Communications Specialist - Clearance Required

Company: LMI
Location: West Mclean
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

OverviewLMI is a consultancy dedicated to powering a future-ready, high-performing government, drawing from expertise in digital and analytic solutions, logistics, and management advisory services. We deliver integrated capabilities that incorporate emerging technologies and are tailored to customers--- unique mission needs, backed by objective research and data analysis. Founded in 1961 to help the Department of Defense resolve complex logistics management challenges, LMI continues to enable growth and transformation, enhance operational readiness and resiliency, and ensure mission success for federal civilian and defense agencies. LMI is seeking a Communications Specialist who will provide operational and strategic communications support to a Federal program. This will include supporting communications and outreach campaigns, authoring content, and development of communication products and solutions. Communication with the organization---s senior-level staff, and collaboration with a broad range of personnel is also required. Join our team of collaborative self-starters focused on advising senior leaders on communication strategies and delivering targeted, effective messages. As part of our high-performing team, you will augment our vital work to support a Federal Agency's mission.ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities may include: Effective creation and execution of communication strategies to support our client---s mission and priorities.Provide communication support that shall assist with managing enterprise-level internal and external communications channels, products, and partnerships. Provide communications services that assist to convey, promote, and disseminate information to stakeholders related to ongoing and future initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to produce communications products and plansLead the development and production of reports, articles, presentations, scripts, talking points, testimony, web content, new (social) media content, and press releases in a clear and concise fashion to technical and non-technical audiences.Convey, promote, and disseminate various materials related to the organization's priorities and initiatives. Liaise with partners to strategically communicate. Plan and manage projects and events, as necessary. Create and implement high-level strategic communication plans and messaging schedule.Coordinate activities with beta users (setting up training, submitting access requests, answering questions, etc.)Maintain and update SOPsMaintain the client's brand and integrate it into communication vehicles.Produce and edit content for a variety of vehicles, including news articles, targeted email messages, websites, print materials, blog posts, reports, talking points, and videos.Assist in the preparation of weekly highlights and release notes.Review all outgoing office products for grammar, consistency, and style.QualificationsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Bachelors degree with 10 years relevant experienceSignificant expertise in communications principles, methods, practices, and techniques, including skill in presenting ideas in speech and in written form to inform and persuade audiences at all levels of the organizationExperience designing, developing, and delivering strategic communications through a variety of media, including print and digital3-5 years--- experience supporting executive level leadership with experience writing, editing, preparing briefs, and creating talking points for leadership.Must be able to adapt to changing environments within DoD and be flexible with expectations to communication outreach tasks.Exceptional oral and written communication and presentation skills, with proficiency in multiple methods of visual communicationProficiency with the use of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Project, Visio, etc.Secret clearance is requiredPREFERRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:Experience in federal government or federal government consultingProficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud suite including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, and ElementsExperience developing and implementing strategic communications plans for complex federal organizationsActive Top Secret is desired.Masters DegreeManagement consulting experienceEEO StatementLMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer--- all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Job SummaryJob ID: 2020-5534 of Openings: 1Category: Consulting/Business Management

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