The Office of Strategic Communication is responsible for using communication to help the agency meet its mission and business goals. Major duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Plans and leads a comprehensive and integrated public affairs program across the Office of Strategic Communication and agency service lines and offices that advance agency programs, goals, priorities or public policy initiatives, including developing standards operating
procedures as well as communication policy and procedures for handling sensitive information.
Advises management on the public affairs impact of proposed changes to agency programs, policies, and operations, including ensuring leadership has critical information with which to respond to urgent issues and ensuring enterprise staff and partners are aware of
information and the supporting rationale to respond to issues.
Supervises and oversees the research, writing, editing, and production of plans, products, public affairs materials and information (e.g., newsletters, press releases, news articles for publication in newspapers or periodicals, internal communications, explanatory materials,
etc.) about GSA activities and mission which build mutual understanding between the GSA and with partners, communities, and national and international organizations.
Leads a comprehensive program for capacity building and technical assistance in public affairs for constituencies which includes the use of generally accepted practices for communication and issues management, based upon current research, and serving as an expert advisor regarding the translation of key issues and strategies and promotion of key topics to targeted publics and constituencies.
Participates in directing, coordinating, and supervising of various staff through the supervision of the division by advising, guiding, and working closely with branch chiefs in the planning and accomplishment of assigned programs.
Starting at $143,736 Per Year (GS 15)