Koniag Professional Solutions currently has an opening for a Senior Program Analyst (Communications Strategist and Tasker Manager) with active TS/SCI, for the Defense Information System’s Agency (DISA). This role will require to report onsite at the Ft. Meade, MD location 5-days a week with some CONUS travel in support of the Government Customer.KGS is seeking qualified candidates for our open positions, but we will only extend an offer of employment after a candidate applies through the link in our job posting. If you receive a job offer via email only and have not been interviewed by the KGS hiring manager, feel free to contact KGSrecruiting@koniag-gs.com to verify its validity.We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.Responsibilities:
Provide subject-matter expertise, consultation, and advisement for the development and execution of the Government Customer’s communication strategy
Design and develop a change management roadmap, strategic communications plan, and campaigns for Government Customers
Provide communications expertise to ensure clear, effective delivery of messages to stakeholders, by assisting in development, execution, and evaluation of strategic communication initiatives by monitoring stakeholder buy-in and engagement
Perform stakeholder management and coordination to gather information, perform research and gap analyses, document challenges and opportunities, adjudicate feedback, and provide recommended courses of action, as appropriate
Translate the client’s vision into various products to include publications, brochures, facts sheets, reports, presentations, speeches, blogs, web pages, newsletters articles, and other related print/electronic media products
Applies innovative storytelling principles and techniques to convey complex technical concepts into an array communications products, that are visually appealing, for both non-technical and technical targeted audiences
Develop concise and compelling talking points, white papers, executive briefs, leadership messages, announcements, and correspondence
Develop content for the client's web site, including blog posts, articles, and leadership messages
Ensure all products maintain heritage to prior documents, specifically follow a constant message or explain why there’s a change. Successfully managing consistency of message is a key element of this effort
Ensure communication strategy is consistent and reflects the organization’s strategic vision for the program
Recommend new and innovative communications tools and tactics to increase visibility and awareness of the client's mission and accomplishments
Coordinate, publicize, and host periodic events, including working groups, training sessions, and meetings to highlight programs and initiatives of importance to the client
Provide planning and logistical support for meetings, forums, and training, as well as tracking the effectiveness of these events
Assist the Government leadership in coordinating tasks and information across the discrete workstreams to ensure each workstream remains informed and aligned to the overall strategic vision and schedule.
Drafts correspondence on behalf of the Government Leadership for review/approval
On behalf of Government Leadership coordinates/communicates, including calls, responding to email and interfacing, with stakeholders or their staffs at all levels
Monitor, task, and track DISA J6 internal and external staffing actions assigned to and submitted by the Government Customer
Prepares and routes tasker and staff action packages internal and external to the organization
Perform technical writing/editing, editorial consultation, proofreading, or overall documentation review for various documents, including acquisition, other program document, and technical papers, and correspondence. Ensure documents are prepared in the appropriate format and are free from grammatical errors.
Requirements
10+ years of experience providing strategic communications support for a large complex organization
Experience managing and leading a strategics communications team for a Federal Government Public Affairs and/or Strategic Communications Office
Experience developing, implementing, and monitoring the effectiveness of change management and strategic communications plans
Extensive knowledge of and experience using the DoD Correspondence and Task Management System (CATMS); exceptional task management skills
Experience preparing, routing, and monitoring Tasker and Staff packages in according with the DoD Correspondence Manual.
Experience tracking and managing incoming and outgoing tasker and staff packages
Experience working with classified systems and environments
Exceptional interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
Must be a self-starter and able to manage competing demands
Strong ability to speak with confidence and energy in public, virtual platforms, and over the phone.
Experience briefing senior executives with little notice and preparation
Experience working with disparate teams from different groups and organizations to form consensus
Experience writing clearly and succinctly; creating a variety of communication products (including but not limited to brochures, facts sheets, reports, presentations, briefs, white papers, executive talking points, speeches, newsletters articles, blogs ,etc.) that resonate with target audiences; and choosing the optimal communication methods and channels
Experience developing and editing presentations, reports, and strategic messages to explain technical information to audiences with varying levels of technical knowledge (novice to expert)
Experiencer applying innovative storytelling principles and techniques to convey complex technical concepts into an array communications products, that are visually appealing, for both non-technical and technical targeted audiences
Advanced Sharepoint, MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Google Docs skills
Desired Skills
Prior Federal government, professional services or Federal consulting experience
Experience directly supporting the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related disciplineSecurity Pre-Requisite: To be considered, must have a CURRENT/ACTIVE TOP SECRET clearance with eligibility to obtain SCI access.Our Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyThe company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352
