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Culmen International

Communications Manager

Culmen International, Bethesda, Maryland, us, 20811


Communications Manager

Job Locations

US-MD-Bethesda

ID

2024-3738

Position Type

Regular Full-Time

Clearance Requirements

Ability to Obtain Clearance (Post Hire), Ability to obtain Public Trust/NACI

About the Role

Culmen International is hiring a Communications Manager to provide support for the National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE) at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) and will be onsite in Bethesda, MD.The National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE) improves the lives of service members with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and other invisible wounds of war through excellence in TBI clinical care, research, and education.NICoE is part of DoD's initiative to foster an enabling environment that ensures our warfighters and public servants have a clear point of entry to the care system. NICoE provides a clear path through diagnosis, treatment, and reintegration.The PMO Communications Manager ensures that all program-related communications are clear, consistent, and effective, helping to drive program success and stakeholder satisfaction.What You'll Do in Your New Role

PMO Communications Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring effective communication within a Project Management Office (PMO). Here are some key responsibilities and skills associated with this role:* Develop Communication Plans: Create and implement communication strategies to keep stakeholders informed about project progress, changes, and outcomes* Stakeholder Engagement: Ensure that all stakeholders are engaged and informed through regular updates, meetings, and reports* Content Creation: Produce clear and concise communication materials, such as newsletters, status reports, and presentations* Coordination: Facilitate communication between project teams, senior management, and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and transparency* Crisis Communication: Manage communication during project crises or issues to ensure accurate and timely information dissemination* Oversee all program outreach efforts targeting various stakeholders including the public, potential partners, stakeholders, and DoD and other USG staff* Coordinate with colleagues responsible for program design, award management, and monitoring, and ensure that the program plans are also aligned with the broader communication strategy* Manage the effort to conceptualize and produce informational, educational, training, and research* Creation and submission of content (blogs, websites, newsletters)* Regular delivery of content and updates to internal and external audiences (sharing program updates, lessons learned, etc.) to maintain desired profile* Assess the level of outreach success on an ongoing basis, recommending any changes to the outreach strategy.* Manage client social media* Create engaging text, image, and video content* Design social media posts to sustain readers' curiosity and create interest with campaign products* Report on online reviews and feedback from customers and fans* Provide distinguished visitor facility tour support* Create and maintain information briefs and white papers for various audiences* Support response to taskers as neededRequired Qualifications

Excellent Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey information to diverse audiences

Highly collaborative style; experience developing and implementing communications strategies. Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with an eye for detailsOrganizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple communication channels and ensure timely delivery of informationInterpersonal Skills: Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders at all levelsTechnical Proficiency: Familiarity with communication tools and platforms, such as email marketing software, project management tools, and content management systemsAnalytical Skills: Ability to analyze communication effectiveness and make improvements based on feedback and dataDesired Qualifications

A minimum of 3 years leading communications, media relations, social media and/or marketing operationsExperience working on a team, PMO, an office, or high visibility programA minimum of 7 years of experience relevant to media relations, communications, marketingGovernment communications experience requiredDoD communications experience preferred

About the Company

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, improving global health and humanitarian programs, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 140 countries, we help our customers to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments worldwide.The determination of compensation at Culmen International, LLC is based on various factors such as location, the individual's unique combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, clearance level, experience, internal equity, contract-specific affordability, and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $95,000 - $125,000 annually. This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Culmen's total compensation package for employees.Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with 100% of the premiums paid by the company for all employees and their eligible dependents (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)401k - Vested immediately and 4% matchLife insurance and disability paid by the companyAFLAC AvailableTuition Assistance12 Paid HolidaysAt Culmen International we are committed to creating, promoting, and sustaining a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our commitment to these values is unwavering across all our work around the world. We include and celebrate employees of diverse races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, ethnicities, nationalities, socioeconomic statuses, languages, (dis)abilities, ages, and religious commitments. These differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our employees and clients. Culmen is an equal opportunity employer.To learn more about Culmen International, please visit www.culmen.com