Strategic Communications Specialist

KPS

Job ID 2475043

Koniag Professional Services, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Strategic Communications Specialist with a Secret Clearance to support KPS and our government customer at the Pentagon. This is a hybrid on/offsite position.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in the development and execution of a strategic communications plan.

• Produce strategic communications materials such as articles, brochures, and presentations.

• Develop, produce, edit, print, ship and maintain digital copies of materials.

• Coordinate and lead recurring Acquisition Strategic Communications Integration Group teleconferences.

• Participate in Army Communications Working Groups, Focus Groups, and specific event-related media engagement planning groups.

• Facilitate of participation in industry- related events and engagements

• Serve as liaison with the Army Office of the Chief of Public Affairs, PEOs, PMs, Army Staff, Offices of Legislative and Budget Liaison to support the development, staffing, promulgation and direct local, regional, national, and international media engagement of official Army Acquisition positions.

• Seek, secure, and coordinate public speaking and media engagements, providing direct support to the planning, oversight, and execution of participation in trade shows, industry forums, think tanks, and other similar physical and virtual informative and ceremonial/commemorative speaking engagements, to include various Association of the United States Army (AUSA), Army Aviation Association of America (AAAA) and National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) engagements.

Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree plus ten (10) years of experience providing strategic communications support in a professional communication environment.

• Previous experience with defense-related public affairs is desired.

• Possess basic knowledge of and understanding of Defense Acquisition.

• Must possess excellent customer relation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with and for senior level Army officials and assist them in the process of communicating a synchronized organizational message.

• Demonstrated competence in research and planning skills to support media and outreach activities.

• Understands and applies the Associated Press' Style Guide to products, as appropriate.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively organize and track tasks and develop well- written articles and reports.

• Ability to travel if needed.

• Secret Security Clearance

Working Environment & Conditions

This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

This position is primarily indoors, consistent with a standard office position and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. The incumbent is required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The workload may require the incumbent to sit for extended periods of time. The incumbent must be able to read, do simple math calculations and withstand moderate amounts of stress.

The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

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Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit ~~~.

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