What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Strategy Manager (Hybrid Work Schedule) position at Virginia Retirement System?
Title: Communications Strategy Manager (Hybrid Work Schedule)
State Role Title: Communications Strategy Manager (Hybrid Work Schedule)
Hiring Range: $99,026-$109,000 (commensurate with experience)
Agency: Virginia Retirement System
Location: Richmond, VA
Agency Website: https://www.varetire.org/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties:
Additional Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Lead VRS’ communications outreach to VRS audiences, including campaign development and cross-agency support.
- Analyze complex topics, such as statutory requirements and procedure directives, to assess impact and communication requirements.
- Ensure that accurate, timely and branded communications are delivered to VRS members, retirees, employers and stakeholders via digital and print mediums.
- Liaison with all other agency units to ensure that new programs and policies are supported with timely communications to target audiences.
- Serve in a leadership role on cross-departmental teams, coordinating strategic communications as the agency implements legislation, new policies and procedures.
- Serve on review teams for large RFPs procurements, assessing communications components, assisting with RFP drafting and proposal evaluation.
- Effectively work with all levels of management and staff to improve communications, processes and procedures.
- Assist director with communications unit budget planning and execution.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Eight years of communications management experience, including experience in team building, writing, editing and copyediting using Associated Press style
- Experience developing and managing organizational communications, including digital and social media communications
- Knowledge of brand management and the ability to establish and monitor brand standards across the agency
- Experience in managerial principles and supervising a team of professionals
- Experience with oversight of digital, video, and multimedia production, and use of emerging technologies
- Proficiency with: MS Office, analytics, and targeting methodologies
Additional Considerations
- Specific experience in public sector pension, or benefit plan communications, desirable.
- Specific experience in project management principles, desirable.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
*VRS is unable to provide sponsorship, for this position*
This position follows the hybrid work model, currently requiring two days on-site and three days remote; the selected candidate must be able to work in the office any day of the week, as required by the manager.
Operational due diligence may require some travel.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Email: careers@varetire.org
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $99,026 - $109,000
