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Strategic Communications Specialist (Contingent Hire)
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A Communications or Public Relations Specialist coordinates internal and external communications for a company or organization. Provides information to employees on company activities, such as the launch of a new product or a community service initiative. Writes and edits public communications; develops media contacts and prepares material for press and media distribution; monitors media coverage. May assist with events planning.
$83,766 / year median in Virginia
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Advanced Management Strategies Group (AMSG) is seeking a Strategic Communications Specialist to support a prospective effort with the Global Positioning Network (GPN) Program Office (PO). This is a Contingent Hire position. AMSG delivers high-quality program and performance management services across a broad federal portfolio. Our clients include the Department of Defense (DoD), (including Marine Corps, Army, and Air Force), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Defense Health Agency (DHA), Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Washington Headquarters Service (WHS) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative, high-performing work environment and are committed to excellence in every engagement. Join our motivated team and play a key role in shaping the future of AMSG. Position Summary Translate complex GPN logistics initiatives into polished visual and written narratives for senior military and civilian decision-makers, governance boards, and Joint Logistics Enterprise stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Develop strategic communications plans, messaging, communication products, and stakeholder information packages. Design executive-ready briefing decks, background papers, talking points, decision materials, and governance packages. Coordinate products for senior governance boards and executive steering councils, ensuring message consistency. Meet regularly with the customer to understand initiatives, establish priorities, and manage communications tasks. Convert technical, operational, fiscal, and policy information into clear narratives for diverse audiences. Deliver draft and final briefing products within established event and review timelines. Required Qualifications Demonstrated experience producing executive communications for DoD, federal, or similarly complex organizations. Advanced PowerPoint, writing, editing, visual-storytelling, and information-design skills. Ability to brief, collaborate with, and respond to senior military and civilian leaders. Strong quality-control skills and ability to manage concurrent products under short suspense. Active Secret clearance and eligibility for a DoD CAC. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting flag/general officers, SES leaders, governance boards, or executive steering councils. Knowledge of logistics, Global Prepositioning, Joint operations, or force design. Work Conditions Work may be performed on-site at the Pentagon or Quantico, Virginia, or at a contractor facility, as designated by the Government. Government business hours are generally 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern, Monday through Friday; the workday must support Government business hours. Some positions may require CONUS and OCONUS travel. Employment is contingent upon contract award, position availability, verification of qualifications, and satisfaction of security and onboarding requirements.