Communications Strategist (REMOTE)

Koniag Data Solutions, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Communications Strategist to support KDS and our government customer. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust. This is a remote opportunity.

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:

• Provide subject-matter expertise, consultation, and advisement for the development and implementation of OCIO's communication strategy
• Develop the format, content, and communication mechanism for the dissemination of a recurring OCIO newsletter
• Develop monthly newsletters and communications for OCIO staff, including the incorporation of employee feedback
• Support the definition of core OCIO services versus optional services for the enterprise
• Support the development of OCIO roadshow materials to brief the enterprise on the services provided by OCIO
• Provide communications expertise to ensure clear, effective delivery of messages to stakeholders, by assisting in the development, execution, and evaluation of strategic communication initiatives by monitoring stakeholder buy-in and engagement
• Support development of concise and compelling talking points, PowerPoint presentations, and/or general communications products such as weekly leadership or agency-level presentations, updates, etc. that focus on the "so what" factor of product delivery
• Ensure communication strategy is consistent and reflects the organization's strategic vision for the program

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related discipline
• 3+ years of experience providing strategic communications support for a large complex organization
• Experience developing, implementing, and monitoring the effectiveness of strategic communications plans
• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Must be a self-starter and able to manage competing demands
• Strong ability to speak with confidence and energy in public, virtual platforms, and over the phone.
• Experience writing clearly and succinctly; creating a variety of communication products (including but not limited to brochures, fact sheets, reports, presentations, briefs, white papers, executive talking points, speeches, newsletters, articles, blogs,etc.) that resonate with target audiences; and choosing the optimal communication methods and channels
• Experience developing and editing presentations, reports, and strategic messages to explain technical information to audiences with varying levels of technical knowledge (novice to expert)
• Experience applying innovative storytelling principles and techniques to convey complex technical concepts into an array of communications products that are visually appealing, for both non-technical and technical targeted audiences
• Advanced MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Google Docs skills

Desired Skills

• Prior Federal government, professional services, or Federal consulting experience
• Experience supporting senior client staff

Security Pre-Requisite:

• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

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, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local 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 www.koniag-gs.com.

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