Communication Strategist IV

USA (On-site)

$150K/yr – $155K/yrFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Description

 
As an affiliate of the PCI Federal, PCI Productions LLC has a passion for our team members and their personal mission for success. We offer excellent insurance, leave and developmental benefits along with some flexibility for remote work opportunities. Come join our organization and be part of an exciting team supporting our Federal, DoD and Private Sector customers!
PCI Productions is searching for a Communications Strategist IV to serve the Office of Communication at NASA Headquarters in Washington D.C. The successful candidate will serve as a Communication Integrator for Headquarters special projects and outreach. This position is in-person, five days per week and some travel is required.
The ideal candidate should have experience working independently within a complex organization. A major component of the position is to manage a new twice per month public facing speaker series. The series will be produced and managed, with collaboration from within the agency and also with industry and the local community.  
 
The successful candidate will work communication plans, internal communication and external communication, producing error-free written communication suitable for various platforms with relentless adherence to Agency messaging. The Communication Strategist IV is also responsible for the planning and executing of communications products as needed, as well as briefing C-suite or A-suite stakeholders as required. The speaker series appearances will need calendar management, subject matter expert management and careful screening of communication topics with other orgs and programs for message alignment.  Relationships within the agency and with the agency’s external partners and the community is also essential.
This position requires executive appearance, extreme responsiveness, methodical attention to detail, creativity, strategic thinking and the ability to work with a variety of personalities.
Responsibilities Include:
  • Manage and oversee the development of communications products and efforts for a twice per week public facing speaker series
  • Manage multiple and complex projects simultaneously under stringent time frames and changing priorities/conditions.
  • Identify and develop strategies, tactics, products, and messaging for small and large activities.
  • Work collaboratively across the entire organization, other federal agencies, international partners, and private sector organizations
  • Develop news releases, talking points, key messages, social media posts, responses to questions, and communications plans.
  • Plan and conduct media and public events.
Educational and Experience Background
  • Bachelor's Degree in journalism, writing, English, or related field
  • At least 10 years of relevant experience.
  • Must be comfortable with tight and dynamic deadlines with changing priorities.  Some travel required.
  • Experience planning and executing events, generating public interest for a new program, managing social content, multimedia projects, outreach events and following approval protocols in a matrixed organization with various stakeholders
Desired Knowledge and Skills
  • Superior project management and writing skills
  • Experience with managing a speaker series desired
  • Experience working in dynamic environment with quick reprioritization required
  • Must work well independently
  • NASA experience preferred
  • Discretion with sensitive information
  • Work with MS Office, Teams, SharePoint
 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS *
The physical demands described herein are representative of those which may need to be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Employees must possess the ability to work in an office environment. If required, employees must be able to operate a motor vehicle which may require sitting for prolonged periods of time to visit other company sites. Must have hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups and over the telephone. Standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. This position may require an employee to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb or balance, reach, push, and pull. The employee may also be required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
 

PCI Federal (PCIF) and its subsidiaries are an equal-opportunity employer. PCIF does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation or identity, Veterans or Disability status. 

Preference may be extended to qualified Native American Indian candidates in accordance with applicable federal law.

 
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PCI Productions, LLC

Building upon our 25 year corporate legacy of delivering high quality communications and business services, Ecke Holdings Company formed PCI Productions LLC. PCI Productions is a 8(a) small business offering innovative and reliable solutions for government customers.PCI productions is a new business entity but brings proven leadership and expertise with 30 years of award winning communication media production, 25 years of government contracting knowledge, DCAA compliant accounting, high quality benefits, and mature business systems for exceptional performance. PCI Productions is an ideal small business prime contractor and partner. PCI Productions is actively seeking competitive bid opportunities, sole source, subcontracts and Joint Venture.

Founded in 2019
Huntsville, Alabama, USA
88 employees (57 in marketing)