Strategic Communications Lead
The Opportunity:
Key to an organization’s growth is strong stakeholder communication that represents and supports its mission, values, and objectives. As a proficient communications professional, you know how to inform and engage key audiences and promote an organization’s reputation. We’re looking for an experienced communications professional like you, who is ready to lead and willing to win for the client and live our mission every day. Here, you’ll share your consulting expertise to oversee the design, development, and production of a variety of internal and external communication materials and media that supports the Department of Defense (DoD) and Army innovation programs.
As a communications leader on our team, you’ll manage the development of creative solutions to complex problems. Your self-guided yet collaborative spirit will shape and nurture relationships with team members, stakeholders, and clients to increase awareness and understanding of program mission and goals from both internal and external audiences.
As the organizational advisor of all aspects of verbal and written communications, you’ll oversee the development of communications plans, news articles, website content, social media content, talking points, executive briefings, and annual reports.
Work with us as we design, develop, and produce communications and outreach products and strategies to support Army innovation for the better.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
- 10+ years of experience with strategic communications and outreach, including stakeholder analysis and strategies, developing and overseeing content strategies for a wide variety of written products for various audiences, and working with and advising senior leaders on executive messaging and products
- 5+ years of experience leading dynamic teams with various communications, and developing, executing, and managing strategies, plans, and schedules to ensure excellence and timely delivery across all products
- Experience translating technical, industry, or military concepts to a variety of audiences and stakeholders, including senior leaders
- Experience with AP Style
- Experience as a content editor, proofreading for grammar, clarity, and intent of product
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams toward milestones and the execution of deliverables strategy in an environment that has several competing priorities
- Ability to work with and advise senior leaders, respond to and recommend courses of action with changing priorities, and adapt writing style to meet the needs of audiences at various levels
- Ability to be a proactive self-starter and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Secret clearance
- Bachelor’s degree
Nice If You Have:
- Experience with the DoD or U.S. Army community
- Experience with innovation-focused organizations or companies
- Experience with consulting
- Ability to be professional and show enthusiasm for client and teammate collaboration
- Possession of excellent relationship management skills, including interpersonal and team working skills
- Possession of excellent listening, observation, analytical, and problem recognition and solving skills
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.
Create Your Career:
Grow With Us
Your growth matters to us—that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like upskilling programs, tuition reimbursement, mentoring, and firm-sponsored networking, you can chart a unique and fulfilling career path on your own terms.
A Place Where You Belong
Diverse perspectives cultivate collective ingenuity. Booz Allen’s culture of respect, equity, and opportunity means that, here, you are free to bring your whole self to work. With an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection, you’ll build your community in no time.
Support Your Well-Being
Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs with HSA contributions, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, and more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and remote and hybrid locations, we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home.
Your Candidate Journey
At Booz Allen, we know our people are what propel us forward, and we value relationships most of all. Here, we’ve compiled a list of resources so you’ll know what to expect as we forge a connection with you during your journey as a candidate with us.
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
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 $81,800.00 to $186,000.00 (annualized USD). 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.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.
- If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
- If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.
EEO Commitment
We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
