Corporate Communications Support Level 4

The employee shall support SX's corporate communications program. The contractor shall plan, design, administer, standardize, coordinate, and deliver Source communications that support the business process.

Duties Include: As part of the Source Operations Group, individuals in this position will:

· The contractor shall assist in developing, coordinating, and executing a strategic communications and marketing plans for SX and develop a program that will familiarize both internal and external customers with the capabilities and services SX provides.

· The contractor shall assist in the assessment of communications metrics and data to inform strategic communications decisions.

· The contractor shall also be responsible for crafting/providing briefings and helping other members of the Communications Team.

· Create, edit and/or review briefings and other communitive documents for consistency and clarity of message.

Skills and Experience:

Required:

· Demonstrated experience assessing communications metrics and data to support senior decision makers at the executive level for strategic communications decisions.

· Demonstrated experience in editing.

Desired:

· Demonstrated experience with electronic publishing and the publication production process.

· Demonstrated experience in presenting oral and written communications to diverse audiences.

· Demonstrated experience providing strategic level decisions in a team environment.

Labor Category/Family: Corporate Communications

Labor Category/Family Description: Develop and implement internal and external communications. Proactively identify and implement

marketing strategies. Based on awareness and understanding of NGA mission and operations tempo, identify and reach out to potential users

and user groups. Analyze customer needs; make appropriate recommendations for message/information development, communication

method selection, and timing of messages. Tailor messages by target audience. Research, write, edit, and publish communications products

(e.g., print, web, electronic, briefings). Provide direction to graphic designers, briefing developers, photographers, illustrators and other

required staff. Prepare material for publication and other media both internally and externally. Manage and monitor production schedules.

Develop new communication methods to reach target audiences. Support NGA senior leaders by writing speeches, talking points, video

scripts, briefings, and other communications products (e.g., emails, articles). Proficient with PC computer platforms and Microsoft Office

Suite. Strong communication (oral and written), interpersonal and customer service skills.

Related Job Titles: Speechwriter, Technical Writer, Strategic Communication Specialist, Communication Specialist, Communication

Team Lead, Public Affairs Specialist/Officer, Briefing Developer, Staff Officer Outreach Communications, Junior Communications

Specialist, Senior Communications Specialist, Presentation Support Staff, Staff Officer Writing and Editing, Sr. Communications Officer

Level Knowledge/Skill Level Education Years of Exp.

1 Experience with providing strategic communications support, speechwriting or technical writing/editing. Familiarity with defense and intelligence community issues. Experience with data gathering and analytical skills. Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience within related field < 3 years

2 Experience with providing strategic communications support, speechwriting or technical writing. Familiarity with defense and intelligence community issues. Experience with data gathering and analytical skills. Has basic knowledge of the Intelligence Community, and the Department of Defense. Knowledge of NGA desired. Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience within related field 3- 6 years

3 Experience with providing strategic communications support or speechwriting. Knowledge of issues facing NGA, the Intelligence Community, and the Department of Defense. Knowledge of NGA, functions, products and technologies. Must demonstrate strong data gathering and analytical skills. Plans and leads contract sub tasks/projects. Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience within related field 7- 10 Years

4 Experience with providing strategic communications support, speechwriting or technical writing. Knowledge of issues facing the Intelligence Community, and the Department of Defense. Knowledge of functions, products and technologies. Knowledge of NGA desired. Must have strong data gathering and analytical skills. Experience providing executive level support. Leads task team's efforts. Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience within related field 11-14 Years

5 Experience with providing strategic communications support, speechwriting or technical writing. Experience providing executive level support. Knowledge of issues facing the Intelligence Community, and the Department of Defense. Knowledge of functions, products and technologies. Knowledge of NGA desired. Must have strong data gathering and analytical skills. Experience providing executive level support. Leads others in executing strategic communications tasks. Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience within related field 15+