What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategic Communications Specialist (ANKG25002) position at Air Combat Effectiveness Consulting?
Description
ACE Group is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business that provides expertise in the operational application of current and future airborne weapons systems, with an emphasis on their lethality and survivability in the Battlespace. Our employees draw from a wealth of personal, professional and company experience to provide our Nation’s decision makers with the knowledge required to optimally equip our Armed Services with affordable, lethal and survivable weapons systems. We serve as our customers’ most trusted agents in their goal of producing enterprise-wide survivability investments and executable programs. We fill key roles within customer offices, offering critical knowledge regarding design, development, procurement, and test and evaluation of new and upgraded weapons and platforms. ACE Group’s philosophy is simple: Our success must be grounded on service and honest relationships. We focus on meeting the needs of our customers and employees, and trust that with those satisfied employees and satisfied customers, the business will take care of itself. ACE Group provides exciting opportunities for professional growth, and generous benefits, including personal time off, individual and family health, vision, and dental benefits, and 401(k) .
Functional Description:
The candidate will serve as a Strategic Communications Specialist responsible for communicating program priorities, plans, status, and key themes to DoD leadership and resource sponsors for an advanced development aviation program. Candidate will work directly with PEO and program and O-6/GS-15 leadership advise/create presentation and program messaging for diverse audiences to include Congress, Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, other government agencies, and industry.
The Strategic Communications Specialist will:
- Plan and execute comprehensive communication strategies in alignment within the customer objectives.
- Identify and introduce methods of delivery, communication channels, modes, and approaches that will effectively engage target audiences.
- Plan strategy for development of content management processes to ensure accurate, relevant and timely information under the guidance of the customer.
- Develop message maps, story boards, and scripts as needed to ensure the appropriate tone, content, and delivery of information that reflects the desired message of the customer to achieve strategic goals and objectives.
- Establish and evaluation strategy that allows for continual process improvement.
- Work closely with the customer and industry partners to develop a comprehensive approach to communications.
- Obtain the appropriate information for service requests and providing any additional assistance necessary to meet the needed requirements.
- Demonstrate the ability to establish a rapport with customers; including the ability to create and sustain a positive relationship; regardless of circumstances or environment.
- Travel (~20%) is required for this position.
Requirements
Required Experience & Skills:
- Education: Candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Experience: Candidate must have at least eight (8) years of experience in strategic communications.
- Candidate must have excellent verbal and communication skills with the ability to communicate concepts to a variety of audiences, both in person and in writing.
- Candidate must have strong interpersonal skills, collaboration and teambuilding skills, and the ability to interact effectively with various stakeholders.
- Candidate must have the ability to build relationships with multiple teams to support cross collaboration.
- Candidate must have keen flexibility and creativity; ability to identify and respond to evolving priorities and identify solutions to problems.
Desired Experience and Skills:
- Candidate should have experience working with OPNAV staff.
- Candidate should have knowledge of Navy TACAIR aircraft, systems, and weapons.
- Candidate should have experience working in a dynamic, schedule constrained, and complex security environment.
Clearance Requirement: DoD Top Secret clearance.
ACE Consulting Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, ACE Consulting Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
Salary : $102,345 - $166,683
