MDW is currently seeking a Strategic Communications Lead to support the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering in Arlington, VA. The analyst will provide full-time support to the Director of the Technology Industrial Innovation Base (TIIB) as a support contractor for ManTech Program Support Services (MPSS). The successful candidate will be capable of providing senior-level communications support and leadership to the Contractor communications teams.

　　The Strategic Communications Lead will perform the following job functions:

　　Providea seniorcommunications and marketing expert to lead support to the OSD ManTech Program Director for all program-level strategic communication requirementsemergingfrom the MII, MSTP, M-EWD, and related advanced manufacturing programs.Direct planning and implementation of communications and outreach to external and internal stakeholders.Collaboratewith counterparts across OUSD(RandE), the MIIs, Departments of Commerce Manufacturing USA outreach office, Department of Energy, and Service/Agency ManTech offices to coordinate messaging and outreach.Strategically design ManTech communications for a cohesive marketing approach.Implement the ManTech strategic communications plan.Execute a marketing strategy focused on industry and government promotion of program outcomes, including outreach, technology transition, and other defense manufacturing requirements (e.g., point of need manufacturing and contestedlogisticssolutions).Coordinate with OSD Public Affairs for public release of materials asrequired.Create, revise, and staff press releases, news articles, social media posts, videos, webinars, newsletters, presentations and talking points for leadership and other content asrequired.Required Experience:

　　Thecandidatewill have excellent abilities to research, analyze, assess, interpret, and report research results.Able to work independently with both junior and senior staff in a distributed environment whilemaintaininga strong commitment to deliverable schedules to meet tight deadlines.Expert understanding of Federal Public Affairs operations (e.g., press releases, event coverage) and requirements for customer interactions with Public Affairs, including processes for public release of information.Experience with OSD or DoD Public Affairs operations is preferred.Understands DoD organization use, and limitations on use, of social media.Proficient verbal and written communication skills, comfortable with unstructured verbal interactions, briefings, and meeting moderation.Education Requirement/Required Years of Experience:

　　Master's Degree in a communications-related field from an accredited college or university with three (3) years of relevant experienceORa bachelor's degree from an accredited collegeoruniversity with seven (7) years of relevant professional experience.Clearance Requirement(s):

　　Candidates for this position must have an Active US Security Clearance (Secret)Company Description

　　Incorporated in 2012, MDW is a small business headquartered in Northern Virginia. We provide Federal government clients with consulting, management services, advisory and assistance services, decision support, strategic planning, process planning and improvement, task execution and metrics analysis. Our mission is to make our clients more successful by providing honest assessments, exceptional analysis, prudent advice, direct communication and hard work.

　　Our core capabilities include:

　　Accounting Support ServicesStrategic PlanningCost EstimatingBudget Programming and JustificationBudget ExecutionAcquisition ManagementFinancial Systems Support and IntegrationMDW Associates, LLC ("MDW") is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, religion, co or, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, covered veteran status, mental or physical disability, pregnancy or any other unlawful basis unrelated to the ability to do the job. MDW seeks to employ talented, ethical and entrepreneurial-minded persons. Our applicants and employees are protected from discrimination as required by Federal law.

　　MDW offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits and compensation package for our employees, including but not limited to:

　　HealthDentalVisionGroup Life Insurance/Long Term Disability/Short Term DisabilityRetirement/401(k)Flexible Leave PolicyAll information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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