Savan · 4 months ago
Senior Communications Specialist
Savan is actively recruiting for a Senior Communications Specialist to provide communications strategy and execution support for a major federal health agency information technology (IT) organization. The role involves coordinating a team, mentoring communications staff, and executing a communications strategy aimed at modernizing the IT agency while optimizing costs.
ConsultingInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Support the client with the creation of the communication strategy, key messages, target audiences, and project timelines
Support the execution of the communications strategy
Produce professional-looking reports and presentations, including the development of graphics
Effectively communicate to a variety of audiences, including senior-level management
Contribute updates to a monthly status report on the progress of the evaluation of the state programs, incoming complaints, and overall communications opportunities and activities completed
Plan, support and facilitate governance meetings
Identify and implement process improvement opportunities
Qualification
Required
Six years of experience with federal client-facing exposure
Experience writing intranet and web content, reports, and emails
Ability to work collaboratively
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to analyze and apply critical thinking to a wide variety of complex problems
Ability to coordinate and build relationships with diverse stakeholders and senior-level clients
Ability to plan and facilitate meetings across various stakeholder groups
Experience developing reports, briefings, and decks and helping to present them to clients in a professional way
Experience developing infographics and/or marketing slick-sheets
Ability to effectively complete individual tasks, work in a team environment, and be proactive with little guidance
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Outlook
Bachelor's degree
Ability to hold a public trust clearance
Preferred
Experience with communications strategy for large-scale organizational redesigns