Strategic Communications Specialist (part-time) Job Listing at SAIC in McLean, VA (Job ID 2612975)

Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a seasoned part-time Strategic Communications Specialist based in McLean, VA, to support our customer in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a significant impact on mission. This role requires expertise in managing internal communications across digital and print platforms, updating and editing existing content, drafting new materials such as event information for the customer's website, and developing and implementing effective corporate communication strategies to drive impactful outreach and engagement.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a part-time position with the potential to transition into a full-time role; however a transition from part-time to full-time is not guaranteed. 

Responsibilities:

• Oversee internal communications across both digital and print mediums.
• Develop and maintain program documentation, including planning materials, board charters, schedules, action tracking, and briefings for senior leadership.
• Coordinate the distribution of correspondence and documentation to external stakeholders to ensure effective information flow for the office.
• Explore and identify new written channels for effective customer communication.
• Coordinate initiatives and develop communication plans for events and conferences.
• Liaise with the customer's public affairs office and handle requests.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with leadership stakeholders.
• Collaborate with web developers, graphic designers, and/or marketing professionals to produce copy for digital and/or print materials.
• Support the development and implementation of communication strategies and messaging on behalf of senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience.    
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven expertise in corporate communications, with preferred experience in crafting messages for diverse audiences, including broad customer bases and executive leadership.
• Skilled in identifying and recommending opportunities for process improvements within the program. 
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate to gather and consolidate critical data.