Strategic Communications Specialist

CeLeen, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is seeking a Strategic Communications Specialist to serve on a potential contract supporting the US Coast Guard Office of Governmental Public Affairs (CG-092).

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Develop key messages and content for communications deliverables.
• Develop new and maintain existing internal and external client communications deliverables including but not limited to talking points, blogs, fact sheets, briefings and briefing books, online content, internal announcements, brochures, white papers, presentations, and overview documents used at various external client events.
• Create graphic visualizations to meet client needs such as flyers, documents, and web features.
• Build and maintain a trusting relationship with the client.
• Understand the client's priorities and provide creative ideas and strategic thought to support their mission.
• Coordinate scheduling, agendas, materials, participant lists and action items for multiple working groups and councils.
• Facilitate client meetings. Own all aspects of meeting coordination, keep meetings on-time and on agenda and follow up on action items.
• Develop and maintain program organizational charts and stakeholder outreach matrices.
• Coordinates develop and track responses to requests for information from other government agencies.
• Lead and support communications focused projects and initiatives.
• Lead and facilitate client meetings and exercises.
• Compile, analyze, and present metrics from all CG-092 offices and divisions using industry leading software (i.e. Cision, Sprout Social, Google Analytics).

This position is contingent on contract award.

Anticipated salary range: $105,000 - $112,000.

Work Environment:

• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to sit, stand, talk, and hear.
• Employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer.

• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel:

• 0-10% / Minimal travel.

CeLeen, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is a tribally-owned firm providing management consulting services to U.S. government agencies.

Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given to qualified Native Americans and spouses in all phases of employment.

At CeLeen, our employees are the embodiment of our success as a firm. Our team is comprised of a tenacious group of professionals located across the globe. It includes military veterans and spouses of active duty troops, former federal employees, policy experts, academics, attorneys, and technical and business experts, all of whom share a strong work ethic and the skills to succeed in both collaborative and independent environments. CeLeen is invested in the long-term success of both our clients and colleagues for the right reasons. Our dedication to putting good government into practice is underpinned by a merit-based culture that measures success by productivity and credibility.

CeLeen will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability. Please send your request to the Human Resources Team .

CeLeen is committed to equal employment opportunity based on merit. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and in accordance with EO 14173 and Federal Employment Laws: Equal Employment Opportunity and Employee Polygraph Protection Act.

CeLeen's Affirmative Action Program is available to any employee or applicant for employment for inspection upon request, to the extent required by federal regulations. The Affirmative Action Program can be accessed during normal business hours by making an appointment with the Human Resources Team .

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, communications, marketing, digital media or a related field and 6 years of relevant experience // or // a minimum of 4 years of experience with a Master's degree or higher in business, communications, marketing, digital media or a related field.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.
• Ability to develop and implement internal and external communications plans, strategic plans and change management plans.
• Ability to communicate comfortably and effectively with a range of stakeholders both orally and in email.
• Ability to pass a federal background investigation including fingerprinting.
• Outstanding communication skills, influencing abilities, and client focus.
• Professional proficiency in English is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to access federal facilities in compliance with Real ID. More information about Real ID can be found here: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id/about-real-id and at https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification .
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. CeLeen will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience supporting the US Coast Guard or other US Military experience.

BENEFITS

CeLeen offers a competitive benefits plan including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Life and Disability Insurance

• 401(k)

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays

• Employee Assistance Program

• Pet Insurance

*Eligibility requirements apply