Ibis Public Sector is seeking a Strategic Communications Director to manage communications support for various internal and external engagements.  The Strategic Communications Director will develop, implement, and oversee strategic communication plans, including setting priorities and goals, objectives, strategies, and tactics for both internal and external initiatives. 
 

Ibis Public Sector works with U.S. federal government agencies on some of the most advanced projects in the world today. Our work has real-world impacts, including supporting our service members with their missions, workforce improvements, and improving the citizen experience with government services. Join our team and practice state-of-the-art development on projects that MATTER. Learn the latest technologies and processes and apply them with military-grade cybersecurity. 

What You’ll Do 

• Plan and manage strategic communication strategies, including creating timelines, defining success criteria, developing key messages, and identifying effective outreach approaches. 

• Prepare targeted briefings and presentation materials clearly outlining project goals and results for various stakeholder groups, integrating visuals, summaries, and talking points. 

• Produce specialized advocacy content addressing external stakeholders such as congressional members, highlighting program accomplishments and impacts through detailed fact sheets, narrative success examples, and comprehensive presentation materials. 

• Collaborate closely with the Public Affairs Office to craft press releases, official communications, media kits, and supporting documentation for media and public relations efforts. 

• Generate engagement tools for stakeholders, both internally and externally, which encompass event support materials, analytical white papers, town hall documentation, and feedback tools. 

• Create engaging and informative social media materials, including posts, visuals, infographics, and video content to boost digital interaction. 

• Design response templates and supporting documents for crisis situations to enable program leadership to quickly address and manage potential inquiries. 

• Support and facilitate industry-focused events and interactions, such as executive briefings, expert panels, and community meetings. 

• Document and systematically organize all external communications, tracking recipient details, timestamps, and message dissemination for accountability, transparency, and archival purposes. 

• Work with internal stakeholders to optimize communication flow, enhance networking among communicators, and improve content creation and review processes. 

• Regularly assess and document the effectiveness of communications initiatives through detailed metrics, analytical reports, and concise summaries for leadership presentations. 

Who You Are 

• A US Citizen with a DoD Security Clearance 

• 10+ years of experience in developing and implementing communication strategies and plans 

• Ability to conduct stakeholder outreach and communication 

• Ability to process information from multiple sources with frequent engagement with client stakeholders 

• Strong experience working with the Public Affairs Office and critical DoD stakeholder groups 

• Knowledge of DoD prepublication and security review, Public Affairs, and Legislative Affairs processes and policies 

Who We Are 

Ibis Public Sector, formerly known as Isobar Public Sector, is a trusted digital navigator delivering customer-centric solutions to the US Government, Public Sector, and Educational Institutions. We utilize human-centered design, emerging technology, and data-driven transformation to formulate digital solutions to deliver on our clients’ modernization goals and improve mission performance. 
 
We put our people first, above all else. We lead authentically and believe investing in our people is the key to our success. In doing so, we enable purposeful collaboration with our people, stakeholders, and clients, successfully striving for dynamic growth and intentional progress.  

Here are some of the benefits that accompany full-time employment at Ibis Public Sector: 

• We offer flexible time off for vacation and personal time. We believe in treating adults like adults and allowing for open communication between team members and their supervisors to determine proper timing and coverage. 

• Participation in the firm’s Benefits Program. This Program includes medical, dental, vision, life, group voluntary benefits, individual voluntary benefits, short-term disability, flexible spending accounts and parental leave benefits. 

• Other miscellaneous benefits like Short-Term and Long-Term Disability at no cost, company-covered Life Insurance, access to group legal services, identity theft protection through LifeKeys services, etc. 

• After three months of service, you can join the company's 401(k) plan. The company contributes 3% of your salary even if you don't contribute. The company additionally matches your savings dollar for dollar up to 1% of your pay, giving you a total of 5% when you contribute 1%. You must contribute at least 1% to get the additional 1% match from the company. 

The anticipated salary range for this position is $170,000.00-$192,500.00. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other job-related qualifications. 

Ibis Public Sector is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.