Communications Specialist - (NGEN0177.1)
Stratascorp Technologies, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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The Communications Specialist supports the Communications Lead in developing and delivering high‑quality communication products and engagement activities for transformation initiatives within a classified U.S. Navy or DoD environment. This role assists with content creation, message execution, coordination of communication events, and monitoring communication effectiveness to ensure consistent, clear, and mission‑aligned messaging across diverse stakeholder groups. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong writing skills, operational discipline, and experience supporting communication programs in fast‑paced or highly regulated environments.
Content Development & Production
Executive and organizational emails
FAQs, briefing documents, and talking points
Intranet/portal articles and knowledge‑base content
Town‑hall and leadership presentation materials
Fact sheets, flyers, and campaign collateral
Support the Communications Lead in ensuring messaging accuracy, consistency, and alignment with communication strategies.
Tailor messaging based on audience needs, security constraints, and organizational context.
Communication Planning & Coordination
Support execution of the communication plan, including scheduling, message sequencing, and channel coordination.
Maintain communication calendars, trackers, and content repositories.
Coordinate logistics for communication events such as town halls, listening sessions, leadership meetings, and campaign launches.
Manage posting and distribution across approved channels while adhering to classification requirements.
Engagement & Feedback Support
Surveys and pulse checks
Listening sessions and focus groups
Change champion network activities
Capture, organize, and summarize feedback for leadership and the Communications Lead.
Prepare notes, insights, and action recommendations based on feedback trends.
Metrics, Tracking & Reporting
Track communication effectiveness and engagement metrics (open rates, participation, feedback received).
Support development of dashboards and reports summarizing communication reach, sentiment, and impact.
Help identify messaging gaps or opportunities to refine communication tactics.
Maintain organized logs, archives, templates, and version‑controlled content.
Administrative & Operational Support
Assist in preparing materials, coordinating logistics, and managing documentation for communication‑related meetings and forums.
Collaborate closely with security, IT, and facilities to support communication events in both classified and unclassified environments.
Provide general support to the Communications Lead across all communication and engagement workstreams.
Required Qualifications
Active Secret Clearance / US Citizen
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, Organizational Development, or related discipline.
5–7 years of experience in communications, writing, stakeholder engagement, or organizational change (DoD, Navy, or government experience strongly preferred).
Demonstrated ability to draft communications for complex or technical topics.
Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with excellent attention to detail.
Experience supporting communications for multi‑channel campaigns across email, events, intranet, and presentations.
Ability to coordinate multiple tasks in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment.
Ability to work in classified environments and handle sensitive information professionally.
Estimated Salary Range: $125-$145K
StratasCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
We use E‑Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.
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The Communications Specialist supports the Communications Lead in developing and delivering high‑quality communication products and engagement activities for transformation initiatives within a classified U.S. Navy or DoD environment. This role assists with content creation, message execution, coordination of communication events, and monitoring communication effectiveness to ensure consistent, clear, and mission‑aligned messaging across diverse stakeholder groups. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong writing skills, operational discipline, and experience supporting communication programs in fast‑paced or highly regulated environments.
Content Development & Production
Executive and organizational emails
FAQs, briefing documents, and talking points
Intranet/portal articles and knowledge‑base content
Town‑hall and leadership presentation materials
Fact sheets, flyers, and campaign collateral
Support the Communications Lead in ensuring messaging accuracy, consistency, and alignment with communication strategies.
Tailor messaging based on audience needs, security constraints, and organizational context.
Communication Planning & Coordination
Support execution of the communication plan, including scheduling, message sequencing, and channel coordination.
Maintain communication calendars, trackers, and content repositories.
Coordinate logistics for communication events such as town halls, listening sessions, leadership meetings, and campaign launches.
Manage posting and distribution across approved channels while adhering to classification requirements.
Engagement & Feedback Support
Surveys and pulse checks
Listening sessions and focus groups
Change champion network activities
Capture, organize, and summarize feedback for leadership and the Communications Lead.
Prepare notes, insights, and action recommendations based on feedback trends.
Metrics, Tracking & Reporting
Track communication effectiveness and engagement metrics (open rates, participation, feedback received).
Support development of dashboards and reports summarizing communication reach, sentiment, and impact.
Help identify messaging gaps or opportunities to refine communication tactics.
Maintain organized logs, archives, templates, and version‑controlled content.
Administrative & Operational Support
Assist in preparing materials, coordinating logistics, and managing documentation for communication‑related meetings and forums.
Collaborate closely with security, IT, and facilities to support communication events in both classified and unclassified environments.
Provide general support to the Communications Lead across all communication and engagement workstreams.
Required Qualifications
Active Secret Clearance / US Citizen
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, Organizational Development, or related discipline.
5–7 years of experience in communications, writing, stakeholder engagement, or organizational change (DoD, Navy, or government experience strongly preferred).
Demonstrated ability to draft communications for complex or technical topics.
Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with excellent attention to detail.
Experience supporting communications for multi‑channel campaigns across email, events, intranet, and presentations.
Ability to coordinate multiple tasks in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment.
Ability to work in classified environments and handle sensitive information professionally.
Estimated Salary Range: $125-$145K
StratasCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
We use E‑Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.
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