Sr. Corporate Communications Specialist - St. Louis, MO - Active

Sr. Corporate Communications Specialist needed for a Contract to Hire opportunity with SOC's client to work hybrid in St. Louis, MO.

*Candidates must have an active TS/SCI clearance to be considered for this role.

Job Description:
Our client is looking for a Corporate Communications Staff, Level 3 to provide support for the corporate communications mission of the CIO and IT Services Directorate. The team works to support the communication needs of department leadership and the workforce from a corporate perspective and through key mission areas, initiatives and priorities identified by the director and deputy directors. This support includes the creation, development and implementation of a variety of communication materials and events, to include, senior leader briefings and talking points, news and information articles, graphics and web support, marketing and branding, and events, such as town halls, brown bags, information sessions, etc.

Top must-have skills/experience/education:

• Possess a bachelor degree in Communication, Journalism, English or relevant experience with 7-10 years of experience.
• Demonstrate advanced skill in oral and interpersonal communication, and writing at collegiate and professional levels, especially news and feature writing. Demonstrated written and oral communication skills with drafting documents and briefings.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing critical thinking data gathering and analytic skills.
• Demonstrated experience with AP Style guidelines.

Pluses:

• Demonstrated experience in Communication Management with senior leadership and the remaining organization on a daily basis.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Suite to create required documentation and briefings.
• Demonstrated experience with SharePoint.

Responsibilities:

• Support communications projects as aligned to five key strategic mission areas of IC ITE/Cloud Migration; Cybersecurity; Mission Evolution and Emerging Capabilities; GEOINT Standards, Architecture and Engineering; workforce development and transformation.
• Assist groups, divisions and offices highlight and publicize related mission initiatives and audiences to a variety of audience through a multitude of communications tactics.
• Develop effective communication strategies, plans and tactics that highlight and promote understanding and awareness of key functional areas of the directorate.
• Research, write, and coordinate news/feature articles or other communiqués, as assigned by Strategic Communications Division chief.
• Develop other communication products, such as briefings, marketing campaigns, aimed at increasing awareness of milestones and initiatives for a variety of audiences.
• All products shall be written in accordance with AP Style guidelines and align with Communications Strategy.
• Provide editing support to team members and subject matter experts on internal and external taskers, reviews, and requests, as directed by Communications Division Chief.
• Maintain the group mailbox.
• Follow established timelines, processes and procedures as well as continually look for ways to improve the overall processes, and support to communications mission.
• Create and manage electronic content related to Strategy.
• Communicate with team and subordinate offices on the status of assignments.
• Respond to emails requesting the communications support promptly at the request of the Government to provide assistance with communication needs. (CDRL: Reports, Briefings, Evaluations, Technical Assignments, Transition Plan, White Papers etc.)
• Create communication plans and tactical calendars for assigned communication initiatives.
• Work seamlessly in a team environment, interfacing with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Plan and execute communications tasks as identified and assigned by the Strategic Communications Division chief.

Employment Prerequisites
The following requirements must be met to be eligible for this position: successful completion of a background investigation and d rug urinalysis.

SOC, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer,EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability.

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations, which may have been provided by job boards. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

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Estimated Min Rate: $36.40
Estimated Max Rate: $52.00