Strategic Communications Specialist - Army ASA

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SUMMARY

The Strategic Communication Specialist is responsible for assisting in the planning, development, and implementation of communication products and strategies to promote awareness and understanding of the Army ASA Agency and initiatives. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to convey accurate and compelling information about Agency.

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Develop and execute comprehensive public affairs strategies and communication plans that align with the Army's objectives.

Provide comprehensive support for all media inquiries, facilitate interviews, press conferences, and media events.

Supports the creation and execution of public affairs and strategic communications campaigns.

Develops editorial calendars and conduct landscape research to inform content plans that integrate client strategies.

Oversees the production of multimedia content, including written, graphic, video, infographics, photographs.

Drafts talking points, speeches, presentations, etc.

Drafts blogs, op eds, statements, newsletters, and social media posts to keep Army personnel informed and engaged

Coordinates media engagements and prepare Agency leadership for interviews.

Builds and maintains client relationships.

Reviews, edits, and approves written, graphic, and multimedia content.

Works collaboratively and proactively across client and internal teams

Analyzes and assesses complex business processes, workflows, and systems related to the government contract. Identify areas for process improvement, efficiency gains, and cost savings.

Collaborates with stakeholders to gather, document, and prioritize business requirements. Translate these requirements into clear and actionable recommendations.

Utilizes data analysis techniques to extract meaningful insights from large datasets. Provide data-driven recommendations and solutions to support decision-making.

Contributes to the development of strategic plans and roadmaps for the government client. Provide input on business strategies and initiatives.

Develops and implements crisis communication plans to effectively manage and mitigate potential public relations issues.

Supports change management efforts by developing change plans, training materials, and communication strategies to facilitate the implementation of process improvements.

Builds and maintains strong working relationships with government officials, subcontractors, team members, and other stakeholders. Facilitate effective communication and collaboration.

Prepares and delivers regular reports and presentations to government stakeholders, senior management, and other relevant parties.

Monitors and analyzes media coverage, public opinion, and communication effectiveness.

Ensures accurate and timely reporting on project status, progress, and performance.

Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor's instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output.

Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to all training made available by the company.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of five (5) years' relevant experience, or in public affairs, communications, or media relations, preferably within a government or military context.

JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Strong working knowledge and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project Plan.

Skilled proficiency in collecting, compiling, editing, analyzing, and presenting data.

Skilled in facilitating teamwork and coordinating efforts for the successful achievement of goals.

Excellent supervisory and management skills with ability to resolve conflicts, grievances, confrontations, or disagreements in a constructive manner.

Exceptional organization skills with ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Exceptional customer service, listening, and relationship-building skills.

Detail-oriented with ability to effectively multitask.

Ability to learn and apply new knowledge in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to interact, demonstrate tact, and communicate effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures in a variety of situations.

Ability to work effectively, both independently and in a team environment.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit.

Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.

CNI CORE COMPETENCIES

Responsible for the integration of CNI Core Competencies into daily functions, including commitment to integrity, knowledge/quality of work, supporting financial goals of the company, initiative/motivation, cooperation/relationships, problem analysis/discretion, accomplishing goals through organization, positive oral/written communication skills, leadership abilities, commitment to Affirmative Action, reliability/dependability, flexibility and ownership/accountability of actions taken.

COMPLIANCE

Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance with all applicable rules (federal, state, local, Federal Acquisition Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations, Prime Contract requirements, etc.) for themselves and the company as a whole. Fosters an environment in which they will report any violations or reasonably suspected violation of CNI policy, FAR, and/or CFR and are comfortable discussing the myriad compliance, conflict, FAR, CFR, etc. issues that arise during the performance of a government contract.

EOE including Disability/Vet

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• 401(k)

• STD/LTD/AD&D

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Training and Development Opportunities

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