Senior Strategist, Communications

roger. is looking for a Senior Strategist to support the executive planning and communications strategy of one of our Department of the Navy clients. As a critical member of this communications team, this person will work in a highly visible environment focusing on communications strategy, planning, and alignment as well as message development and delivery. A successful candidate is creative, fast on their feet, and self-driven. Candidates should also have an active secret security clearance and previous experience with communications in federal government organizations, specifically DoD. Applicants should live in the greater Washington, DC area with the ability to work on site in Arlington, VA, as requested by the customer.

Requirements

• Provide communication integration and internal Department of the Navy message alignment as it relates to a key issue of importance
• Act as the team lead and primary point of contact between kglobal staff and Department of the Navy customers
• Maintain project scope, timeline and deliverable schedule, and manage delivery according to the project management plan and communications plan set forth by the team
• Conduct research and coordinate with appropriate stakeholders to produce products that are designed to provide DoD leaders, communicators, and members of Congress with information about programs of utmost importance
• Conceptualize, design and create informational materials to support communication plans, including, but not limited to: web-based materials, blogs, fact sheets, training materials and vignettes
• Assist with responding to media queries by coordinating with the appropriate action officer to track queries from receipt to completion

Qualificiations:

• You have an active secret clearance. This is a must. Please refrain from applying without one.
• Minimum 9 years of experience in communication (experience in a DoD or federal government environment a plus)
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Must be a US Citizen
• Energetic, passionate, and intellectually curious
• Team player with the ability to lead others and be led
• Experience developing messages for training programs a plus

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability