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Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience)
Business - Support
Sofia, Bulgaria (On/Off-Site)
Culmen International LLC is seeking to hire a Senior Advisor for Public Affairs and Communications support for a Department of State contract onsite in Sofia, Bulgaria.
The Senior Advisor will be embedded at the Government of Bulgaria’s Ministry of Defense and focused on building a sustainable strategic communications capability across the Bulgarian military. Providing expert guidance and technical assistance needed to develop, implement, and sustain a strategic communications capability in the MOD. Advising the MOD in contributing to, as appropriate, national level strategic communications and countering foreign malign influence efforts within the Government of Bulgaria.
Provide recommendations for establishing a new strategic communications framework within the MOD.
Collaborate with the MOD to develop a strategic communications strategy aligned with national objectives.
Offer advice to the Government of Bulgaria on effective partnerships with the MOD to implement strategies for countering malign information.
Assist in formulating strategic communications plans, engaging target audiences, addressing vulnerabilities, and establishing communication channels.
Recommend best practices for countering misinformation and identifying future effective campaigns.
Help the MOD assess workforce needs for strategic communications and create career pathways to enhance recruitment and retention.
Advise on supporting national efforts to counter foreign malign influence.
Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders in the Ministry of Defense for effective collaboration.
Work with MOD officials to identify gaps in strategic communications and consult with relevant government entities.
Share expertise on necessary reforms and propose legislative, policy, and training enhancements for a robust communications capability.
Assist in developing procedures that incorporate legal considerations into operational decision-making.
Identify barriers to change in strategic planning, offer recommendations, and collaborate on solutions to achieve desired outcomes.
U.S. citizen.
Active Secret clearance
Have reached, at a minimum, the rank of O-5 in the military or equivalent in a civilian capacity (i.e., FS-02/GS-14 or industry equivalent).
Master’s degree in areas such as National Security Policy/Affairs, International Affairs, Security Studies, Public Administration, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Diplomacy, Communications, Foreign Area Studies, or a similar field AND at least six (6) years of U.S. military and/or U.S. civilian professional experience on countering foreign information manipulation through strategic communications.
OR
Bachelor’s degree in National Security Policy/Affairs, International Affairs, Security Studies, Public Administration, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Diplomacy, Communications, Foreign Area Studies, or a similar field AND at least ten (10) years of U.S. military and/or civilian professional experience working on countering foreign information manipulation through strategic communications.
Experience conducting organizational, mission, and workforce needs assessments on communications capabilities for large organizations (100+ personnel).
Experience developing high level, organization-wide communication strategies.
Experience coordinating and implementing strategic and operational plans involving a variety of stakeholders.
Experience in using a data-centric approach to develop, execute, and assess communications campaigns.
Experience managing or implementing communication campaigns in multiple channels.
Experience in the field of countering mis/disinformation and/or foreign malign influence.
Experience advising senior officials in government, military, and/or other large institutions (100+ personnel).
The Senior Advisor will be embedded at the Government of Bulgaria’s Ministry of Defense and focused on building a sustainable strategic communications capability across the Bulgarian military. Providing expert guidance and technical assistance needed to develop, implement, and sustain a strategic communications capability in the MOD. Advising the MOD in contributing to, as appropriate, national level strategic communications and countering foreign malign influence efforts within the Government of Bulgaria.
Provide recommendations for establishing a new strategic communications framework within the MOD.
Collaborate with the MOD to develop a strategic communications strategy aligned with national objectives.
Offer advice to the Government of Bulgaria on effective partnerships with the MOD to implement strategies for countering malign information.
Assist in formulating strategic communications plans, engaging target audiences, addressing vulnerabilities, and establishing communication channels.
Recommend best practices for countering misinformation and identifying future effective campaigns.
Help the MOD assess workforce needs for strategic communications and create career pathways to enhance recruitment and retention.
Advise on supporting national efforts to counter foreign malign influence.
Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders in the Ministry of Defense for effective collaboration.
Work with MOD officials to identify gaps in strategic communications and consult with relevant government entities.
Share expertise on necessary reforms and propose legislative, policy, and training enhancements for a robust communications capability.
Assist in developing procedures that incorporate legal considerations into operational decision-making.
Identify barriers to change in strategic planning, offer recommendations, and collaborate on solutions to achieve desired outcomes.
U.S. citizen.
Active Secret clearance
Have reached, at a minimum, the rank of O-5 in the military or equivalent in a civilian capacity (i.e., FS-02/GS-14 or industry equivalent).
Master’s degree in areas such as National Security Policy/Affairs, International Affairs, Security Studies, Public Administration, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Diplomacy, Communications, Foreign Area Studies, or a similar field AND at least six (6) years of U.S. military and/or U.S. civilian professional experience on countering foreign information manipulation through strategic communications.
OR
Bachelor’s degree in National Security Policy/Affairs, International Affairs, Security Studies, Public Administration, Political Science, Public Policy, Public Diplomacy, Communications, Foreign Area Studies, or a similar field AND at least ten (10) years of U.S. military and/or civilian professional experience working on countering foreign information manipulation through strategic communications.
Experience conducting organizational, mission, and workforce needs assessments on communications capabilities for large organizations (100+ personnel).
Experience developing high level, organization-wide communication strategies.
Experience coordinating and implementing strategic and operational plans involving a variety of stakeholders.
Experience in using a data-centric approach to develop, execute, and assess communications campaigns.
Experience managing or implementing communication campaigns in multiple channels.
Experience in the field of countering mis/disinformation and/or foreign malign influence.
Experience advising senior officials in government, military, and/or other large institutions (100+ personnel).
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