Security Cooperation Strategic Communications Program Manager
Full Time
Arlington, VA
Posted
Job description
Position Summary:
**Availability of Position is contingent upon contract award** Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
At least three (3) years experience in three (3) or more of the following:
Location: Duties will be performed at the Pentagon in Virginia. Telework is possible.
**Availability of Position is contingent upon contract award**
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Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.
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Odyssey Systems has an exciting new opportunity for a Security Cooperation program manager supporting the Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs (SAF/IA). Their mission is to advance US national security by cultivating deep, enduring relationships through security cooperation with our Allies and Partners in support of US Air Force and US Space Force global operations. This position is located at the Pentagon.
**Availability of Position is contingent upon contract award**
Duties include, but not limited to:
- This position will develop, execute and assess an effective strategic communications program for SAF/IA. Incumbent will assist SAF/IA and the USAF in communicating the best message, through the right channels, measured against well-considered organizational and communications-specific goals.
- Develop Strategic Communications Plans that draw upon and aligns SAF/IA, USAF, DoD, US security cooperation objectives as well as international partner perspectives
- Review senior Air Fore officials’ speeches to ensure consistency with the SAFIIA strategic communications plan.
- Develop focused USAF security cooperation messaging themes.
- Prepare/coach senior SAF/IA leaders for speaking engagements; assess senior SAF/IA leaders for their speaking performance and provide professional/candid/constructive feedback and recommendations for improvement.
- Ensure effective coordination of SAF/IA participation in all strategic communication events and fora, including coordination with event/venue point of contact, protocol personnel, etc.
- Ensure strategic communications materials and messaging themes are tailored to the current and relevant international affairs issues.
Qualifications:
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Clearance
: Secret Security Clearance with NATO Secret
Education: Master's degree with a desired emphasis in a Strategic Communications curriculum
Years’ experience: At least seven (7) years experience in Enterprise-level Strategic Communications.
At least three (3) years experience in three (3) or more of the following:
- Public Relations
- Public Affairs
- Public Diplomacy
- Senior Executive-level Speech Writing
At least two (2) years experience in the following:
- Security Cooperation
- Journalism
- Audio & Video Production
- Event Planning
Knowledge and general understanding of the following areas:
- USAF roles and missions.
- Security cooperation, international affairs, security assistance, foreign military sales to include the processes, legislation and players.
- SAF/IA's role within as well as the relationship towards the security cooperation community.
- DoD experience in foreign military sales or international affairs.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with USAF Handbook 33-337, Tongue and Quill
- Prior experience on General Officer/Flag Officer staff.
Additional Information:
Location: Duties will be performed at the Pentagon in Virginia. Telework is possible.
**Availability of Position is contingent upon contract award**
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Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, is an innovative small business committed to providing world-class technical, management, and training support services to government and public sector clients. We focus on people, processes, and performance to deliver superior results. Since our inception in 1997, our commitment to mission success and customer satisfaction has been recognized with exponential growth and exceptional past performance ratings. We accept challenging assignments and drive projects from the planning stages, through implementation, and into operations and support.
Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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