Salary
💰 $89,869 - $103,040 per year
About the role
- Organize requests and invitations for command visits from senior military, Government Congressional personnel, and private-sector partners
- Design visits, secure post locations, and create agenda outlines for programs and products to be showcased
- Research relevant issues, solicit input, conduct strategic analyses, and propose and implement solutions and initiatives
- Develop command taskers and serve as a point of contact on the tasking system
- Manage communication between customers and subject matter experts; conduct initial correspondence and track linkage to final outcome
- Distribute official event correspondence, including invitations, agendas, registration forms, hotel reservations, confirmations, and reminders
- Manage and coordinate meetings and demos, secure meeting/demo space, serve as POC for attendee communications, schedule vendors, and handle on-site management including registration and protocol
- Conduct pre-visit preparation and day-of-event set up and break down
- Develop talking points for experts and collaborate with PAO to develop and clear presentation material
- Quickly draft social media posts/short blurbs about visits/engagements
- Assist with invite creation and invite lists for large events and other logistics (name tags, take away packets, lunches/coffee)
- Provide support for conferences and trade shows
- Maintain a visit calendar and update an after-action (lessons learned) file
- Generate and develop original content based on DHA R&D-MRDC projects and share via social media channels
- Serve as on-site supervisor and manager for Strategic Communications, Marketing, & Multimedia Support Contract staff
- Support Protocol functions and other duties as needed
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Political Science, or a related field
- At least 6 years of relevant professional experience
- Prior experience supporting DoD public affairs offices or similar medical research communications offices
- Proficiency in digital media tools, graphic design, and video editing
- Proficiency in stakeholder engagement and relationship management, including coordination with senior leadership and subject matter experts
- Experience managing communications teams to deliver projects under tight deadlines
- Ability to conduct strategic analysis and synthesize input from various sources to develop actionable plans
- Strong understanding of event planning logistics, including venue coordination, registration, protocol, and on-site management
- Familiarity with DoD OPSEC requirements
- Prior military or science/health event support
- Must be willing and able to report to client site (Frederick, MD) on a daily basis
- U.S. Citizenship required by government contract
- NACI clearance required (as listed)
- Managerial responsibilities (Manager: Yes)
- Two years or more of supervisory experience (preferred)