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Strategic Communications Specialist

Arlington, United States

Overview

We are seeking multiple highly motivated individuals with a strong work ethic to support Headquarters of the United States Air Force, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration, SAF/SQ International Affairs/Negotiator Support.

Responsibilities

Serves as the Strategic Communications Specialist providing technical analyses and direct support for SAF/SQ
Leads cross-organization and cross-function teams of peers to develop, deliver and maintain a strategic communications strategy and stakeholder engagement plan for the SAF/SQ and Director
Identifies engagement opportunities (meetings, conferences, interviews, social activities, etc.) and develops a communications calendar with milestones over the fiscal year
Collaborates with SAF/PA, SAF/LL, OSD LA and other organizations to shape and deliver clear and concise messages across the full spectrum of audiences and media
Delivers a high level of expertise to ensure that complex, potentially controversial, and politically sensitive issues are appropriately articulated to multiple, pre-determined audiences and amplified via appropriate communications channels
Develops and applies quantitative and qualitative methods to measure the effectiveness of the Strategic Communications plan, materials and engagements across appropriate audiences and stakeholders
Develops and delivers communications products aimed at informing and influencing a variety of audiences – both internal and external – through numerous fora and all types of media
Creates time sensitive deliverables that are strategic, well researched, tailored to the audiences and rapidly adapted to meet changing environments and Director SAF/SQ goals
Conducts research, analysis, and interviews to write and edit a variety of materials such as speeches; interviews; social media content, conference presentations; executive summaries; reports; articles for publication in professional magazines, journals, and other media outlets; newsletters; news releases; notes and other correspondence
Provides support to special projects and assignments, such as preparing congressional testimony, written products, and information papers on a wide variety of issues with audiences at the highest level of the nation’s civilian and military leadership
Conducts technical analysis, including implications and alternatives, and writes these analyses and recommendations in clear, concise written products
Reviews written material for editorial quality and consistency, and compliance with DoD and Air Force style, format, and content to ensure products adhere to all requirements
Ensures written materials are commensurate with the level and authority of the target audience consisting of the Secretary of Defense, members of Congress, senior officials at the Four Star or SES level, and other leaders at the highest levels of the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, other government agencies and private industry

Skills Required

>15 years of applicable experience in an Analysis, Policy, Planning or Program Management field related to Defense Space.
Senior staff, writing, and decision-making skills.
Strong public speaking skills

Desired Skills:

Recent work experience with National Security Space (DoD or IC) community
Experience with NASA, NRO, commercial providers.

Education

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.

Full-Time

Security Clearance

groups

Senior-Level

business

On-site

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries commensurate with education and experience. We have an excellent benefits package that includes:

Health & Welfare

Company Paid

Major Medical Insurance for employees and family members
Dental Insurance for employees and family members
Vision Insurance for employees (employee-paid for family members)
Group Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Travel Accident Insurance
Long-Term Disability

Voluntary

Short-Term Disability
Supplemental Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (pre-tax deferrals for health care expenses)

Retirement

Money Purchase Pension Plan - 100% Company funded defined contribution retirement plan. One-year entry waiting period and 5-year vesting. Core Funds available and a self-directed brokerage account option.