Remote Strategic Communications Team Lead Job in Arlington, VA CompuGain

Who you are

• Active Secret security clearance.
• BA/BS degree in related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in strategic communications with a focus on federal programs and knowledge of federal government operations and communication protocols.
• Experience coordinating communications efforts in large-scale IT implementation programs preferably involving SAP S/4HANA.
• Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to produce clear concise and compelling content for diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in using social media platforms and tools to enhance program visibility and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to manage content development processes involving multiple contributors and subject matter experts.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies particularly the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and the ability to manage communications within an agile context.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly organized proactive and capable of driving results in a complex fast-paced environment.

Desirables

• Proven track record
• Change management knowledge
• Local to National Capital Region

What the job involves

• Lead and manage a remote team of no more than 5 skilled professionals.
• Interview and hire candidates to fill open positions within the team.
• Foster a collaborative innovative team culture ensuring clear communication and efficient workflow in a remote environment.
• Develop and implement a robust communications strategy for the S/4HANA implementation program tailored to a federal audience.
• Stay abreast of the latest methodologies and best practices in strategic communications and change management to drive acceptance and engagement.
• Oversee the creation of high-quality written communications including reports briefings newsletters and other program documentation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all communications related to the S/4HANA implementation.
• Deliver the communications strategy and key messages to senior leadership ensuring alignment with overall program goals.
• Utilize agile methodologies specifically the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) to manage communications in a fast-paced iterative development environment.