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Chenega Corporation Senior Communications Coordinator in Washington, District Of Columbia

Req ID: 33130

Summary

Senior Communications Coordinator

Washington, DC

Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level!

Articus Solutions, LLC is a certified ANC 8(a), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado. We provide world-class Engineering, Integrated Hardware and Software, Advisory & Assistance Services (A&AS), Program & Project Management, Subject Matter Experts, Financial & Administrative Services, and Records Management Services. Articus has extensive experience supporting customers throughout the US and around the globe and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Chenega Corporation.

The Senior Communications Coordinator will develop and implement a comprehensive communications approach to include: delivering on internal and external communication plans, identifying and expanding upon target audiences, developing technical content, utilizing data-driven evaluation techniques, and creating high impact and innovative communication methods utilizing both traditional and innovative communication strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Develop a comprehensive communications strategy and plan that aligns with M/MS strategic objectives and synchronizes messaging across the M/MS divisions.

  • Serve as communications advisor to M/MS leadership and the Team Lead on communications for the Office.

  • Organize and lead M/MS Communications Specialists and points of contact (POC) in M/MS divisions to develop and implement a plan that promotes key messages and broadens M/MS engagement to support Agency and M/MS core competencies.

  • Supervise, as required, M/MS Communications Specialists and Assistants.

  • Lead regularly occurring meetings with M/MS Communications Specialists and POCs to coordinate and synchronize M/MS communications activities.

  • Implement information campaigns tailored to reach both specific and general audiences to inform those audiences about M/MS core capabilities, projects, programs, and initiatives.

  • Utilize approved methods, means, tools, and tactics to communicate messages to target audiences.

  • Develop and provide written and visual information, which may include Agency Announcements, newsletters, feature articles, multimedia presentations, fact sheets, letters, news releases, and other graphic/design products.

  • Coordinate with appropriate Agency offices to communicate key M/MS messages via social media.

  • Assist in the preparation of briefing packages for senior leaders for engagements, to ensure that the briefing packages align with the current communications plan.

  • Assist with the preparation, editing, and finalization of technical reports, manuscripts, and annual reports, including briefing materials.

  • Track and analyze metrics to evaluate the reach and effectiveness of M/MS messages and communications campaigns using Google Analytics, GovDelivery, and other available capabilities of Google Suite (for ticket/activity tracking).

  • Represent, as needed, M/MS during key office and Mission-related events and activities to amplify cross-cutting work by the office and divisions.

  • Develop and execute communications campaigns to increase awareness of M/MS’ services and accomplishments.

  • Liaise, coordinate and represent M/MS in various communications working groups and technical expert meetings at the Independent Office-, Bureau-, and agency levels (e.g., Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs [LPA], M Bureau Comms Team, among others).

  • Partner and liaise with LPA and key executive stakeholders (e.g., the USAID Front Office) on M/MS communications-related responses and equities.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications or a related field

  • 3+ years of related experience required

  • Previous experience in government Departments or Agencies preferred

  • Ability to pass a background check

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication and customer service skills.

  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

  • Up to 10% travel required.

  • Ability to lead groups of people to implement M/MS communications plans.

  • Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays is required.

  • Ability to work independently and as a team member.

  • Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluation methods and techniques.

  • Ability to handle a large, complex workload, effectively coordinate multiple resources, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

  • Ability to handle controversial situations with tact and diplomacy.

  • Highly proficient in GovDelivery email marketing, Adobe Creative Cloud applications and/or Canva Pro (as available), and the Drupal 9 content management system

  • Highly proficient in all Google Workspace applications (Google Docs, Google Slides, Google Sheets, etc.).

  • In-office requirement of three times per week.

How you’ll grow

At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn.

We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers.

Benefits

At Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits.

Learn more about what working at Chenega MIOS can mean for you.

Chenega MIOS’s culture

Our positive and supportive culture encourages our team members to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well-being programs and continuously look for new ways to maintain a culture where we excel and lead healthy, happy lives.

Corporate citizenship

Chenega MIOS is led by a purpose to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our team members, and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill-based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities.

Learn more about Chenega’s impact on the world.

Chenega MIOS News- https://chenegamios.com/news/

Tips from your Talent Acquisition Team

We want job seekers exploring opportunities at Chenega MIOS to feel prepared and confident. To help you with your research, we suggest you review the following links:

Chenega MIOS web site - www.chenegamios.com

Glassdoor - https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Chenega-MIOS-EI_IE369514.11,23.htm

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/1472684/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/chenegamios/

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