Communications Consultant

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Communications Consultant - Business Transformation (BT) Initiatives in CONUS - Silver Spring, MD (Plus Work Remotely) to support engagement for an agency of the US Federal Govt. that regulates clinical investigations of products under its jurisdiction, such as drugs, biological products, and medical devices. 

The ProSidian Engagement Team Members work to Business Transformation (BT) Support Services for initiatives aimed to align People, Process and Technology of the agency's financial community to be more closely linked with the strategy and vision for protecting the public health of the nation. Key objectives are to integrate and maintain financial management activities, business processes, and customer service using project management, administration, and change management techniques.

Communications Consultant - Business Transformation (BT) Initiatives Candidates shall work to support requirements for Program Support and Communications Initiatives.  This position Delivers strategic and tactical communications support to business transformation project stakeholders to ensure accuracy, consistency, and effective dialogue among key stakeholders; ensures communications are provided to the proper level.

Key project workstreams align with BPA Statement Of Work Workstreams: 3.5 - Communications.  The Communications Consultant shall support the management of business transformation project communication for the Fed. Govt. Agency to ensure proper coordination and execution of communication strategies and functions as tasked.

Representative activities may include but are not limited to:

• Provide effective communication to the Fed. Govt. Agency employee and Contractor population to promote awareness of current and planned financial related transformational activities.
• Enhance communications within the Fed. Govt. Agency and optimize communications channels by all available mechanisms.
• Provide review to ensure messages are clear, consistent, targeted, and timely.
• Define key messages, innovative communications tools, audiences, and the timing of communications releases.
• Educate and inform customers and stakeholders of changes in mission-based and supporting functions and business processes.
• Provide speech writing support for senior executives or leaders to determine what points, themes, positions, or messages the executive would like to cover.
• Sustain and reinforce the support, involvement, and commitment of customers and key stakeholders.
• Shape the expectations of the customers, stakeholders, and the workforce.
• Cultivate a culture of open dialogue between the Fed. Govt. Agency and its customers, stakeholders, and workforce.
• Facilitate input from customers back to the Fed. Govt. Agency's leadership and key stakeholders.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of communications strategies and tactical activities.
• Assist the Fed. Govt. Agency in reviewing and disseminating communications materials.

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Qualifications

The Communications Consultant - Business Transformation (BT) Initiatives shall have consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities within the past five (5) years, Must be able to use a computer to communicate via email; and proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) and related tools and technology required for the position. 

Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined.

The Communications Consultant shall be classified under the Labor Categories and Experience of a Federal Senior Communications Specialist with professional qualifications that include A minimum of 5 to 8 years of experience in communications (organization, employee communications). Senior Communications Specialist holds a bachelor’s degree and will provide a combination of the following:

• Directs and oversees communications programs that effectively describe and promote the organization and its products.
• May conduct market or public opinion research to assess program outcomes.
• Suggests promotional campaign ideas in various types of media, as well as leadership on effective communication strategies.
• Ensure effective communication of the organization’s goals and initiatives to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support and participate in the development and implementation of internal and external communications programs and initiatives.
• Manage a variety of internal, external communications tasks to support leadership, including preparation of a range of communications publications, talking points, presentations, and other materials.
• Develop strong working relationships with other organizations as needed, to implement outreach programs.
• Capable of using specialized hardware and/or software for video/audio capture and editing of multimedia presentations incorporate principles of layout design throughout the courseware production process and is responsible for quality control, review and revision of all aspects of graphics development.
• Strong analytical skills; excellent organizational and presentation skills; proven ability to be innovative and creative.
• ERM tool and data dashboard development and implementation skills
• Communications and/or Public Relations Certification or Equivalent Experience
• Document Management Processes to include 508-Compliance Skills
• Strong Writing and Verbal Communications Skills

This work will be performed primarily in CONUS - Silver Spring, MD (Plus Work Remotely)

TRAVEL:  Travel as coordinated with the technical point of contact and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer in advance, is allowed, in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations. 

LOCATION:  Work shall be conducted at the CONUS - Silver Spring, MD (Plus Work Remotely)

• U.S.  Citizenship Required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe)
• All ProSidian staff must be determined eligible for a “Facility Access Authorization” (also referred to as an “Employment Authorization”) by the USG’s designated Security Office.

Additional Information

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
• Leadership – the ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
• Business Acumen – understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
• Communication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
• Motivation – persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
• Agility – ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
• Judgment – exercises prudence and insight in the decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
• Organization – the ability to manage projects and actions, and prioritize tasks