GovCIO is a service-disabled-veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) that offers technology services to improve business performance for government organizations.
Strategic Communications Specialist
Location
United States
Posted
9 days ago
Salary
$120K - $140K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Strategic Communications Specialist
GovCIO
Role Description GovCIO is hiring an experienced Strategic Communications Specialist to refresh the brand identity, differentiate a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Data Modernization initiative from competitors, as well as ensure unified messaging. This position is fully remote, located in the United States. - Support the development of a refreshed Summit brand identity, including unified messaging, differentiated value propositions, and supporting documentation to clearly articulate platform capabilities and audience alignment. - Produce and manage strategic communications and customer‑facing content, helping connect users to available data and tools while creating a “single front door” that explains what Summit is, what it does, and who it serves. - Coordinate and support onboarding and stakeholder engagement, ensuring consistent messaging across teams and helping customers understand platform features, enablement pathways, and onboarding processes. - Develop and execute executive communication support, including leader messaging, organization and employee communications, and presentation content. - Plan and prepare messaging for engagements and meetings across the VA and OIT (Office of Information and Technology). - Manage SharePoint and Microsoft Teams channels, developing creative content ideas to drive engagement. - Build and maintain a communications library of messaging documents, briefing materials, FAQs, good news stories, and other materials. - Foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders to build trust and support. - Ensure all communication materials are consistent with the VA brand’s objectives and values. - Implement day-to-day communications tactics outlined in the engagement strategy and communications plan. - Monitor trends and best practices in internal communications to improve strategies. - Develop strong internal relationships to support communications, stakeholder engagement, and program priorities. - Gather, analyze, and report data on marketing and communication campaigns. - Use insights from data analysis to adjust strategies and improve outcomes. - Innovate and implement new communication tools and techniques. - Continuously improve communication processes and strategies. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Business Management, Computer Science, Information Systems, Journalism, Marketing, Communications, or related fields (or commensurate experience). - 8+ years of experience in communications, project management, marketing, or a similar role. - Experience supporting large‑scale transformation efforts, including change management messaging, communication sequencing, and stakeholder mapping. - Exceptional writing, editing, and presentation skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines, organize complex information, and support leadership communications. - Strong verbal communication and organizational skills. - Ability to work independently and in a remote team setting. - Analytical skills to assess communication processes and campaigns. - Project management skills to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines. - Interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with team members, stakeholders, and partners. - Presentation skills for delivering polished presentations to diverse audiences, including senior executives. Requirements - Deep expertise in federal/VA-focused marketing, including familiarity with VA OIT, data platforms, and government program communication norms. - Certified in GovDelivery (Granicus) Communications Cloud Training / Certification and Public Affairs & Communications Certification (APCO). - Experience with migration support, modernization efforts and platform enhancements. - Experience in healthcare, finance, government, or technology environments. - Familiarity with project management tools and frameworks such as Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow, and SharePoint. - Strong analytical skills with experience identifying workflow inefficiencies and recommending improvements. - Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and documentation skills. Benefits - Ability to obtain and maintain a suitability/Public Trust. - Posted Salary Range: USD $120,000.00 - USD $140,000.00 /Yr.
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