DCG Communications

Strategic Communications Planner (Army OCPA)

Washington, DC - Full Time

DCG is seeking a well-rounded, organized, thorough, and proactive Strategic Communications Planner (Senior Associate) responsible for delivering full-service strategic and tactical-level communication on behalf of our client, the Army Office of the Chief of Public Affairs (OCPA). The successful candidate will also serve as the Alternate Program Manager in the absence of the full-time Program Manager. The planner will support and oversee activities including but not limited to:

  • Guiding the full process of communication plan development including research, plan development, stakeholder analysis, coordination, and synchronization, execution including product development and publishing, and assessment;
  • Coordinating and leading communication planning meetings;
  • Supporting the achievement of communications objectives by incorporating tactics across the spectrum of communication including multimedia products, social media initiatives, outreach events, and media engagement;
  • Preparing senior leadership for briefings, press conferences, and media round tables;
  • Drafting news releases, and crafting themes, messages and talking points on various programs and systems for use by senior leadership, soldiers, and civilians.
  • Coordinating actions within OCPA and supporting coordination of Army-wide staff actions.

Location: The team works on the client site at the Pentagon and may telework up to two days a week. For the remaining business days, team members must arrive by 0900 except in extenuating circumstances.

Requirements:

  • A bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five (5) years demonstrated relevant experience to have been achieved within the last ten (10) years
  • Demonstrated experience in strategic communications planning, preferably at the strategic level
  • Proven experience developing and implementing external communications planning across multiple communications channels and platforms, including formats such as social media engagement, stakeholder outreach, media relations, and federal agency coordination
  • Ability to grasp tone and voice of the audience(s)
  • Experience developing and writing in a variety of communication formats and styles, including but not limited to news releases, email, and talking points

Preferred qualifications:

  • Understanding of the Headquarters, Department of the Army and the Secretary of the Army’s Title 10 responsibilities
  • Experience as a military Public Affairs officer (commissioned or NCO)
  • Familiarity with Army modernization Programs and the government acquisition process
  • PMP certification

What’s in it for you? 

DCG prides itself on having a unique and flexible culture. We value hard-working, self-motivated, and dedicated employees and are committed to providing an opportunity for tremendous career growth and earning potential. 

Company Culture

  • DCG Life Medium Blog: https://medium.com/dcg-life
  • DCG Life Instagram: @dcglife

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to include the following: 

  • Market competitive pay.
  • A variety of rich healthcare plans including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as group life insurance. DCG pays for 60% of health insurance premiums pre-tax. 
  • 401(k) retirement with 4% corporate match and immediate vesting upon enrollment.
  • Annual monetary supplement toward mental and physical wellbeing, and pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
  • 100% Paid Family Bonding for all new parents (including adoption), short-term, and long-term disability. Family planning benefit towards fertility planning and treatment, adoption, and surrogacy.
  • Generous paid time off including 11 paid federal holidays annually.
  • DCG offers a wide variety of growth and development opportunities such as: internal learning & development programs and professional development for those seeking to further their professional growth.
  • Check out our blog that highlights the benefits we offer to our employees and their families; dive in further to the blog to get a better sense of DCG company culture!

About us: 

DCG Communications (DCG) is a specialized communications consultancy focused on developing influential communications programs to help clients build their brands and enhance their reputations. We work with the federal government and currently support several long-term projects with the following agencies: Departments of Veterans Affairs, Defense, State, Transportation, Homeland Security, Housing & Urban Development, Small Business Administration, and more.

DCG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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