Strategic Communications Consultant

Strategic Communications Consultant

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ProSidian Seeks a Administrative Support Strategic Communications Consultant (PACE2) [Key Personnel | Program Manager - Non-Exempt 874-1 Consultant] located: CONUS - Washington, DC

The Strategic Communications Consultant will play a pivotal role in providing executive-level strategic communications services to the Department of the Navy (DON) Office of the General Counsel (OGC). The Strategic Communications Consultant can be located in Washington, DC, or the surrounding area (can also telework using the DON's FlankSpeed communications and productivity environment). This position involves collaborating closely with OGC leadership, subject matter experts, and content owners to develop and execute strategic communication initiatives. The consultant will support the OGC's communication program, policies, and engagement efforts with internal and external stakeholders, including the Department of Defense (DoD) public affairs officials and the broader public. Leveraging best practices in oral, visual, and written communications, the consultant will enhance the DON OGC's public web presence and social media engagement while continuously seeking innovative ways to reach diverse audiences. Applicants may maintain access to a designated classified material storage area and have intermittent authorization to handle Secret/NOFORN materials which requires Secret/NOFORN clearance.

The Strategic Communications Consultant shall provide professional services classified as Strategic Communications Support to perform executive-level strategic communications services for the Department of the Navy (DON) Office of the General Counsel (OGC) and participate in initiatives to perform management support utilizing 360-degree assessments and provide individualized feedback for OGC personnel. Work as part of a Two (02) Person team, with one performing the required strategic communications support and one who will perform the required administrative assistant support.

The Department of the Navy (DON) Office of the General Counsel (OGC) comprises more than 1,100 attorneys and professional support staff dispersed across 140 offices worldwide to provide legal advice to Navy and Marine Corps officials. These officials include the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV), the Under Secretary of the Navy, the Assistant Secretaries of the Navy and their staffs, and the multiple components of the DON, including the Navy and the Marine Corps. The DON OGC senior leadership is comprised of the General Counsel of the Navy (GC), the Principal Deputy General Counsel (PDGC), and the DGC.

The ProSidian Engagement Team shall provide executive-level strategic communications, administrative, and management support services for the Department of the Navy Office of the General Counsel, including its strategic communications program, legal executive administrative support, and talent management support. The Strategic Communications Consultant WILL REQUIRE ACCESS TO Work in a space designated for classified material storage and may occasionally access Secret/NOFORN materials.

The Strategic Communications Consultant shall have worked in the following capacity: Experience in a legal setting and a strong understanding of attorney-client privilege and may have worked in/with several professional job titles as follows:

Attorney: have a law degree (JD) and are licensed to practice law; Paralegal: assist attorneys in various legal tasks, such as research, document preparation, and client communication; Legal Consultant: Legal consultants provide expert advice and guidance to law firms or businesses on legal matters, including issues related to attorney-client privilege; Compliance Officer: Compliance officers ensure that organizations adhere to relevant laws and regulations; Legal Risk Manager: Legal risk managers assess and manage legal risks within an organization; Privacy Officer: In industries where privacy regulations are critical, such as healthcare or finance, privacy officers are responsible for ensuring that sensitive information, including attorney-client privileged communications, is protected in compliance with applicable laws; Records Manager: Records managers oversee the organization and retention of legal documents; Legal Technology Specialist: With the increasing use of technology in the legal field, specialists in legal technology focus on managing and implementing software and systems; Ethics and Compliance Officer: These professionals work to ensure that a company or organization's activities are conducted in an ethical and legal manner; In-House Counsel: If you have a law degree and want to work directly for a corporation, you can pursue a position as in-house counsel.

The primary role of the strategic communications consultant involves developing and implementing internal and external communications strategies and plans and the analysis of stakeholder needs. Strategic communications consultants make recommendations for message and information development, selection of communication methods, and scheduling of messages. They develop messages based on the target audience.

They research, write, edit, and publish communications products. This can include print, web, electronic, and briefings. Also, they develop new communication methods to reach target audiences. Additionally, they oversee the activities of graphic designers, briefing developers, photographers, illustrators, and other related staff.

Responsibilities and duties include:

• Support and advise DON OGC executive-level management, subject-matter-experts (SMEs), and content owners in strategic communications, speechwriting, and public affairs.
• Develop, coordinate, monitor, and analyze communications with various audiences, focusing primarily on external stakeholders ranging from the DON to the public.
• Assist in engagement with DoD public affairs officials, including media relations and Congressional communications.
• Manage multiple social media accounts and enhance DON OGC's public web presence.
• Propose and implement innovative communication methods to effectively reach diverse audiences.

Desired Qualifications For Strategic Communications Consultant (PACE2) | Key Personnel | Program Manager - Non-Exempt 874-1 Consultant Candidates:

• Ability to perform the tasks outlined in the responsibilities and duties section.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in strategic communications, public relations, or related fields within the last seven (7) years (personnel experience).
• Demonstrated knowledge of the DoD, particularly the DON, the Navy, and the Marine Corps, including their public affairs functions, policies, and processes.
• Experience working in a legal setting and familiarity with attorney-client privilege is desirable.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Communications, Journalism, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in communications.
• Proven track record of successful campaigns.
• Strong knowledge of public relations techniques.

Skills Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field is preferred.
• Relevant certifications or advanced degrees in communications or public relations may be advantageous.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical abilities.
• Proficiency in social media management and communication tools.
• Creativity and innovation in developing communication strategies.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Understanding of legal settings and the attorney-client privilege is a plus.

Ability to multi-task and pay close attention to detail.

Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills.

Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

U.S. Citizenship Required - You must be a United States Citizen

Excellent oral and written communication skills (This employer participates in the e-Verify program)

Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe)

Teamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader

Leadership – ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives

Business Acumen – understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people

Communication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing

Motivation – persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions

Agility – ability to quickly understand