Strategic Communications Specialist (Black Wing Program)

Own Your Future. Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Strategic Communications Specialist (Black Wing Program) at NAS PAX River, MD. The Strategic Communications Specialist (Black Wing Program) is key poistion for MTSI and the selected candidate may receive a Sign-On-Bonus in addition to be offered a competitive base salary and semi-annaul bonues.

The candidate will serve as a Strategic Communications Specialist responsible for communicating program priorities, plans, status, and key themes to DoD leadership and resource sponsors for an advanced development aviation program. Candidate will work directly with PEO and program and O-6/GS-15 leadership advise/create presentation and program messaging for diverse audiences to include Congress, Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, other government agencies, and industry.

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

• Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
• Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
• 100% Employee Ownership: we have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
• Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
  • Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  • Flexible schedules
  • 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
  • Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  • Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  • Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
  • Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  • Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
• Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance.

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com.

The candidate will serve as a Strategic Communications Specialist responsible for communicating program priorities, plans, status, and key themes to DoD leadership and resource sponsors for an advanced development aviation program. Candidate will work directly with PEO and program and O-6/GS-15 leadership advise/create presentation and program messaging for diverse audiences to include Congress, Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, other government agencies, and industry. The Strategic Communications Specialist will:
* Plan and execute comprehensive communication strategies in alignment within the customer objectives.
* Identify and introduce methods of delivery, communication channels, modes, and approaches that will effectively engage target audiences.
* Plan strategy for development of content management processes to ensure accurate, relevant and timely information under the guidance of the customer.
* Develop message maps, story boards, and scripts as needed to ensure the appropriate tone, content, and delivery of information that reflects the desired message of the customer to achieve strategic goals and objectives.
* Establish and evaluation strategy that allows for continual process improvement.
* Work closely with the customer and industry partners to develop a comprehensive approach to communications.
* Obtain the appropriate information for service requests and providing any additional assistance necessary to meet the needed requirements.
* Demonstrate the ability to establish a rapport with customers; including the ability to create and sustain a positive relationship; regardless of circumstances or environment

Required Experience & Skills:
* Education: Candidate must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
* Experience: Candidate must have at least eight (8) years of experience in strategic communications.
* Candidate must have excellent verbal and communication skills with the ability to communicate concepts to a variety of audiences, both in person and in writing.
* Candidate must have strong interpersonal skills, collaboration and teambuilding skills, and the ability to interact effectively with various stakeholders.
* Candidate must have the ability to build relationships with multiple teams to support cross collaboration.
* Candidate must have keen flexibility and creativity; ability to identify and respond to evolving priorities and identify solutions to problems.

Travel (~20%) is required for this position.

Desired Experience and Skills:
* Candidate should have experience working with OPNAV staff.
* Candidate should have knowledge of Navy TACAIR aircraft, systems, and weapons.
* Candidate should have experience working in a dynamic, schedule constrained, and complex security environment.

Clearance Requirement: A current SSBI or Federal Investigative Standard Tier 5 (T5) or Tier 5 Reinvestigation (T5R) within the last 5 years. A final DoD Top Secret clearance. Eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartment Information (SCI) in accordance with Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 704 and Special Access Program (SAP) in accordance with SAP Nomination Policy (SAPNP) with no disqualifying security issues that will deem a candidate ineligible for access.

Work Location: Patuxent River Naval Air Station, MD

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