Gridiron IT
Strategic Communications Specialist
Gridiron IT, Olympia, Washington, United States,
As a Strategic Communications Lead, your role is integral in ensuring our client’s strategic vision is captured and implemented across the organization. You will support the Change Management and Mission Experience team and its leadership by supporting strategic communications development, refinement, and implementation. You will work with product teams to identify communication requirements, establish standard procedures for messaging, and reduce communication gaps across teams through regular engagement. You will also support developing creative communications materials and content for senior leadership and external customers to garner stakeholder support. Lines of effort may include marketing material ideation and development, developing roadmaps, defining SOPs and roles and responsibilities - with potential for future branding work.
Qualifications :TS-SCI clearanceBachelor’s degree + 4 years’ practical experience OR Associates degree + 6 years’ practical experience OR Master’s degree + 2 years’ practical experience OR 8 years’ practical experienceStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaborativelyProven experience in strategic communications, with a focus on analysis and planning.Excellent written and verbal communication skillsFamiliarity with digital communications platforms and social mediaAbility to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneouslyAbility to be on-site as required at a client workspace or a SCIF located in Washington D.C
Preferred Qualifications :6 years’ experience serving in a Strategic Communications role6 years’ experience advising, building, and managing client relationshipsMastery of core consulting skills especially content creating and visual presentation skillsExperience with Adobe Creative, a similar graphic design software, or strong desire to get proficient with new softwareExperience working in a Kanban based task / team structureExperience with Experience Management (XM), Customer Experience (Cx), or interest in this areaFamiliarity and experience with the Intelligence Community (IC), and the intel cycleFamiliarity and experience with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Responsibilities :Support implementation of the organizational strategic communication planWork with product teams, to identify communication requirements, establish standard procedures for messaging, and reduce communication gaps across teamsIdentify and analyze key stakeholders, understanding their needs, concerns, and communication preferencesCraft clear and compelling messages aligned with organizational goals and valuesCollaborate with subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and relevance of messaging
Qualifications :TS-SCI clearanceBachelor’s degree + 4 years’ practical experience OR Associates degree + 6 years’ practical experience OR Master’s degree + 2 years’ practical experience OR 8 years’ practical experienceStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaborativelyProven experience in strategic communications, with a focus on analysis and planning.Excellent written and verbal communication skillsFamiliarity with digital communications platforms and social mediaAbility to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneouslyAbility to be on-site as required at a client workspace or a SCIF located in Washington D.C
Preferred Qualifications :6 years’ experience serving in a Strategic Communications role6 years’ experience advising, building, and managing client relationshipsMastery of core consulting skills especially content creating and visual presentation skillsExperience with Adobe Creative, a similar graphic design software, or strong desire to get proficient with new softwareExperience working in a Kanban based task / team structureExperience with Experience Management (XM), Customer Experience (Cx), or interest in this areaFamiliarity and experience with the Intelligence Community (IC), and the intel cycleFamiliarity and experience with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Responsibilities :Support implementation of the organizational strategic communication planWork with product teams, to identify communication requirements, establish standard procedures for messaging, and reduce communication gaps across teamsIdentify and analyze key stakeholders, understanding their needs, concerns, and communication preferencesCraft clear and compelling messages aligned with organizational goals and valuesCollaborate with subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and relevance of messaging