Strategic Communications Specialist - Senior

XMSTART is seeking a seasoned full-time Strategic Communications
Specialist to join our team in Arlington, VA
. This role is 100% onsite. The specialist will deliver high-level administrative and operational assistance to the program by conducting outreach to the media, Congress, the Department of Defense, and the public/taxpayers, while also preparing communications materials for external messaging and distribution.

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• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or discipline appropriate for this position is required

• Minimum 10 years experience in related field

• Provide comprehensive support to the Chief of Staff and Corporate Operations team by facilitating the flow of information and communication to crucial organizational groups such as the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), Senior Leadership Team (SLT), the Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Community, and various stakeholders
• Ensure that all relevant parties are well-informed and engaged in organizational initiatives and decisions
• Conduct thorough quality control checks and gate reviews for all packages that require signatures from Executive Leadership, as well as for critical reports and documents
• Use expertise and meticulous attention to detail to guarantee that all materials are not only correct and in alignment with procedural and regulatory instructions but also uphold the highest standards of quality in correspondence, thus contributing to seamless internal and external communication