Senior Strategic Communications Specialist

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Job Description

Parsons is looking for an exceptionally talented Senior Strategic Communications Specialist to join our team! In this role, you will support the Chief Data Officer (CDO) of a federal Agency in Springfield, VA. You will play a key role in advancing the Agency’s data-driven initiatives, communications strategy, and organizational transformation.

What You’ll Be Doing

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Supporting the Office of the Chief Data Officer (CDO) in areas such as communications strategy, policy development, data literacy, data integrity, data standards, emerging Data Officer training requirements, metrics, reporting, and other data-related topics

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Assisting in the creation and update of data strategies and policies

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Participating in internal and external meetings, supporting discussions, and engaging in targeted activities related to strategic initiatives, Agency transformation, and strategic communications

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Facilitating and leading data-related meetings, including preparing and disseminating briefings, meeting minutes, and follow-up actions

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Conducting focused analysis and assessments to support “data-centric” strategies

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Assisting with the management of Data Management Programs

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Collaborating with Agency Communications Teams to maintain and organize the Chief Data Officer’s SharePoint sites, ensuring logical organization and accessibility for stakeholders

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Assisting with NCERTS Taskers, including creation, submission, tracking, consolidation, compilation, and reporting of results and feedback to leadership

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Assisting with Weekly Activity Reports, including creation, submission, tracking, consolidation, compilation, and reporting to leadership

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Creating, writing, and finalizing documentation for communications and publications regarding Agency activities, including coordination with internal and external partners and the Agency communications division

Required Clearance

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Must be a U.S Citizen

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Must hold an active TS/SCI security clearance

What Required Skills You’ll Bring

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Bachelors Degree and 7+ years of demonstrated experience in strategic communications, analysis, project planning, goal setting, mission and vision statement development, policy development, and excellent writing skills; additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree

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Proven ability to interpret policies and direction

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Strong verbal and written communication skills

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Experience working in dynamic and demanding environments

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Strong project management skills

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Ability to brief senior leaders and staff to influence decisions

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Ability to work effectively under pressure

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Ability to work independently with minimal oversight

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Ability to formulate, analyze, and resolve plans, policy, and business issues

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Ability to prepare and present complex information effectively

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Ability to lead studies and assessments

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring

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Senior program and project management support, including development and maintenance of SOPs and Plans of Actions and Milestones (POAMs)

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Experience designing, developing, and implementing organizational performance metrics to measure and report progress against policy, plans, and data literacy training goals

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Ability to facilitate partnerships and relationships with internal and external entities to advance Agency objectives

Security Clearance Requirement

An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required to apply, however, the selected candidate must be able to obtain a Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph clearance prior to the start date.

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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