Program Manager/Communications Specialist

Develops, manages and implements program management processes and procedures as well as providing communications strategy expertise, planning and execution.

Duties will include: 

• Develops and supports the execution of a Strategic Communications Plan that is comprehensive and includes all aspects of communications planning, support and execution
• Identifies stakeholders and target audiences in support of client objectives
• Develops metrics to measure and determine return on investment for clients in the area of strategic communications activities
• Develops messaging platforms and communications approach and strategy
• Provides cradle to grave project support, ensuring logistics, budget, contracts, cost, and ensures issues are anticipated and resolved in a timely manner
• Plans, organizes, coordinates and manages complex and diversified projects that range from simple, quick turnaround programs to highly complex strategic campaigns
• Analyzes funding requirements related to current work and future planning
• Tracks and manages multiple projects simultaneously
• Develops performance measures, goals and assessments.  Closely monitors project progress including creating GANTT Charts, briefings and executive summaries
• Evaluates client communication programs to include internal and external communication strategies, tactics and stakeholder impact
• Creates memorandums of agreement/understanding, information papers, contractual inputs and statements of work
• Has experience in working with senior leaders and is able to capture critical program knowledge and translate that into actionable deliverables
• Applies analytical, creative and technical evaluation methods to projects relating to program efficiency, budgeting and planning
• Multi-tasks, plans, schedules, supervises, and improves project effectiveness
• Has advanced skills with Microsoft Office tools and Microsoft Project
• Must be familiar with DOD market

Qualifications: Preferred education and training:  Master’s degree or equivalent.  Experience as a Program Management Professional (PMP) is recommended.

Clearances:  Must have a secret clearance with the ability to obtain a top secret clearance

Minimum Experience:  Ten (10) years of relevant experience

Location: Client Site in the Washington Metropolitan area