Strategic Communications and Policy Analyst - Washington, United States - VPD Government Solutions

VPD Government Solutions
VPD Government Solutions
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Washington, United States

2 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

VPD Government Solutions is a rapidly growing, employee-centric professional services company providing Strategic Communications & Stakeholder Engagement, Acquisition and Grants Management, PMO, IT PMO, and Data Analysis & Governance support to our federal clients.

Our employees proudly serve as trusted advisors and innovative problem solvers for our clients. We are seeking a
Strategic Communications and Policy Analyst to join our diverse and talented team.


Position Overview:

The
Strategic Communications and Policy Analyst will supporting U.S.

Customs and Border Protection's (CBP), Field Operations Facilities (FOF), and is responsible for the development of various communications deliverables such as strategic briefs, reports, papers, policies, and procedures.

This position regularly interacts with OFAM senior leadership.


Responsibilities:


  • Provide communication, outreach, and stakeholder support; including developing responses to
- both external and internal taskers

  • Develop and manage communications and stakeholder outreach plan
  • Prepare a variety of written materials in response to inquiries from senior management, other
  • Prioritize assignments and duties, while managing multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Monitor projects within assigned area of responsibility to inform leadership as needed and ensure
- priorities, issues, and risks are communicated clearly

  • Analyze issues and risks, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions,
- and implement recommendations in support of goals

  • Analyze emerging priorities and develop policies and procedures as needed
  • Incorporate charts and graphics into various documents using graphic design skills
  • Prepare and/or deliver briefings and training presentations
  • Produce monthly newsletters, reports, and other collateral documents
  • Work efficiently in Microsoft SharePoint, managing updates and developing various pages, forms,
- and capabilities for the PMO

  • Perform other related duties needed to achieve VPD and/or customer mission success

Required Qualifications:


  • Bachelor's degree in communications or related field.
  • 10+ years of relevant experience in performing management consulting, communications, and policies activities
  • Proven track record in multifunctional project team leadership, data analysis, problem solving, process improvement, and negotiation
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public, etc., sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
  • Strong and confident presentation and public speaking skills
  • Travel required, likely less than 10% but could vary dependent upon business demands
  • Must be able to obtain a U.S. Customs and Border Protection Security clearance experience with federal government contracting
  • U.S. Citizenship required

Desired Qualifications

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
  • Experience with graphic design software such as Visio or Adobe

Why work for VPD?

  • VPD is proud to be a certified Great Place to Work in See more about what our employees think Working at VPD Government Solutions | Great Place to Work
  • Robust employee benefits package beginning on 1st of the month following hire date including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • 401(k) with 5% employer matching
- immediate vesting

  • Flexible time off program including 3 weeks of paid time off and 11 paid holidays
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Employeecentric work culture including company sponsored events, happy hours, and teambuilding opportunities, frequent communications/information sharing from Leadership, supportive and positive teamwork environment, "open door" policy, etc.

Work Location:
Hybrid - Washington, DC/Telework -
CBP
VPD is Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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