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Concurrent Technologies Corporation Senior Strategic Communications and Engagement Specialist in Arlington (Pentagon), Virginia
Senior Strategic Communications and Engagement Specialist
Concurrent Technologies Corporation
Arlington, VA
Minimum Clearance Required: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret
Key Responsibilities:
Provide the Force Safety and Occupational Safety office work to design and execute safety communications campaigns both internal to FSOH, Readiness, and in conjunction with the Services and the other DoD Components.
Conduct research on specific focus areas.
Draft public affairs guidance, communications plans with talking points and timelines, and briefing cards for senior leader use in speaking about specific focus areas.
Coordinate with the OSD Office of Public Affairs and Legislative Affairs in support of communications plan implementation and in response to specific requests for information.
Draft talking points, press releases, and other related products for implementation of communications plan and in response to specific requests for information.
Recommend message and information development for safety and occupational health and related focus areas.
Identify target audiences and develop messages based on the target audiences.
Plan and execute strategic safety engagements for FSOH Director and Assistant Secretary of Defense for Readiness. This includes but is not limited to coordinating and preparing local Washington, DC and other Continental US engagements for senior leaders and working directly with DoD VIPs and their staff.
Provide all protocol and other executive support for the identification, planning, coordination, and execution for safety strategic engagements.
Develop detailed "play-by-play" itineraries for executive travel and events.
Aid with drafting content for strategic safety engagements including agendas, briefings, read ahead materials, talking points, background, etc.
Coordinate and finalize plans, monitoring project/engagement progress, and supporting the event(s) to completion, including any follow up actions and documentation.
Identify and support contingency planning.
Plan and execute additional outreach events and activities such as conferences, meetings, award ceremonies, etc.
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Communications or similar field.
Minimum of 6-8 years of directly related experience in providing knowledge and abilities supporting strategic communications planning and senior leader strategic engagements to highlight safety activities and recognize safety leaders.
Demonstrated excellent communications, organization, and presentation skills with all levels of staff throughout the DoD.
Detail oriented.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to maintain flexibility and ability to change course quickly if needed.
Experience in providing project management support, to include demonstrated writing and briefing skills.
Strong computer literacy (Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Share Point and Teams).
Experience establishing and maintaining working relationships with multi-disciplinary professionals at leadership and staff levels both within and outside the organization.
Ability to work independently and with a team.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in a similar role within the Department of Defense (strategic communications planning, executive logistics, protocol, legislative and public affairs).
Experience with military protocol and planning for VIP engagements.
Experience working with Senior civilian and Service member leaders in the Pentagon or similar “joint” environment.
Working understanding of Office of Secretary of Defense roles and DoD protocol.
Why CTC?
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When we encounter a difficult problem, we have a variety of talented and diverse employees that work together to solve the toughest challenges.
Competitive salary and benefits package
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Staffing Requisition: SR# 2024-0091
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