Job Description
Job Description
Corporate Overview
SD Solutions, LLC is a fast-growing professional services company, providing Cybersecurity, Strategy & Governance, IT Modernization, Management Consulting, and Professional Services solutions to large and small clients in the federal government sector. Our broad spectrum of services also includes digital & legacy transition, decommissioning, communications, event planning & logistics, and operations. It is our mission to deliver enduring results to our clients using strong business acumen, technical solutions, and management services. Our core values include quality, timeliness, integrity, trusted relationships, and corporate citizenship.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a talented Communications Specialist to support a Program Management Office within the United States Coast Guard (USCG). The successful candidate will develop and implement effective communication strategies to ensure stakeholders are informed, engaged, and aligned with USCG PMO objectives. This role requires strong writing and verbal communication skills to create compelling content and foster stakeholder collaboration for the success of transformation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Communication Strategy and Content Development:
- Develop and implement comprehensive communication plans, including messages, media, and timing, to support USCG PMO program and project goals.
- Create and edit written content, such as memorandums, reports, newsletters, and other publications, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency in messaging.
- Develop communication materials, such as briefs, brochures, and web-ready content, in alignment with USCG PMO branding and messaging guidelines.
Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination:
- Coordinate and facilitate stakeholder engagement activities, including meetings, events, and focus groups, to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
- Support the design and development of strategic communication tools, such as Communication Action Plans, Stakeholder Matrices, and Playbooks, to enhance stakeholder buy-in and engagement.
- Distribute communication materials to ensure timely and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
Support for Transformation Initiatives:
- Assist in communicating critical strategic initiatives, ensuring messages are clear, consistent, and relevant to leadership, mid-grade government civilian, and military personnel.
- Collaborate with USCG PMO stakeholders to ensure communication products align with the Coast Guard Organizational Change Management Plan and support transformation goals.
- Provide writing, editing, and design services to program and project teams to ensure high-quality communication deliverables.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of two and a half (2.5) years of experience in communications.
- Bachelor's degree.
- Demonstrated expertise in:
- Developing and implementing communication plans and strategies.
- Creating and editing written content for various audiences.
- Coordinating stakeholder engagement activities and events.
- Experience supporting:
- Production of high-quality communication materials, such as reports, newsletters, and briefs.
- Facilitation of effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
- Alignment of communication efforts with organizational objectives.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Industry certifications such as Accredited Business Communicator (ABC) or equivalent.
- Experience in federal government or USCG communication initiatives.
- Familiarity with tools such as CG Teams/SharePoint, CG Portal websites, or Microsoft Teams for communication and collaboration.
Employment Type
- Full-time, W2 employment
- Exempt, salaried
- Eligible for paid benefits
Clearance, Citizenship, and Work Location
- Clearance requirement: Hold a current, active Public Trust or higher
- Must be U.S. citizen
- Location: Washington, DC
SD Solutions Culture
We are a fast-growing company who puts people first. Our focus is on building the right team to provide exceptional services to our customers and to grow with our organization. We offer very competitive compensation and a very attractive benefits package. We believe in corporate citizenship and provide several levels of support to students, schools, teachers, and other organizations in our local community. If you are looking for a new opportunity to make a difference and build your career in a positive way, please join us. We're waiting for you.
Equal Opportunity Employer
SD Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. This applies to all employment practices, including hiring, promotion, compensation, and termination. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by law.
Candidate Referral Fee Program
SD Solutions wants to reward you for helping us identify qualified, talented professionals to join our team. Send us your friends and professional connections and we'll reward you with a cash bonus!
To submit a qualified referral, please visit our website. You'll need to send the candidate's contact information and/or resume to SD Solutions and include "Candidate Referral" in the subject line. Your referral must be an active candidate interested in new opportunities. You must include the candidate's full name and contact information (i.e., email address and phone number).
Please https://www.sdsolutionsllc.com/careers/#referral for more details of the Candidate Referral Fee Program for more details of the Candidate Referral Fee Program.