Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive Strategic Communications Plan for the GPN program, including internal and external messaging frameworks aligned with Marine Corps and DoD communication standards.
• Create, edit, and disseminate program communications products including briefings, newsletters, fact sheets, talking points, web content, and executive-level information papers.
• Coordinate and synchronize GPN communications efforts across HQMC, MCICOM, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, and other stakeholder organizations.
• Support senior leadership engagement by drafting speeches, remarks, and presentation materials for GPN-related forums, conferences, and working groups.
• Monitor and track stakeholder feedback and develop responsive communication products to address concerns, highlight program progress, and reinforce key messages.
• Collaborate with the Program Manager and government COR to ensure all communications products align with contractual deliverables, program objectives, and Marine Corps branding standards.
• Develop and manage a program communications calendar to coordinate message timing and maximize stakeholder reach.
• Support media engagement, congressional inquiries, and public affairs efforts related to GPN program activities as directed.
• Maintain records of all communications products and develop metrics to assess the effectiveness of communications strategies.
• Assist in the development of training and orientation materials to onboard new stakeholders and program participants.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Affairs, Journalism, English, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic communications, public affairs, or stakeholder engagement within a DoD or federal government environment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute communications strategies for complex programs across multiple stakeholder audiences.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with a proven track record of producing executive-level products.
• Active Secret security clearance.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint) and common collaboration platforms (Teams, SharePoint Online).

Preferred

• Master's Degree in Strategic Communications, Public Affairs, or related field.
• Experience supporting Marine Corps or MCICOM communications programs.
• Familiarity with Marine Corps doctrine, organizational structure, and personnel management systems.
• Experience with digital communications tools, web content management systems, or social media platforms in a government context.
• PMP or equivalent program/project management certification.
• Experience supporting congressional liaison or public affairs functions within DoD.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision (82% of employee's premium paid by company, 25% towards dependents)
• HSA / FSA Medical Plans
• PTO
• Flexible Work Environment and Encourage Work/Life Balance
• 401K with Company Match
• Observes all federal holidays
• Professional Development/Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Annual Career Development Process