Communications Director

6 days ago


Springfield, Virginia, United States Sparks Group Full time
Job Description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Communications Specialist to support a federal client in a dynamic and challenging role. This position requires an active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to work onsite.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and Execute a Strategic Communications Plan: Create and implement a comprehensive communications strategy that informs both internal and external stakeholders about the capabilities and services of the Communications Team.
  • Assess Communications Metrics and Data: Analyze communications metrics and data to inform strategic communications decisions and optimize the effectiveness of the Communications Team.
  • Develop and Edit Communications Materials: Craft and edit briefings, project plans, and concept papers, as well as assist other members of the Communications Team in their work.
  • Draft Executive-Level Communications: Develop and draft speeches, talking points, and executive-level communication products, such as leadership correspondence, briefings, and white papers and positions papers.
  • Issue Memoranda and Briefings: Prepare and issue memoranda, briefings, and design documents as required.
  • Plan and Deliver Communications: Plan, design, administer, standardize, coordinate, and deliver communications that support the business process.
  • Advise Stakeholders: Advise stakeholders regarding strategic messages regarding support of mission priorities, goals, and accomplishments.
  • Communicate Strategic Messages: Communicate strategic messages to key leadership officials within the agency and to key partners and members outside the agency.

Requirements:

  • Education: Bachelor's Degree (B.A or B.S.) in communications or related field preferred.
  • Experience: Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in communications is required. Minimum of six (6) years of communications experience supporting a government agency is required.
  • Clearance: Must have an active TS/SCI clearance.
  • Skills: Advanced written communication, customer service, proofreading, and editing skills are required. Experience assessing communications metrics and data to support senior decision makers at the executive level for strategic communications decisions.
  • Leadership: Must have lead task team's efforts.
  • Technical Skills: Experience with electronic publishing and the publication production process. Experience presenting oral and written communications to diverse audiences.
  • Decision Making: Ability to make strategic level decisions in a team environment.
  • Computer Skills: Advance computer skills and proficiency on PC platforms using the Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Design Principles: Demonstrated experience with basic product design principles.

About Sparks Group:

Sparks Group has been named to Inavero's Best of Staffing Lists for Client and Employee Satisfaction every year since 2012. Founded in 1970, Sparks Group is a full-service staffing and recruiting firm that understands the core values integral to your business. For nearly five decades we have taken a personalized approach to recruiting and staffing. We specialize in rapidly placing quality talent by cultivating relationships with commercial, federal and non-profit clients. We connect leading companies and nonprofits with exceptional IT, finance, creative and administrative talent - nationwide.



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