Strategic Communications Manager
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Job Location:
Huntsville, AL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Family:
Strategy & Transformation Consulting
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
Strategy & Planning
Develop and maintain an integrated Move Communications Plan (strategies audiences channels timeline governance risks KPIs) for each phase: preannouncement planning execution and postmove stabilization.
Align messaging with DoD policy installation leadership Public Affairs Office (PAO) guidance and legal/regulatory requirements (e.g. FOIA Privacy Act OPSEC).
Conduct stakeholder mapping and sentiment analysis; establish feedback loops to identify gaps risks and opportunities.
Internal Communications (Staff & Units)
Design and deliver leadership toolkits FAQs fact sheets talking points commander/manager scripts town hall decks and shift-brief materials.
Plan and facilitate briefings town halls and Q&A sessions; manage intranet updates targeted email campaigns and collaboration channels (e.g. Teams).
Coordinate with HR/Personnel Facilities/Logistics and Operations to ensure synchronized communications on timelines reporting instructions entitlements and community support resources.
External Communications (Oversight Industry Public)
Prepare communication packages and briefings for government oversight officials local government and regional economic/industry groups.
Draft media statements press releases website content community notifications and public meeting materials; support PAO-led engagements.
Assist with public comment periods stakeholder queries and community relations ensuring compliance with environmental safety and security guidance.
Content Development & Channel Management
Create clear accessible content tailored to diverse audiences (leaders service members families civilians elected officials employers community groups and media).
Manage multichannel delivery (email intranet social media per PAO guidance web signage print collateral) ensuring brand and message consistency.
Establish editorial calendars review cycles and approval workflows.
Risk Issues & Crisis Communication
Maintain risk registers and message maps; prepare holding statements and contingency communications for schedule shifts policy changes or community concerns.
Measurement & Continuous Improvement
Define KPIs (reach engagement sentiment comprehension attendance helpdesk volume rumor incidence).
Build dashboards; conduct afteraction reviews; capture lessons learned to refine future move communications.
Collaboration & Governance
Serve as a strategic partner to command leadership PAO HR logistics legal and security teams; enable decision briefings and governance forums.
Maintain compliant records; ensure version control accessibility (Section 508) and audit readiness.
What You Will Need:
Ability OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD TOP SECRET security clearance.
Bachelors degree in Communications Public Relations Journalism Public Policy or related field
FIVE (5) or more years of experience in strategic communications change management communications or public affairspreferably supporting DoD or other federal clients.
Must be willing to go on client site.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance.
Demonstrated experience managing internal and external communications for large-scale moves/relocations realignments or enterprise change initiatives.
Strong writing editing and visual storytelling skills; ability to translate complex operational details into clear actionable messages.
Experience engaging with government oversight officials local industry and community stakeholders; comfort with public forums and executive briefings.
Familiarity with DoD communication protocols OPSEC considerations and PAO coordination.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word PowerPoint Excel Teams) collaborative workflows and measurement/analytics.
Prior experience with installation/unit moves BRAClike activities or base realignment and community engagement.
Certifications: Prosci Change Management IABC/PRSA (e.g. APR) PMP or PgMP (for complex program coordination).
Experience with Section 508 compliance FOIA processes and environmental/community impact communications.
Knowledge of stakeholder analysis tools sentiment tracking and survey design.
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What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical Rx Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity EmployerProtected Veterans Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law ordinance or regulation.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Internal Control
- Accounting And Auditing
- Accounts Handling
- General Services
- Elevator
- Brand
About Company
Guidehouse is the only scaled advisory consultancy in the world to fully integrate commercial and public or government businesses within each of our industry segments because complex problems require both perspectives to address and outwit.
