HunaTek Government Solutions
Strategic Communications Lead
HunaTek Government Solutions, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
HunaTek requires a Washington, DC based full-time
Strategic Communications Lead
who will coordinate activities across a team of contributors responsible for the design and management of communications, social, digital media, and outreach strategies in support of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Office of Global Material Security, Office of Radiological Security.
ORS works in the United States and across the globe in more than 80 countries to protect radioactive sources used for medical, research, and commercial purposes; remove and dispose of radioactive sources no longer in use; and reduce the global reliance on high activity radioactive sources through the promotion of viable alternative technologies. ORS partners with a broad range of stakeholders including representatives from industry; foreign governments; state and local governments and first responders; international organizations; non-government organizations; and industry associations to achieve its work. ORS conducts a broad range of outreach activities with these stakeholders to promote awareness about its offerings and build support for its mission and strategies.
This Strategic Communications Lead will provide support on a full-time basis leading a team specializing in communications and outreach planning; brand strategy and visual concept development for various product types; conference material and signage coordination and production; and creation of production-ready art, graphics, video, and other forms of media.
Essential Job Functions:
The chosen lead will be a key member of the overall communications team and should have prior experience contributing to communications within international nuclear nonproliferation and security or related areas. The Strategic Communications Lead is expected to report to the customer site near the Smithsonian Metro Stop in Washington, DC up to three (3) days a week to interface with ORS federal staff to support program activities. Specific responsibilities include:
Assisting customer in executing and evaluating their overall communications strategy (internally and externally) and maintaining of communications guidelines. Coordinating task completion across a diverse team of contributors to ensure communications and outreach strategies support programmatic and portfolio goals. Identifying and implementing ways to strategically position the technical communications portfolio to provide increased support internally across customer programs. Supporting customer attended and sponsored events, such as national and international conferences, by leading efforts in organizing, branding, and producing informational materials that communicate relevant customer information to event attendees. Managing an up to date and comprehensive communications tracker and file management system to ensure communications receive proper reviews prior to release and are easily accessible to entire communications team. Organizing, leading, and attending regular and ad hoc communications coordination meetings with various stakeholders to assess task progress. Skills and Qualifications Required :
The successful candidate must have:
8+ years experience in a strategic communications role developing program-level plans and project specific communications. Minimum of one year in customer-facing role. Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or other related fields. Demonstrated experience assisting customers on communications programming, implementation, and evaluations. Excellent interpersonal skills in the workplace with demonstrated ability to work well under pressure, prioritize, and respond effectively to short deadlines. Willingness to take initiative, accept ownership of job responsibilities, and make appropriate decisions. Outstanding oral communication and presentation skills with ability to synthesize information and write concise summaries and reports. Ability to quickly learn the customer's business operations and maintain a current understanding of ongoing and planned changes or impacts to their business operations. a DOE Q or the ability to acquire Q clearance. About Us:
At HunaTek, we build teams of people from all backgrounds with varying levels of experience, knowing firsthand that diversity of thought will strengthen our ability to deliver for our customers. We work hand in hand with Federal civilian and military staff, pulling together to further the interests of our nation and home and abroad.
Whenever possible, we provide opportunities for our employees to learn new skills, obtain certifications, attend industry events, and have some fun together.
Our Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to make sure our employees and their families have access to good health care, are insured against catastrophic health events, can put money aside for retirement and are able to maintain a healthy work-life balance. These benefits include:
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision Long-term and short-term disability insurance and term life insurance 401(K) with safe harbor contribution Paid time off and 11 paid holidays Tuition and career development assistance A selection of voluntary benefits
ADA:
HunaTek will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
EEO/AA:
HunaTek does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access/equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Strategic Communications Lead
who will coordinate activities across a team of contributors responsible for the design and management of communications, social, digital media, and outreach strategies in support of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Office of Global Material Security, Office of Radiological Security.
ORS works in the United States and across the globe in more than 80 countries to protect radioactive sources used for medical, research, and commercial purposes; remove and dispose of radioactive sources no longer in use; and reduce the global reliance on high activity radioactive sources through the promotion of viable alternative technologies. ORS partners with a broad range of stakeholders including representatives from industry; foreign governments; state and local governments and first responders; international organizations; non-government organizations; and industry associations to achieve its work. ORS conducts a broad range of outreach activities with these stakeholders to promote awareness about its offerings and build support for its mission and strategies.
This Strategic Communications Lead will provide support on a full-time basis leading a team specializing in communications and outreach planning; brand strategy and visual concept development for various product types; conference material and signage coordination and production; and creation of production-ready art, graphics, video, and other forms of media.
Essential Job Functions:
The chosen lead will be a key member of the overall communications team and should have prior experience contributing to communications within international nuclear nonproliferation and security or related areas. The Strategic Communications Lead is expected to report to the customer site near the Smithsonian Metro Stop in Washington, DC up to three (3) days a week to interface with ORS federal staff to support program activities. Specific responsibilities include:
Assisting customer in executing and evaluating their overall communications strategy (internally and externally) and maintaining of communications guidelines. Coordinating task completion across a diverse team of contributors to ensure communications and outreach strategies support programmatic and portfolio goals. Identifying and implementing ways to strategically position the technical communications portfolio to provide increased support internally across customer programs. Supporting customer attended and sponsored events, such as national and international conferences, by leading efforts in organizing, branding, and producing informational materials that communicate relevant customer information to event attendees. Managing an up to date and comprehensive communications tracker and file management system to ensure communications receive proper reviews prior to release and are easily accessible to entire communications team. Organizing, leading, and attending regular and ad hoc communications coordination meetings with various stakeholders to assess task progress. Skills and Qualifications Required :
The successful candidate must have:
8+ years experience in a strategic communications role developing program-level plans and project specific communications. Minimum of one year in customer-facing role. Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or other related fields. Demonstrated experience assisting customers on communications programming, implementation, and evaluations. Excellent interpersonal skills in the workplace with demonstrated ability to work well under pressure, prioritize, and respond effectively to short deadlines. Willingness to take initiative, accept ownership of job responsibilities, and make appropriate decisions. Outstanding oral communication and presentation skills with ability to synthesize information and write concise summaries and reports. Ability to quickly learn the customer's business operations and maintain a current understanding of ongoing and planned changes or impacts to their business operations. a DOE Q or the ability to acquire Q clearance. About Us:
At HunaTek, we build teams of people from all backgrounds with varying levels of experience, knowing firsthand that diversity of thought will strengthen our ability to deliver for our customers. We work hand in hand with Federal civilian and military staff, pulling together to further the interests of our nation and home and abroad.
Whenever possible, we provide opportunities for our employees to learn new skills, obtain certifications, attend industry events, and have some fun together.
Our Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to make sure our employees and their families have access to good health care, are insured against catastrophic health events, can put money aside for retirement and are able to maintain a healthy work-life balance. These benefits include:
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision Long-term and short-term disability insurance and term life insurance 401(K) with safe harbor contribution Paid time off and 11 paid holidays Tuition and career development assistance A selection of voluntary benefits
ADA:
HunaTek will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
EEO/AA:
HunaTek does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access/equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.