What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager/Strategic Communications Lead position at Koniag Government Services?
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Eagle Harbor Solutions,
a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Program Manager and Strategic Communications Lead with an active Secret Security clearance to support
and our government client in Arlington, VA.
We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.
Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to :
Provide management and oversight of all activities performed by Contractor personnel, including subcontractors / teaming partners, to satisfy the requirements identified in the statement of work
Provide management, direction, administration, quality assurance, and leadership of the execution of this contract
Meet and coordinate with the COR as required as required to maintain satisfactory performance and to resolve issues pertaining to Government-Contractor procedures
Plan, direct, and coordinate the work activity of personnel involved in all aspects of this TO and integrate problem resolution without loss of workforce efficiency
Provide senior-level communications support and leadership to the Contractor communications teams
Direct planning and implementation of communications and outreach to external and internal stakeholders
Collaborate with counterparts across OUSD(R&E), the MIIs, Departments of Commerce Manufacturing USA outreach office, Department of Energy, and Service / Agency ManTech offices to coordinate messaging and outreach
Strategically design ManTech communications for a cohesive marketing approach
Implement the ManTech strategic communications plan
Execute a marketing strategy focused on industry and government promotion of program outcomes, including outreach, technology transition, and other defense manufacturing requirements (e.g., point of need manufacturing and contested logistics solutions)
Coordinate with OSD Public Affairs for public release of materials as required
Create, revise, and staff press releases, news articles, social media posts, videos, webinars, newsletters, presentations and talking points for leadership and other content as required
This position requires travel multiple times throughout the year
Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :
Minimum of six (6) years of relevant recent and relevant experience
Master’s degree in a communications-related field with 3 years of relevant experience or a bachelor’s degree with 7 years of relevant professional experience
Excellent ability to research, analyze, assess, interpret, and report research results
Ability to work independently with both junior and senior staff in a distributed environment while maintaining a strong commitment to deliverable schedules to meet tight deadlines
Expert understanding of Federal Public Affairs operations
Understanding of DoD organization use, and limitations on use of social media
Proficient verbal and written communication skills, comfortable with unstructured verbal interactions, briefings, and meeting moderation
Experience with OSD or DoD Public Affairs operations is preferred
Requirements :
Active Secret clearance required
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Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit
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