Blue Water Thinking

Blue Water Thinking is a VA CVE-certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

Lead Strategic Communications Specialist

CommunicationsCommunicationsFull TimeRemoteTeam 51-200H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

38 days ago

Salary

$110K - $150K / year

Bachelor Degree10 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Leading communications resources for health informatics contract ensuring communication products are acceptable, of high-quality and meet industry standards. • Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies for VA initiatives related to healthcare transformation. • Oversee the creation of key messages, speeches, talking points, and briefing materials for senior leaders. • Oversee the design and delivery of digital, print, and multimedia communications products and ensure all communications reflect the organization’s value, tone and visual identity standards. • Develop strategies for stakeholder engagement, including events, campaigns, and partnerships. • Provide communications support for key stakeholders, including senior leadership, through the creation of communication materials such as briefings, reports, and presentations. • Develop content for internal and external audiences, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with the VA’s objectives. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that messaging aligns with the overall organizational goals and strategies. • Monitor and measure the effectiveness of communication efforts and provide regular reports on performance metrics.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 10 years of professional experience
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in managing communication facets of an organization, encompassing the formulation and execution of communication strategy, tactics, and messaging design.
  • Proven experience in crafting and implementing organizational strategic communications plans for various audiences.
  • Provide experience leading high performing communications teams.
  • Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail, including experience with Associated Press-style narratives and multimedia products.
  • Strong understanding of change leadership.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical skills to measure communication effectiveness and report on key performance metrics.
  • Experience with crisis communications, including the ability to manage sensitive or high-profile issues.
  • Experience meeting with authors and other team representatives to review communications material, compile inputs/corrections, resolve incompatible comments and provide final publishable materials.
  • Experience explaining in simple language scientific and technical ideas that are difficult for average reader to understand.
  • Experience in word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, and scheduling tools.

Benefits

  • Health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
  • Paid time off
  • Federal holidays
  • Matching 401K plan

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