Senior Strategic Communications Program Manager
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Barbaricum is a rapidly growing government contractor providing leading-edge support to federal customers, with a particular focus on Defense and National Security mission sets. We leverage more than 15 years of support to stakeholders across the federal government, with established and growing capabilities across Intelligence, Analytics, Engineering, Mission Support, and Communications disciplines. Founded in 2008, our mission is to transform the way our customers approach constantly changing and complex problem sets by bringing to bear the latest in technology and the highest caliber of talent.
Headquartered in Washington, DC's historic Dupont Circle neighborhood, Barbaricum also has a corporate presence in Tampa, FL, Bedford, IN, and Dayton, OH, with team members across the United States and around the world. As a leader in our space, we partner with firms in the private sector, academic institutions, and industry associations with a goal of continually building our expertise and capabilities for the benefit of our employees and the customers we support. Through all of this, we have built a vibrant corporate culture diverse in expertise and perspectives with a focus on collaboration and innovation. Our teams are at the frontier of the Nation's most complex and rewarding challenges. Join us.
Barbaricum is seeking a Senior Strategic Communications Program Manager to oversee communications initiatives for an intelligence community customer in Springfield, VA. The ideal candidate will lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for events management, public affairs, museum operations, and government-industry partnerships.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Communications Lifecycle and Team Management: Lead cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful execution of communication initiatives, including comprehensive strategic communication plans. Evaluate and adapt communication strategies based on data analysis, stakeholder feedback, and emerging trends for optimized engagement and impact.
- Stakeholder Engagement and Public Affairs: Cultivate and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to advance organizational goals and manage public perceptions through public affairs campaigns. Provide strategic counsel to senior leadership on navigating complex political and media landscapes.
- Event Management and Community Relations: Plan and execute high-profile events and outreach activities to engage stakeholders and raise awareness of organizational priorities. Collaborate with partners to develop community relations initiatives that enhance organizational reputation and effectiveness, leveraging feedback to inform future strategies.
- Internal Communications: Develop and implement internal communication strategies to ensure consistent messaging and engagement across all organizational levels. Facilitate two-way communication channels to promote transparency and collaboration, fostering a positive organizational culture.
- Protocol Compliance: Provide expert guidance on military, government, and international protocol to ensure professionalism in interactions with stakeholders. Coordinate protocol arrangements for high-level events, maintaining adherence to established procedures and standards.
- Museum & Exhibit Marketing: Develop marketing strategies to promote museum exhibits and manage operations to enhance visitor experiences and preserve cultural heritage assets. Collaborate with stakeholders to create engaging exhibits aligned with organizational goals.
- Executive Communications: Craft strategic communications materials for senior leaders and provide media training to enhance communication effectiveness. Monitor media coverage and public sentiment, providing analysis and recommendations to address issues and opportunities proactively.
- International Affairs and Partnerships: Develop strategic partnerships with international organizations to advance organizational objectives and provide analysis on geopolitical trends to inform decision-making. Lead diplomatic engagements and negotiations to foster collaboration and achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI required
- 10 years of strategic communication experience driving public affairs initiatives on behalf of government agencies or the intelligence community/industry.
- Demonstrated project management skills and leadership in mentoring cross-functional teams and providing strategic counsel to senior leadership, fostering transparency, collaboration, and a positive organizational culture across all levels of the organization.
- Must possess effective delegation and strong cross-functional collaboration skills, working effectively with internal stakeholders from different departments to align public affairs strategies with broader, highly-technical organizational objectives.
- Proven success in developing and implementing comprehensive strategic communication plans, utilizing strong analytical abilities to evaluate data, stakeholder feedback, and emerging trends for optimized engagement and impact.
- Strong communication skills in crafting and delivering strategic communications materials for senior leaders to effectively convey key messages and priorities to internal and external audiences, enhancing organizational visibility and impact.
- Expertise in developing and implementing internal communication strategies that ensure consistent messaging, alignment with organizational goals, and engagement across all levels of the organization, facilitating open dialogue and employee engagement.
- Ability to plan and execute high-profile events, conferences, and outreach. activities that engage stakeholders, raise awareness of organizational priorities, and foster community goodwill, enhancing organizational reputation and standing within the community.
- Experience in cultivating and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including government officials, military personnel, media representatives, and community leaders, to advance organizational goals, enhance public perception, and manage public affairs campaigns.
- Experience in providing expert guidance on military, government, and international protocol, diplomatic etiquette, and cultural norms to ensure compliance and professionalism in all interactions with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proficiency in managing museum operations, including exhibit planning, installation, and maintenance, to enhance visitor experiences, promote museum exhibits, artifacts, events, and collections to diverse audiences, contributing to increased engagement and interest.
- Proven track record in developing and implementing strategic communications strategies aimed at promoting museum exhibits, artifacts, events, and collections to diverse audiences, including visitors, scholars, and stakeholders, contributing to increased engagement and interest. Must have strong analytical reporting skills to define, monitor, and report campaign performance, KPIs, and ROI, as well as actionable recommendations.
Additional Information
For more information about Barbaricum, please visit our website at www.barbaricum.com. We will contact candidates directly to schedule interviews. No phone calls please.
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About The Company
Headquartered in Washington, D.C., Barbaricum is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned small business. At our core, you’ll find people who love to explore and innovate.
Our team has a uniquely complementary skill set. Together we’ve built a hands-on, all-inclusive contracting firm that develops innovative strategies & uses the best of emerging technologies to support our clients’ long-term goals. Our growth has been fueled by repeat business and long-term partnerships with key clients.
We are an ISO 9001: 2015-certified and CMMI Level 3-appraised company that supports a host of government clients with Integrated Communications, Mission Support, Research and Analysis, Cyber Security/Intelligence, and Technology-Enabled Services. Our mission is to transform U.S. Government approaches to problem sets of increasing complexity by delivering innovative solutions, especially in support of National Security missions.
Barbaricum is one of the fastest growing companies in our market. The company is routinely recognized by institutions like Inc. Magazine, GovCon, AMEC, PRSA, and SmartCEO for corporate growth, capabilities, and award-winning client work. Our team is dynamic and agile, providing global support to current missions across five continents. We are also focused on developing and maintaining our vibrant corporate culture, having most recently been named a Best Workplace for 2017 by Inc. Magazine.
We encourage you to explore our site and contact us to learn more about how you can work with Barbaricum.
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