Senior Communications Strategist

2 weeks ago


Springfield, Virginia, United States DIGITALSPEC - A Native Hawaiian Organization - NHO 8(a) Full time

Position: Senior Communications Strategist

Location: Remote

Education: Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience is preferred. A minimum of 3-5 years in a leadership role is required.

Clearance: Must be a US Citizen. DoD Secret Clearance is mandatory.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Exceptional writing and editing skills
  • Collaborative team member, yet capable of managing projects independently
  • Strong communication abilities and adept at building relationships across various levels (internally, with clients, and across different departments)
  • Solid understanding of website usability and user experience principles

Desired Skills:

  • Graphic design proficiency
  • Experience with SharePoint
  • Event planning and coordination
  • Photography and photo editing skills

Key Responsibilities:

  • Draft, compose, and refine Annual Reports, presentations, newsletters, and other communication materials.
  • Address requests from various divisions and the Front Office for communication products, special projects, and event management as necessary.
  • Collaborate with the Employee Engagement Specialist to develop leadership messages, including drafting initial content and revising as needed.
  • Research, write, and compile content for the bi-weekly newsletter aimed at all employees, including outreach to different divisions and employee councils.
  • Maintain and update the Engagement project tracker.
  • Draft and distribute email communications to the workforce.
  • Oversee the Employee Highlight initiative, engaging the Employee Advisory Council to feature employees and publish updates regularly.
  • Support employee council initiatives, including event planning and newsletter production.
  • Act as a liaison for Public Affairs, pitching and writing articles, and coordinating visual content.
  • Assist in managing the Quarterly Awards program, including planning and executing award ceremonies.
  • Collaborate with the SharePoint team to enhance internal sites.
  • Support the Senior Communications Manager in organizing employee engagement events and panels.
  • Develop, edit, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for various communication tasks.

As a Team Lead, you will also:

  • Generate weekly and bi-weekly reports for the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and federal leads.
  • Manage and approve time-off requests and schedule modifications.
  • Track and document contract deliverables.
  • Assist employees with various organizational items, such as renewals and policy updates.
  • Facilitate employee check-in meetings tailored to the needs of the project manager and team members.
  • Host regular contractor team meetings.
  • Conduct annual performance reviews.
  • Ensure effective communication flow with the contractor COR and federal employees.
  • Provide the COR with diverse contract and employee information as requested.
  • Collect examples of work products and employee recognition.

Corporate Performance Standards: All employees are expected to adhere to the following standards:

Deliver high-quality work within established deadlines, with or without direct supervision.

Engage professionally with colleagues, clients, and suppliers.

Contribute effectively as a team member on all assignments.

Work autonomously while recognizing the importance of communication and collaboration with other team members and departments.

About DIGITALSPEC, LLC

DIGITALSPEC, LLC (DSPEC) is a Small Business Administration (SBA) certified 8(a), ISO 9001, 20000, and 27001 certified organization established in 2005. We are a premier provider of Business Consulting and Technical Solution Services, delivering significant value and return on investment to federal clients in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. DSPEC specializes in solutions across various sectors, including Homeland Security, Defense, Financial Services, and Social Services. We partner closely with clients to develop tailored solutions that align with their unique environments and adhere to industry best practices.


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