Strategic Communications Consultant

Strategic Communications Advisor

This position requires an active Top Secret clearance to be considered.

A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.

The Strategic Communications Advisor works with the Senior Advisor and other State Department personnel on design and implementation of a strategic communications strategy to engage a variety of audiences.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Strategic Communications Advisor: $142,488.00

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Strategic Communications Advisor Responsibilities Include:

• Advising on development and execution of events, speaking engagements, social media contacts and briefings on a wide spectrum of issues.
• Assisting in drafting, editing, and reviewing of public affairs material (diplomatic talking points, press releases, media notes, social media, website content, marketing material, and other public messaging documents).
• Advising and assisting in maintaining expert level communications packages to ensure consistency and efficacy of messaging across Department of State bureaus, the interagency, media, Congress, think tanks, academia, civil society, the public, and the private sector.
• Accompanying the Senior Advisor, or other personnel, to international and domestic meetings and conferences, developing material and information on issues which arise.
• Preparing and requesting briefing memoranda for meetings, including through the Department of State paper tasking system.
• Taking and transcribing notes during international, interagency, or public meetings as required.
• Assisting in the preparation of a large volume of correspondence, telegrams, memoranda, briefing papers, and reports, frequently working with senior level contacts at the White House National Security Council, Department of Defense, Department of Commerce, Energy, Justice, and across the Department of State.
• Ensuring classified materials are managed appropriately, including procedures for handling and storing SCI documents.
• Performing other job-related duties as assigned

Strategic Communications Advisor Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

• Bachelor's degree in International Affairs/Studies, Communications International Politics, Peace and Conflict, National Security, or other related field.
• Seven (7) years or more work experience cumulative in one or more of the following areas: project management, internal and external communications, outreach, congressional affairs, public affairs, media relations, coalition building/grassroots advocacy, digital media and/or nuclear disarmament or non-proliferation.
• Experience developing and executing strategic communications strategies.
• Experience working with senior level government officials and contracts, including in the media, the U.S. Congress, and/or foreign policy.
• Ability to succinctly present expert level recommendations on complex topics for senior level government officials, without detailed guidance.
• Proficiency in travel management, preferably experience with E2 solutions.
• Ability to be flexible and solve problems and encourage consistent, solid performance while working in a fast-paced and highly dynamic environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, coordinate activities in multiple locations, act decisively in daily work, and work well in a multi-cultural team environment.
• Expert organizational, written and oral communications, speechwriting, interpersonal, and computer skills.
• English language (written and spoken) communications skills.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation System Solutions (CNSS) is a part of Cherokee Federal - the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government's mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNSS, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Similar searchable job titles:

• Public Affairs
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Keywords:

• Executive Support
• Policy Implementation
• Public Communication
• Strategic Communication

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