Senior Communications Specialist

Description

Vistra is seeking a Senior Communications Specialist to support service member wellbeing and provide project and communications support to our team working with the Defense Suicide Prevention Office (DSPO).

Key responsibilities include:

• Strategize, analyze, develop, and execute written/visual communication content related to suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention
• Design creative messaging products and campaigns to promote suicide prevention efforts, support workforce development, and increase audience/user adoption of tools/resources
• Develop solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity

Requirements

• Master's degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related technical field and 7+ years of directly related experience
• 10+ years total work experience
• 7+ years of experience in strategic communications, public affairs, or marketing
• Expertise in designing campaign plans in public health or a related topic
• Experience with leading strategic communications plans from a strategy lens, providing a fresh interpretation of how to communicate effectively with stakeholders
• Excels at developing and writing and developing communications products such as key messaging, slick sheets, and other relevant products to promote suicide prevention
• Experience designing and developing content for creative media campaigns and "storytelling" products
• Ability to provide clear verbal and written communications to a variety of internal and external stakeholders in alignment with DoD style expectations
• Previous or active Public Trust or security clearance is required.
• Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly on behalf of a large organization
• Works independently with some guidance; work collaboratively, engaging SMEs as needed

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a military environment or with military personnel
• Experience in a DoD or government public affairs shop creating communication materials for military audiences
• Experience with messaging efforts around organizational transformation, workforce development/training, or public health/science communication
• Experience tracking, measuring, and analyzing effectiveness of communication efforts
• Ability to clearly and accurately convey messages in a fast-paced environment across stakeholders and workstreams
• Possession of exceptional interpersonal skills and attention to detail for high-visibility deliverables
• Additional experience in social media planning, event coordination, and stakeholder outreach communications preferred

About Vistra: Vistra Communications, doing business as Vistra and Vistra Federal Solutions, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Tampa, FL with an office in Alexandria, VA providing professional support serviced to Defense, Federal, and Civilian Agencies. Approximately 25% of our "team member" employees work in the National Capital Region, providing communications, outreach, and organizational transformation services to our public sector customers. Vistra provides medical, dental, and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, Paid Time Off, Parental and Bereavement Leave, and Professional Development, among other benefits.

US Citizenship Required: Due to the requirements of the federal contract that this position supports, U.S. citizenship is required. Citizenship will be confirmed via I-9/E-Verify at the start of employment.