Director of Strategic Communications

Responsibilities

• Lead the Communications Division that consists of 26 employees that include 5 people leaders that deliver all functions of Communications to the organization.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate an annual communication strategy in support of the FM&T mission and strategic objectives.
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders and government partners.
• Manage the FM&T brand voice and maintain brand integrity across all platforms.
• Manage media relations and develop contacts with media members (local and industry), influencers and community leaders in strong partnership with our Government Relations Office.
• Directs FM&T Community Affairs efforts and oversees relationships with community stakeholders and community relations investments.
• Direct the creation of digital, video, audio and print content and track engagement across various platforms and make data driven decisions.
• Ensure the organization is well connected and perceived as a leader with our customer and our peers from other companies (via industry engagements, speaking opportunities, awards) as well as internally (transparent communications, recognition, education, visibility).
• Direct the team for event management for the KCNSC to include town halls, offsite events, VIP visits, etc.
• Drive a measurement mindset to demonstrate effectiveness of communication programs.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in communications, marketing, business, or related field
• 10 or more years of experience in corporate communications or related experience
• 2 years experience in directly managing a team
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
• United States Citizenship
• Ability to work on-site as directed by management and as determined by the needs of the business
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance (some positions require additional DOE designations)

Preferred

• 5 years of direct experience working in a defense or government contracting environment preferred
• Advanced Degree (e.g. MBA)
• Demonstrated ability to develop communication strategies and drive results
• Excellent leadership skills and ability to coach, mentor and develop a team
• Ability to instill confidence, leadership and inspire others
• Ability to influence a highly matrixed corporate environment
• Highly collaborative style and relationship builder with the flexibility to manage by influence
• Ability to take information and transform it into useful message and disseminate it to the right audience through the best distribution channels
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills are required, as is Associated Press Style
• Expert-level messaging and storytelling to quickly develop clear, concise messages

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Industry leading 401(k) match
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible work schedule
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Certification & License Programs
• Mission driven culture