Strategic Communications Specialist

The Opportunity: 

Key to an organization’s growth is strong stakeholder communication that represents and supports its mission, values, and objectives. As a communications professional, you know how to inform and engage key audiences and help promote an organization’s desired reputation. We’re looking for an experienced communications specialist like you, who is ready to share your knowledge and willing to win for the client and live our mission every day. Here, you’ll use your consulting skills and experience to design, develop, produce, and consult on a variety of internal and external communication materials and media that supports the Department of the Navy.

As a communications specialist on our team, you’ll develop creative solutions to complex problems. Your self-guided yet collaborative spirit will shape and nurture relationships with team members, stakeholders, and clients to assess how communications will impact business processes and technology. You will develop and design to develop a communications plan, change strategy, and strategic communications roadmap for some of the most senior executives in the Navy.

As the organizational advisor of all aspects of verbal and written communications, you’ll oversee and author factsheets, briefs, talking points, newsletters, articles, email messages social media content. Your creative-thinking and business-oriented mindset will guide your client to inform key audiences through words and images. From unrealized potential to systemic challenges, you’ll provide your client with a holistic view of their organization to transform their practices for the better. Work with us as we lead change in the Department of the Navy’s strategic goals.

Join us. The world can’t wait. 

You Have:   

• 5+ years of experience developing senior executive service (SES) and executive leadership communications materials and content in support of key strategic initiatives and promoting executive priorities throughout the organization

• 5+ years of experience supporting organizational outreach programs, including development of marketing materials, coordination of conference planning activities, attending conferences as an organizational representative, and facilitating conference activities, including engagement zones and speaking engagements

• 5+ years of experience developing and implementing strategic communications plans in support of critical organizational programs and initiatives, including stakeholder analyses, key themes and messages, engagement strategies, and performance measures

• 5+ years of experience with Public Affairs, including coordinating, developing, and managing communications and engagements with external stakeholders

• 3+ years of experience with technical editing of corporate communications materials and documentation

• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite to develop briefs, briefing memos, talking points, and marketing materials

• Ability to create, maintain, and update SharePoint pages to manage and implement knowledge management strategies

• Secret clearance 

• Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have:   

• 5+ years of experience managing corporate web presence, including content management and development and web design

• Experience in graphic design

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Research, Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required. 

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $75,600.00 to $172,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

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Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.