Strategic Communications Specialist at Kforce Inc in Arlington, Virginia

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Strategic Communications Specialist in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities:

• Effective creation and execution of communication strategies to support our client's mission and priorities


• Strategic Communications Specialist will provide communication support that shall assist with managing enterprise-level internal and external communications channels, products, and partnerships


• Provide communications services that assist to convey, promote, and disseminate information to stakeholders related to ongoing and future initiatives; Collaborate with stakeholders to produce communications products and plans


• Lead the development and production of reports, articles, presentations, scripts, talking points, testimony, web content, new (social) media content, and press releases in a clear and concise fashion to technical and non-technical audiences


• Convey, promote, and disseminate various materials related to the organization's priorities and initiatives; Liaise with partners to strategically communicate; This includes, but not exclusive, to working with Public Affairs Officials, Legislative Affairs, and other DoD components


• As a Strategic Communications Specialist, you will plan and manage projects and events, as necessary

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience supporting executive level DoD leadership with experience writing, editing, preparing briefs, and creating talking points for leadership


• Experience designing, developing, and delivering strategic communications through a variety of media, including print and digital


• Significant expertise in communications principles, methods, practices, and techniques, including skill in presenting ideas in speech and in written form to inform and persuade audiences at all levels of the organization


• Exceptional oral and written communication and presentation skills, with proficiency in multiple methods of visual communication


• Proficiency with the use of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Project, Visio, etc.


• Must be able to adapt to changing environments within DoD and be flexible with expectations to communication outreach tasks


• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless
and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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