Senior Communications Specialist

Senior Communications Specialist Job Summary :

We are seeking a Senior Communications Specialist to support a federal client in Springfield, VA . This role will require you to have an active TS / SCI clearance and to work onsite.

Senior Communications Specialist Responsibilities :

• Develop, coordinate, and execute a strategic communications plan and a program that will familiarize both internal and external customers with the capabilities and services the Communications Team can provide.
• Assist in the assessment of communications metrics and data to inform strategic communications decisions.
• Develop and edit briefings, project, and concept plans while assisting other members of the Communications Team.
• Draft Source Leadership speeches, talking points and executive-level communication products such as (but not limited to) leadership correspondence, briefings, and white papers and positions papers.
• Issue memoranda, briefings, design documents, as required.
• Plan, design, administer, standardize, coordinate, and deliver communications that support the business process.
• Assess communications metrics and data to inform strategic communications decisions.
• Advise stakeholders regarding strategic messages regarding support of mission priorities, goals, and accomplishments.
• Communicate strategic messages to key leadership officials within the agency and to key partners and members outside the agency.

Senior Communications Specialist Qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree (B.A or B.S.) in communications or related field preferred.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in communications is required.
• Minimum of six (6) years of communications experience supporting a government agency is required.
• Must have an active TS / SCI clearance.
• Advanced written communication, customer service, proofreading, and editing skills are required.
• Experience assessing communications metrics and data to support senior decision makers at the executive level for strategic communications decisions.
• Must have lead task team’s efforts.
• Experience with electronic publishing and the publication production process.
• Experience presenting oral and written communications to diverse audiences.
• Ability to make strategic level decisions in a team environment.
• Advance computer skills and proficiency on PC platforms using the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated experience with basic product design principles.

About Sparks Group :

Sparks Group has been named to Inavero’s Best of Staffing Lists for Client and Employee Satisfaction every year since 2012.

Founded in 1970, Sparks Group is a full-service staffing and recruiting firm that understands the core values integral to your business.

For nearly five decades we have taken a personalized approach to recruiting and staffing. We specialize in rapidly placing quality talent by cultivating relationships with commercial, federal and non-profit clients.

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