Strategic Communications Specialist

NextGen is seeking a communications specialist(s) to directly support the CECOM

Commanding General, Deputy to the Commanding General, and other CECOM senior leaders for

speaking and key leader engagements, scripting projects, public relations messages, political messaging,

executive presentations, professional journal articles, and messaging the workforce. Senior

communications specialists shall be fluent/current on Department of Defense (DOD), Department of the

Army (DA), and CECOM topics, able to weave various elements of a presentation together in a

comprehensive and logical manner, able to describe complex material and information in detail, and be

able to write in a conversational tone. Senior communications specialists shall be proficient in Associated

Press (AP) Style Guide, and capable of producing work in a "story-telling" tone.

About NextGen:

NextGen Federal Systems is an innovative technology and professional services provider specializing in advanced software solutions and comprehensive mission and business support services. We work in close collaboration with our Customers to truly understand their business and mission goals. Our approach is to design, build, implement, and manage solutions that measurably improve our client’s organizational performance. We have established and foster a corporate culture where we:

• Treat employees with fairness and respect regardless of their position, sexual identity, race, or tenure
• Communicate the importance of our mission and our employees’ contributions to it, ensuring they understand how their job role contributes to the greater good
• Openly promote and communicate our ideas for change and adaptability
• Strive to achieve results as an organization
• Hold employees accountable to their commitments and provide incentives that encourage positive and productive behaviors
• Value the talents and contributions of our employees as the key factor for our success
• Create an environment where people can engage at all levels
• Encourage people to take risks and allow them to make mistakes
  
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

RefID: A01

The Communications Specialist responsibilities include:

• Develops and writes speeches, engagement read ahead briefings, and other communications
• Translates the ideas, objectives, corporate position, and management philosophy into messaging
• that relates to the topic, speaker, and intended audience
• Compose and/or review editorials, press releases, or articles representing CECOM management
• Assists CECOM executives with speech delivery preparations
• Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project
• Works both independently and collaboratively in nature
  
  
  

Experience:

5-10 years of experience in a Strategic Communications role

Bachelor's degree in Communications or an associated field desired

Military/DoD experience desired

Bachelors highly desired

Ability to obtain and maintain Secret clearance

Defense Information School (DINFOS) training and certifications or a similar background, are highly desired

NextGen Federal Systems is an innovative technology and professional services provider specializing in advanced software solutions and comprehensive mission and business support services. We work in close collaboration with our Customers to truly understand their business and mission goals. Our approach is to design, build, implement, and manage solutions that measurably improve our client's organizational performance.