StraCon Services Group, LLC is seeking a full time Communications Manager to support our Navy Customer in Dam Neck VA. The Communication Manager will play an integral role conceptualizing and developing compelling material – to help our customer tell impactful and cohesive stories. As a critical member of the creative team, the manager will work in a highly visible, fast-paced, time-sensitive environment to engage with a wide variety of DoD issues and create compelling messages and stories in the form of press releases, articles, feature stories, and news releases. The successful candidate is creative, fast on their feet, and self-driven. Candidates should also have an active SECRET security clearance, or be eligible to obtain one, and previous experience working with the federal government. Essential Job Duties:
• Ensure clear communications and cohesion among project team and constantly identify areas for collaboration
• Write, edit, proofread, and copyedit a variety of documents, press releases, features, magazines, social media content, articles, and other journalistic articles
• Provide communications engagement support for events to include the development of messages to align with client initiatives
• Support the development of a Strategic Communications Plan to include research, data collection, metrics, and in-depth knowledge of communications strategy and execution
• Assist with the occasional creation of basic graphics and videos
• Support the development of content for a network of government video screens and central digital signage
• Schedule and track digital signage content using consistent messages from other communications materials
Travel Requirements:
• Local travel required
Experience Requirements:
• Minimum of four (4) years of related experience in the field of public relations, public affairs, or journalism • Proven ability to support communication programs and products, media relations programs, community relations, special events, and photography support
• Background in and working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and After Effects. General working knowledge of MAXON Cinema 4D, Aerva Digital Signage, and Autodesk Maya a plus
• Proficient in writing, formatting, editing, and maintaining a range of print and digital media
• Knowledge of Section 508 compliance standards and how to create products that adhere to these standards
• Knowledge of NERDS (digital signage network) a plus
• Exceptional writer and copy editor
• Energetic, passionate, and intellectually curious
• Team player with the ability to lead others or be led Education Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, or marketing and four (4) years of related experience OR 10 years of related experience in the field of public relations, public affairs, or journalism
Security Requirements:
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Minimum Secret clearance required
About StraCon
StraCon is dedicated to supporting our government clients and warfighters by “Enhancing their Operational Capability”. With a proven track record, and an employee focused philosophy, we have developed a culture that believes in the talent of the individual. StraCon employees are empowered to “Make It Happen”. Since 2008, we have provided Program Management, Training Systems Products, Financial Management, Instructional System Design, Data Management, Courseware Development, Engineering, Logistics, Foreign Military Sales Support, and a variety other technical services for the Department of Defense.
StraCon offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans, as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and may be eligible for state or contract required paid time off programs.