Command Information and Engagement Manager

Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)Frederick, MD

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Job Description

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a talented Command Information and Engagement Manager
Location: Fort Detrick, Frederick, MD
Department: Defense Health Agency (DHA)
Type: Full Time
Min. Experience: Experienced
Security Clearance Level: Secret

Military Veterans are highly encouraged to apply!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Organize requests and invitations, in collaboration with the Public Affairs Office and other command leadership, for command visits from senior military, Government Congressional personnel, and private-sector partner targets.
Design visits, secure post locations, and create an agenda outline for the specific programs and products to be showcased during the visit.
Research relevant issues, solicit input from appropriate sources, conduct strategic analyses, and propose and implement solutions and initiatives to achieve identified objectives and goals.
Develop command taskers and serve as a point of contact (POC) on the tasking system.
Manage communication between customers and appropriate subject matter experts (SMEs).
Conduct initial correspondence and monitor and track linkage between customer and SME to final outcome.
Distribute official event correspondence to staff and/or SMEs/participants that include invitations and agendas, all registration forms, hotel reservations and confirmation numbers and reminders pertaining to any event.
Manage and coordinate various meetings to include, but not limited to, securing meeting space or demo space for SMEs, serving as the POC for all attendee communications, scheduling required vendors, and on-site management including registration, check-in, and protocol.
Conduct pre-visit preparation and day-of-event set up and break down.
Develop talking points for experts and, in collaboration with the Public Affairs Office (PAO), developing and clearing new presentation material.
Maintain the ability to quickly draft social media posts/short blurbs on visits/engagements.
Assist with invite creation and invite lists for large events.
Assist with additional visit duties to include lunches/coffee, name tags, take away packets, etc.
Provide support for Conferences and trade shows.
Maintain a visit calendar and update an after-action (lessons learned) file.
Generate and develop original contact based on DHA projects and announcements and share via social media channels to present a coherent, militarily relevant and consistent message.
Serve as on-site supervisor and manager for Strategic Communications, Marketing & Multimedia Support Contract staff.
Support Protocol functions as needed.

Required Skills and Experience
4+ years’ experience working with military leaders and using military vernacular 4+ years’ experience creating and displaying visuals for specific conference programs/products 4+ years’ experience with conducting research and strategic analyses 4+ years’ experience with managing communications between the government and relevant stakeholders 4+ years’ experience with planning meetings, conferences, and demonstrations 4+ years’ experience with managing social media channels
Professional Certifications	n/a
Years of Professional Experience	4+ years
Desired experience	n/a
Formal Education	Bachelor’s degree or higher
Citizenship Requirement	U.S. Citizenship required for this specific opportunity
Security Clearance Requirements	Must be eligible or possess a Secret clearance
CRITICAL NOTES:	SSG will not make assumptions regarding your qualifications. Your answers to the mandatory screening questions must be supported by the information on your resume. Applications with inconsistencies will not be considered. Recruiters or Third parties will not be considered. This is a 100% on-site position located at Fort Detrick, Frederick, MD. This is a W-2 position. This position is contingent upon contract award.

U.S Citizenship is required for this specific opportunity. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and be able to obtain a government-granted security clearance. Individuals may also be subject to a background investigation including, but not limited to criminal history, employment and education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness.

Syms Strategic Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or genetic information.

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