The following states/districts are excluded from this job ad: AK, CA, CO, CT, DE, GA, HI, ID, IN, KY, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, ND, OR, PR, RI, SD, VT, WA, WYFuture Need - Actively InterviewingLocation: U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters (Douglas A. Munro Headquarters Building), 2703 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, DC 20593Do you excel at turning organizational strategy into measurable change? We're looking for a Consultant to guide executive-level transformation, business process reengineering, and performance measurement for a federal mission support organization. If you're ready to coach senior leaders, bring structure to complex initiatives, and make a lasting impact on how the mission gets done, we want to hear from you!Position Description: The Strategic Communications Consultant provides management consulting support for strategic planning and portfolio management, specifically strategic communications, including developing communication strategies and the Strategic Communications Plan, designing communication tools and graphics, and coordinating internal communications. This position supports the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG).Minimum/General Experience: 5 - 15 years of experience in program and project management, meeting facilitation, strategic communications, and organizational change management supporting the USCG or other federal agencies with defense, homeland security, or law enforcement missionsMinimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Business, or a related field; Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) mid-level Project Management certification, Six Sigma Master Black Belt certification, or equivalent certification (preferred)Essential Skills/Qualifications:Above average ability to guide executive-level and concurrent projects in strategic communicationsAbove average experience developing strategies, tactics, communications methods, and processes that inform key audiences and support change management initiativesAbove average experience designing and developing strategic communication tools (e.g., briefs, brochures, playbooks, videos) and providing graphic supportExperience developing and maintaining strategic communications plansExperience coordinating internal communications with a focus on change managementExperience preparing training materials that build stakeholder awareness and engagementAbove average ability to manage highly complex projects to completion on schedule and within resource constraintsAbove average experience with business process improvement analysis, Lean Six Sigma analysis, and performance metrics analysisAbove average experience with business case analyses, alternatives analyses, concept development, and requirements analysisAbove average experience developing project charters, schedules, roadmaps, and risk mitigation strategiesAbove average proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., OneDrive, Teams, Microsoft Project, SharePoint)Strong ability to apply established change management frameworks (e.g., Prosci ADKAR) to prepare for, manage, and sustain changeStrong ability to conduct detailed research and analysis of technical dataStrong ability to read and interpret Government policy, regulations, and directives, and apply those interpretations as directed by the Project Manager or designeeStrong ability to coordinate all parties to tasks and review work products for completeness, quality, and adherence to customer requirementsStrong ability to facilitate meetings, working group sessions, and executive-level sessions, in person and virtuallyStrong technical writing and editing skillsAbility to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with executive-level personnelExperience supporting a federal agencyGeneral Physical Requirements needed to perform the essential functions of this job may vary based on the location of the assignment. Assignment Location - On-Site, U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters (Douglas A. Munro Headquarters Building), Washington, D.C.Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Typing, communicating, repetitive motions. Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data, view computer monitors and read. May need to view presentation screens and other visual aids in a virtual setting. Inside environmental conditions with protection from outside elements. Travel - CONUS and OCONUS travel may be required; a valid passport and current immunizations are required for OCONUS travel.Security: Ability to obtain/maintain a Federal Civilian Public Trust U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident that has lived in the United States for at least 3 yearsFederal Civilian Public Trust Consists of a review of up to but not limited to:Covers 10 year period and in some instances lifetime eventsOPM Security Investigations Index (SII)DOD Defense Central Investigations Index (DCII)National Agency Check (NAC) recordsFBI name check FBI fingerprint checkCredit report checkWritten inquiries to previous employers and references listed on the application for employmentPotential interviews with the subject, spouse, neighbors, supervisor, coworkersLaw enforcement checkCourt records checkEducation check- Attendance and DegreesAcceptable CredentialsTasks/activities include, but are not limited to:Develops and maintains the Strategic Communications PlanDevelops strategies, tactics, communications methods, and processes to inform key audiences and support implementation of change management initiativesDesigns and develops strategic communication tools (e.g., briefs, brochures, playbooks, videos) and provides graphic supportPrepares training materials to ensure stakeholder awareness and engagementCoordinates internal communications with a focus on change managementEnsures communication products are well designed, clearly written, and expertly editedSupports the integration of functions, processes, and policies that build Coast Guard systems and mission support capability, including change management, strategic planning, and analysisFacilitates executive-level sessions and supports strategy formulationDevelops and manages Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) that execute improvement efforts based on defined project plansAligns and integrates enterprise priorities vertically within and horizontally across directorates, and with operational partnersEstablishes standard, disciplined, repeatable, and scalable processesLinks performance measures to business strategies and objectivesSupports organization-wide strategic planning, program evaluation, monitoring, and measurement, including developing strategic plans, analyzing alternative pathways, and linking strategy to organizational initiativesSupports development and maintenance of a project selection process, project pipeline, and project portfolio aligned with strategic priorities, including tracking, integration, and oversight of high-priority projectsDevelops and maintains initiative prioritization matricesConducts business-related analyses, business cases, and alternatives analyses to improve organizational performanceApplies Lean Six Sigma and the MSBM to review and document processes, identify improvements, and expand business process improvement to candidate initiativesExecutes business process reengineering (BPR) initiatives and identifies opportunities for cost, schedule, and performance improvements across the enterpriseDevelops actionable process improvement and cost-efficiency recommendationsDevelops and maintains program evaluation criteria, performance metrics, and risk management strategies to assess program performance against intended goalsDevelops project charters, strategies, schedules, and iterative project roadmaps with clear tasks, milestones, and deliverable sequencingTracks and mitigates risks and issues affecting milestones and deliverables, and supports project closeout, documentation, and identification of replication opportunitiesDocuments and disseminates best practices and lessons learnedDevelops strategies, tactics, communications methods, and processes to implement change management initiatives, applying established frameworks (e.g., Prosci ADKAR)Ensures electronic products comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation ActAssists in developing governance structures that support organizational improvement and integrationLeverages information analytics and knowledge management to support data-driven decision-makingDelivers training and facilitation services to support implementation of organizational changesFacilitates meetings and working group sessions, drafts agendas, prepares materials, writes minutes, tracks action items, and provides technical writing and editorial supportCoordinates all parties to tasks and reviews work products for completeness, quality, and adherence to customer requirementsCompensation & Benefits: The annual projected pay range for this position is $88,100 - $174,780 with consideration being given to various factors including but not limited to qualifications, experience, job responsibilities, and geographic location. Oxley Enterprises, Inc. offers a full array of benefits including:Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage for you and your family.Life Insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability paid for by the Company.Supplemental coverages including Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital.Additional Life insurance coverage for you and your dependents. 401k plan with various options to select based on your retirement goals.Oxley Enterprises®, Inc. is a certified service-disabled veteran-owned (SDVOSB), veteran-owned (VOSB), and woman-owned small business (WOSB) that has 26 years of experience building and delivering quality IT systems and programs. Oxley is ranked in the INC 5000 7 times (2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025). Oxley is a 2019 - 2025 Department of Labor HIRE Vets Medallion Award Winner. Oxley is Virginia Values Veterans certified.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position at Oxley Enterprises, Inc., please send an email to our Human Resources Department at: careers@oxleyenterprises.com with the following information:Subject Line: Accommodation RequestProvide a description of your accommodation requestInclude your contact information: Full name, Email address, Best number to reach you (optional)We participate in the E-Verify program. http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify