What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategic Communications Specialist #TS999 position at CRL Technologies Inc?
***Security Clearance Required: A final DoD Top Secret clearance***
This position does not provide a telework option. Candidate must be willing to work on-site in Patuxent River, MD.
CRL provides a signing bonus and potential relocation assistance for this position.
Primary Responsibilities:
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.
Tasks Performed:
- 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.
Required Education: Candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
Required Experience:
- Candidate must have at least eight (8) years of experience in strategic communications.
- Excellent verbal and communication skills with the ability to communicate concepts to a variety of audiences, both in person and in writing
- Strong interpersonal skills, collaboration and teambuilding skills, and the ability to interact effectively with various stakeholders.
- Ability to build relationships with multiple teams to support cross collaboration.
- Keen flexibility and creativity; ability to identify and respond to evolving priorities and identify solutions to problems.
Desired Experience:
- Pentagon liaison and/or action officer (AO) with USN or other DoD agencies
- Experience working with OPNAV staff
- Knowledge of Navy Tacair aircraft, systems and weapons
- Experience working in a dynamic, schedule constrained, and complex security environment.
Allowable Experience/Education Substitutions: Experience cannot be substituted for education.
Security Clearance Required: A final DoD Top Secret clearance.
Estimated Travel: 10%
Location: On-site Patuxent River, MD. Telework is not offered.
CRL Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sexual orientation, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or religion or other legally protected status.
