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Job Description:
Accenture Federal Services is seeking a strategic communication subject matter expert (SME) to be part of a Public Affairs team providing counsel, awareness, analysis and execution to a special operations command group. The strategic communication advisor will understand how the command obtains its resources, authorities and operational support as well as how the command must communicate to strengthen the partnerships and relationships required to achieve organizational priorities.
Responsibilities include:
- Serve as primary developer, writer, and editor of briefs, speeches, narratives, messaging, talking points, and other command information products
- Educate and inform the command of the utility of Public Affairs and strategic communication to drive change and align priorities
- Provide timely, accurate and contextual situational awareness and analysis of the information environment to the command group and throughout the organization and its network
- Deliver deep and broad understanding of traditional and emerging media and communication platforms; as well as knowledge of how they operate internally and how they reach disparate audiences around the world
- Propose, plan, develop, coordinate and synchronize the production and dissemination of Public Affairs guidance, activities, statements, responses to queries, supporting media products and collaborative campaigns for external and internal command messaging priorities
- Track, analyze and share key themes, messages and talking points from relevant leaders, spokespersons and influencers
- Provide public speaking and media training and support to leaders across the organization and related units
- Provide communication and relationship management counsel to leadership and throughout the formation
- Integrate with command leaders and staffs, including in subordinate and supporting organizations, to identify and propose actionable solutions for communication risks and opportunities
- Work with a dynamic team to create and effectively distribute timely multimedia messaging products in a wide range of areas; including operations, capabilities, training, recruiting and resource acquisition
- Conduct and oversee relevant research
- Thrive in an agile, adaptive and challenging team atmosphere and be able to excel during travel to austere environments
- Monitor, adapt, incorporate and disseminate relevant best practices and technologies from industry and academia.
Here’s what you need:
- 5+ years of experience providing Public Affairs strategic messaging counsel, planning and execution to high-level government or executive leaders to include:
- Knowledge of Public Affairs doctrine and policy
- Understanding of the missions, structures and relationships of organizations throughout the departments of Defense and State, and the intelligence and law enforcement sectors, including the Joint Staff; Global Combatant Commands; supporting Public Affairs and information operations bodies; and mechanisms for interagency collaboration
- Knowledge of the approval processes associated with sensitive activities sufficient to plan and publish Public Affairs Guidance and coordinate communication with government partners, domestically and internationally
- Communication tools sufficient to prepare and present multimedia presentations to varied audiences; at a minimum, expertise in Microsoft tools including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
- Willingness to flex and adapt working hours to meet the operational requirements of a dynamic organization – mission-critical support is sometimes required during extended hours and on weekends and holidays
Bonus points if you have:
- Knowledge of the evolving global security environment, including emerging areas of concern, asymmetric threats, and Special Operations capabilities, challenges and priorities
- Experience deploying to austere and challenging environments
- Bachelor of Arts or Sciences degree in international relations, government, history, journalism, communications, marketing, business administration or other relevant field; or the equivalent through workplace experience.
Security Clearance:
Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York City or Washington as set forth below and information on benefits offered is here.
Role Location: Range of Starting Pay for role
California: $90,700 - $147,100
Colorado: $90,700 - $127,100
New York City: $105,000 - $147,100
Washington: $96,600 - $135,200
Eligibility Requirements
US Citizenship required.
Important information
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Accenture Federal Services
Accenture Federal Services is an EEO and Affirmative Action Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. An active security clearance or the ability to obtain one may be required for this role. Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women. Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.
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