Strategic Communications Lead

Description

Thank you for considering IT Concepts dba Kentro, where innovation drives opportunity and collaboration leads to success. Our dynamic community of experts is fully committed to advancing our customers' missions, fostering professional growth, and making a positive impact on our communities. By joining our supportive community, you will find that Kentro is dedicated to your personal and professional development. Together, we can drive meaningful change, spark innovation, and achieve extraordinary milestones.

Kentro is hiring for an experienced Strategic Communications lead for Kentro's VA ESOM-End Point Support and Operations Monitoring contract across the United States. This role will collaborate closely with the VA ESOM Program Manager, Director of Enterprise Portfolio and the Senior Director of Operations to develop and implement a comprehensive communications plan across the entire program and portfolio. In this role, the lead will be responsible for planning, creating and aligning content with organizational goals, ensuring consistent messaging across all platforms. This role is responsible for executive level communications, change management and value messaging, ensuring that the value-driven narrative is persistent and articulated in all created content.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and lead a cohesive communication strategy that integrates team communications, executive client communications, and strategic impact narratives -ensuring consistent messaging and engagement across all pillars
• Create, prepare, produce, coordinate, and edit a wide range of communication products, including strategy documents, planning materials, talking points, speeches, town hall content, workforce memos, executive correspondence, analytics summaries, and data-driven reports.
• Coordinate with a range program and project managers, as well as subject matter experts, to produce tailored reports and communications that align narrative dept and impact with audience needs.
• Utilize a range of tools and technologies to create compelling content across a range of platforms and channels.
• Provide end-to-end editorial support, including research, writing, proofreading, formatting, quality checks, and coordinating the composition of products for hardcopy and electronic publication, as well as dissemination on multiple platforms. Products will be in a variety of formats, styles, and configurations, including written and web-based products
• Ensure documentation and editing support includes checks for accuracy and consistency in organization, style, readability, and accessibility based on the medium and audience
• Draft and refine a variety of communication materials and products, including but not limited to talking points, speeches, quotes, remarks, leadership communications, marketing copy, newsletter content, website content, and other communications products
• Initiate, plan, execute, and report on tasks independently, as identified
• Rewrite submissions as necessary to organize, balance, and apply a consistent sense of style, grammar, and flow to these written materials.
• Lead, direct and mentor activities of junior members of the team.

Location: This position can be performed remotely within the United States and will support Eastern Time working hours. Must be able to travel up to 10% as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree plus 10 years experience creating executive level content in the federal client space
• Excellent communication and engagement skills
• Experience developing and implementing large program communication plans for a range of stakeholders
• Proven ability to craft long-term communication plans based on value-driven metrics and measurable impacts.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize independently work under tight timelines
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills
• Impactful team player who looks to enable the team to the end goal
• Strong writing and editing skills are a must, with the ability to produce clear, persuasive, and mission-aligned communication materials, including press releases, reports, and digital content.

Preferred Skills:

• Project management skills to plan and execute on-site events as part of an overall communications program.
• Experience facilitating meetings and events involving Senior Executives, ensuring alignment and impact.

Clearance Requirement:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance
• Must meet updated ID requirements: https://www.gsa.gov/technology/it-contract-vehicles-and-purchasing-programs/federal-credentialing-services/get-appointment-help/bring-required-documents
• If you do not currently meet the ID requirements outlined, you must be willing and able to update your current forms of ID in a timely manner to complete the suitability process successfully.

Benefits

The Company

We believe in generating success collaboratively, enabling long-term mission success, and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner, let's solve challenges, think innovatively, and maximize impact. As a valued member of our team, you have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse range of technology and business career paths, all while supporting our nation and delivering innovative technology solutions. We are a close community of experts that pride ourselves on creating an environment defined by teamwork, dedication, and excellence.

We hold three ISO certifications (27001:2013, 20000-1:2011, 9001:2015) and two CMMI ML 3 ratings (DEV and SVC).

Industry Recognition

Growth | Inc 5000's Fastest Growing Private Companies, DC Metro List Fastest Growing; Washington Business Journal: Fastest Growing Companies, Top Performing Small Technology Companies in Greater D.C.

Culture | Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 Honoree; Virginia Best Place to Work; Washington Business Journal: Best Places to Work, Corporate Diversity Index Winner - Mid-Size Companies, Companies Owned by People of Color; Department of Labor's HireVets for our work helping veterans transition; SECAF Award of Excellence finalist; Victory Military Friendly Brand; Virginia Values Veterans (V3); Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Corporate Breath Award

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits package including paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, 401k including an employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more. We invest in our employees - Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development. Reimbursement amounts may fluctuate due to IRS limitations. We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or other professional growth and networking. We are committed to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes commitment to continuous professional development.

We work hard; we play hard. Kentro is committed to incorporating fun into every day. We dedicate funds for activities - virtual and in-person - e.g., we host happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations. In alignment with our commitment to our communities, we also host and attend charity galas/events. We believe in appreciating your commitment and building a positive workspace for you to be creative, innovative, and happy.

Commitment Equal Opportunity Employment & VEVRAA

Kentro is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Kentro is strongly committed to compliance with VEVRAA and other applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. We have developed comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure our hiring practices align with these requirements.

As part of our VEVRAA compliance efforts, Kentro has established an equal opportunity plan outlining our commitment to recruiting, hiring, and advancing protected veterans. This plan is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure its effectiveness.

We encourage protected veterans to self-identify during the application process. This information is strictly confidential and will only be used for reporting and compliance purposes as required by law. Providing this information is voluntary and will not impact your employment eligibility.

Our commitment to equal employment opportunity extends beyond legal compliance. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees, including protected veterans, are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.

How to Apply

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Accommodations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need to discuss reasonable accommodations, please email careers@kentro.us .