Strategic Communications and Planning Strategist

Job Description Location: Norfolk,VA,US Remote Work: No Job Number: R0188601 Strategic Communications and Planning Strategist The Opportunity: The key to an organization’s growth is strong stakeholder communication that represents and supports its mission, values, and objectives.
As a communications professional, you know how to inform and engage key audiences and help promote an organization’s reputation.
We’re looking for an experienced communications specialist like you, who is ready to your knowledge and willing to win for the client and live our mission every day.
Here, you’ll use your consulting skills and experience to design, develop, produce, and consult on a variety of internal and external communication materials and media.
You'll provide mass communications consulting to organizational leaders, members, and stakeholders at unclassified and classified levels.
As a communications specialist on our team, you’ll develop creative solutions to complex problems.
Your self-guided yet collaborative spirit will shape and nurture relationships with team members, stakeholders, and clients to analyze customer needs and make appropriate recommendations for tailoring messages and information, communication methods to use, and timing of messages by target audience.
As the organizational advisor of all aspects of verbal and written communications, you’ll oversee and author baseline assessments, design communication approaches or plans, and develop products and vehicles to support the approach.
Join us.
The world can’t wait.
You Have: 5+ years of experience with communications planning and implementation activities Experience supporting multiple workstreams in a customer-focused environment Experience using Microsoft Office programs, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Point Ability to work with government and military clients, respond to changing priorities, and adapt writing style to meet the needs of audiences at various levels Ability to be professional and show enthusiasm for client and teammate collaboration Ability to meet deadlines, adhere to project plans, and work on several projects simultaneously Ability to obtain a security clearance Bachelor's degree Nice If You Have: Experience in the strategic communications field or speechwriting, including change management, content development, Web strategy, and implementation planning Experience writing and editing material in a journalistic style for publication on the Web and workforce messages and newsletters Experience with consulting and government consulting Experience with Navy organization and culture Knowledge of design principles Ability to translate ideas and concepts into professional communication products Secret clearance Master's degree in Communications or Marketing Change Management or Knowledge Management Certification Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.
The projected compensation range for this position is $73,000.
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The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees.
This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
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If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.
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