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Job Description:

Accenture Federal Services is seeking an experienced Strategic Communicator to serve as primary developer, writer, and editor of briefs, speeches, narratives, messaging, talking points, and other command information products.

Responsibilities include:

• Educate and inform the command of the utility of Public Affairs and strategic communication to drive change and align priorities

• Provide timely, accurate and contextual situational awareness and analysis of the information environment to the command group and throughout the organization and its network

• Deliver deep and broad understanding of traditional and emerging media and communication platforms; also knowledge of how they operate internally and how they reach disparate audiences globally

• Propose, plan, develop, coordinate and synchronize the production and dissemination of Public Affairs guidance, activities, statements, responses to queries, supporting media products and collaborative campaigns for external and internal command messaging priorities

• Track, analyze and share key themes, messages and talking points from relevant leaders, spokespersons and influencers

• Provide public speaking and media training and support to leaders across the organization and related units

• Provide communication and relationship management counsel to leadership and throughout the formation

• Integrate with command leaders and staffs, including in subordinate and supporting organizations, to identify and propose actionable solutions for communication risks and opportunities

• Work with a dynamic team to create and effectively distribute timely multimedia messaging products in a wide range of areas; including operations, capabilities, training, recruiting and resource acquisition

• Conduct and oversee relevant research

• Thrive in an agile, adaptive and challenging team atmosphere and be able to excel during travel to austere environments

• Monitor, adapt, incorporate and disseminate relevant best practices and technologies from industry and academia.

Here's what you need:

• 5+ years of experience providing Public Affairs strategic messaging counsel, planning and execution to high-level government or executive leaders to include:

• Knowledge of Public Affairs doctrine and policy.

• Understanding of the missions, structures and relationships of organizations throughout the departments of Defense and State, and the intelligence and law enforcement sectors, including the Joint Staff; Global Combatant Commands; supporting Public Affairs and information operations bodies; and mechanisms for interagency collaboration

• Knowledge of the approval processes associated with sensitive activities sufficient to plan and publish Public Affairs Guidance and coordinate communication with government partners, domestically and internationally.

• Communication tools sufficient to prepare and present multimedia presentations to varied audiences; at a minimum, expertise in Microsoft tools including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

• 3+ years of effective marketing experience involving a deep understanding of strategic planning. Must be adept at setting clear objectives, identifying target audiences, and crafting comprehensive marketing strategies that align with overall command goals. Should be well-versed in market research techniques. This includes conducting analyses, understanding trends, and gathering insights to make informed decisions.

Bonus points if you have:

• Knowledge of the evolving global security environment, including emerging areas of concern, asymmetric threats, and Special Operations capabilities, challenges and priorities.

• Bachelor of Arts or Sciences degree in international relations, government, history, journalism, communications, marketing, business administration or other relevant field; or the equivalent through workplace experience.

Security Clearance:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, New York, Washington, and the District of Columbia . The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/your-future-rewards-benefits) We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, New York, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:

$76,600—$157,200 USD

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_Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. _ Read more here (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/about/inclusion-diversity/us-workforce)

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