity, and messaging standards across all platforms
Stakeholder Engagement and Outreach
Develop and execute stakeholder engagement strategies, including events, campaigns, partnerships, and outreach initiatives
Collaborate with internal and external partners to strengthen engagement and amplify organizational messaging
Review, Coordination, and Quality Assurance
Meet with authors, subject matter experts, and team representatives to:
Review communications materials
Compile inputs and corrections
Resolve conflicting or incompatible comments
Deliver accurate, final publishable products
Ensure communications adhere to quality, clarity, and editorial standards
Technical and Scientific Communication
Translate complex scientific and technical concepts into plain language that is easily understood by non-specialist audiences
Ensure accuracy while maintaining clarity, relevance, and readability
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in related field
10+ years of professional experience in communications
At least 8 years of experience managing organizational communications functions, including communication strategy, tactical execution, messaging design and implementation
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
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