Strategic Communications Senior Consultant

Alexandria, VA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level15+ years expFull time

Posted 3 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and drive end-to-end DON strategic communications for executive audiences, integrating multi-functional work streams and delivering policy-oriented outputs while coordinating large, high-stakes teams to meet deadlines.

  • Own end-to-end strategic communications for the Department of the Navy, with focus on executive audiences.
  • Lead cross-functional teams, align client and Kearney efforts, and ensure timely delivery of value-added services.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Supporting the developed of Department of the Navy (DON) strategic communications with a target on executive audiences.
  • Developing a structure to support the management of large complex teams that facilitates: prioritizing activities, meeting established deadlines, working closely with the client and Kearney team, seeking out and providing value-added services
  • Integrating multiple functional work streams into a cohesive team
  • Understanding the end-to-end strategic communication in the DON and DON environment and supporting the crafting of policies, memos and other strategic communications that are effective at both the working and executive level
  • Working closely with and communicating the status of project tasks/goals to the client and Kearney team
  • Demonstrating excellent writing and communication skills as significant time is spent drafting/updating communication artifacts
  • Demonstrating strong customer service skills and the ability to work in occasional high-pressure situations with short deadlines
  • Directing and reviewing the work of Consultants and Senior Associates
  • Communicating status of project-related tasks to Team Lead and client
  • Driving improvements to achieve engagement goals

Requirements

  • BA/BS/BBA degree from an accredited college/university with a degree in a relevant field of study
  • Minimum 15 years of progressive, relevant experience
  • Experience working with DoW clients or agencies
  • Experience in DoW financial statement auditing, audit remediation, or audit readiness
  • Proficient skills in MS Excel and other data analytics tools
  • Ability to obtain and maintain an U.S. Secret (or higher, such as Top Secret or TS/SCI) security clearance (requires U.S. citizenship)

Preferred

  • Experience structing large diverse originations
  • Experience leading and implementing process improvement efforts within a Military service
  • Experience managing complex teams and structuring the executive leadership strategy for large complex organizations
  • Experience developing and delivering strategic messaging and communications
  • Experience working with the United States Navy or United States Marine Corps

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan and 529 Education Savings Plan
  • Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account
  • Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurances
  • Legal Insurance and Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program, fitness and wellness benefits, and other firm benefits
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
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