Strategic Communications SME - TS/SCI Clearance with Security Clearance

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Job description

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the top 100 employee-owned companies in the United States. Employer Ownership means, that at AMERICAN SYSTEMS, we treat each other with respect. Every member of our team has a vested interest and benefits from MISSION SUCCESS. We all have the same goals - particularly in service to our nation's War Fighters; providing, team-focused, mission-essential support in challenging environments. Being truly effective means pushing beyond basic requirements. We build skilled and committed teams of experts. We conduct our work with a sense of purpose; loyal to the mission, our clients, each other and to the long-term success of the company. WANTED: Strategic Communications SMEwith a current and active TS/SCI clearance to lead and manage a team supporting the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E . The work will be located in the Pentagon, Arlington, VA. As a Strategic Communications SME, you will: Provide critical support in protecting our country. Work with a team of driven, supportive and highly skilled professionals who have the desire for success and a relentless interest in providing a positive customer experience to complement a cohesive team of professionals. Continue growing and perfecting your analyst skills. Receive a robust benefits package that includes Employee Stock Ownership Plan! Be a part of an empowered accountability culture where each employee-owner has a meaningful stake in the future success and growth of the company. As a Strategic Communications SME you will: Lead and manage a small team of public affairs analysts, graphic designers, and website developers to ensure the effective execution of communication strategies. Oversee the creation of visual and digital content that aligns with OUSD(R&E) communication goals. Facilitate collaboration among team members to produce high-quality communication materials. Ensure the team meets deadlines and delivers consistent, accurate, and impactful messaging across all platforms. Review, analyze, and recommend solutions to PA-related challenges, track issues and problems through to resolution, and respond to related questions and correspondence. Serve as the social media manager for R&E by drafting, editing, and publishing LinkedIn posts in support of the R&E enterprise, subordinate organizations, stakeholders, and the Department of Defense. Track media activities and the information environment, including the creation of daily media clips. Develop and execute strategic communications and external communications activities in support of OUSD(R&E) responsibilities, priorities, and objectives. Track public speaking engagements, media activities, and other external outreach for the entire OUSD(R&E) organization. Meet on a recurring basis with R&E leadership and OSD(PA) counterparts to ensure synchronization and coordination of public engagement, media, and other external outreach activities across the OUSD(R&E) enterprise. Provide recommendations to OUSD(R&E) leadership on public affairs and strategic communications activities that will advance OUSD(R&E) messaging priorities. Coordinate media activities, including interview preparations and the creation of quotes for senior leaders, in response to media queries. Edit and create weekly activity reports for amplification to the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense as needed. Job Requirements Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in English, Journalism, or Communications is required & 6+ years of experience. 10 years of experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree as well. At least five (5) years of experience in the communications field. Experienced in writing, editing, and performing research to develop comprehensive written products. Awareness of incorporating strategic-level communications priorities with organization communications priorities into digestible, easy-to-understand public affairs products. Familiarization with operational-level strategic communications activities and coordination. Understanding of Associated Press style guide. Have an understanding of the DoD Public Affairs process, including how to engage with the media and via public events. Demonstrated ability to interface with senior level officials within OUSD(R&E), OSD(PA), and across stakeholder organizations. Current and active DoD TS/SCI Clearance. Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs, and innovation we deliver excellence every day. Company Awards: Forbes National Best Midsize Companies Energage National Best Workplaces, National Washington Post Best Workplaces Veteran Hiring Awards: U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Medallion BEST FOR VETS by Military Times TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY COMPANY by AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is $180,000- $220,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans (including ESOP and 401k), insurance programs, and education and training assistance. EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

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