Strategic Communications/Public Affairs Support III

Strategic Communications/Public Affairs Support III

Premier Enterprise Solutions is seeking a senior Strategic Communications professional to support the Office of the Undersecretary of War for Policy (OUSW(P)) and Assistant Secretary of War for Cyber Policy (ASD(CP)). This critical role delivers high-level strategic communications and public affairs support in a senior level, fast paced Pentagon environment. This role includes providing public affairs and media relations, strategic engagement support, social media management, speech writing and content development focused on the organization's role in the integration of national cyberspace policy and guidance with DOW cyberspace policy. Responsibilities include:

• Write and edit communications including speeches, talking points, brief slides, and remarks for use in presentations and other requirements by the customer
• Lead the Public Affairs portfolio across various classified/unclassified efforts, ensuring mission-aligned messaging
• Produced strategic comms plans, leadership messaging, and open-source media rollups for DoW cyberspace policy and strategy related topics
• Develop, research, and provide written materials for a wide range of audiences and topics, mostly regarding DOW cyberspace policy and strategy related topics.
• Manage the organizations social media platforms and campaigns.
• Work with various stakeholders to identify appropriate messaging for various speaking and engagement opportunities.
• Translate the ideas, objectives, and leadership position and management philosophy into messaging that relates to the topic, speaker and intended audience.
• Prepare a variety of communications materials including white papers, visual and digital media, and program briefs.
• Submit draft outlines, speeches, and written documents to senior leadership for revisions and approval.
• Schedule rehearsal sessions with the speaker and provides them with tips and advice.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Strategic Communications and Public Affairs roles
• Demonstrated experience building media relationships, refining social media strategies, PR writing, and managing stakeholder and government events.
• Strategic Communications experience supporting senior level Government Officials with designing and executing global public relations strategies
• Key skills include: Public Affairs Management, Digital Communications and Social Media, Press Release Writing Strong Verbal/Written Communication, Media Relations, National Media Correspondence Strategic Networking, Executive Correspondence, Executive Editing, Communication Strategy Development.
• Must have experience in managing customer expectations and working directly with customers.
• Must have outstanding customer service abilities, initiative, judgement, creativity, flexibility, and confidence.
• Must have the ability to multi-task across multiple projects.
• Desired: Understanding of Cyberspace policy and related DoW and Federal Cyber-focused organizations (CYBERCOM, DHS CISA, etc.)

EDUCATION

B.A./B.S. from an accredited school

CLEARANCE

Active TS/SCI is required

LOCATION

Onsite - Arlington, VA