Brief Overview of Position:

Strategic Operational Solutions, Inc. (STOPSO) is seeking Strategic Communications Writer candidates. At STOPSO, we deliver innovative systems, solutions, and services in support of the critical missions of the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, Department of Justice, and Department of Homeland Security along with other federal agencies seeking to ensure the safety and security of our nation. We continually seek to improve support requirements and we are focused on delivering innovative operations and solutions through proven successful methods.

Description of Duties:

This position shall provide working level support to a cohesive team:

• Provide timely writing, editing, and media relations support for command activities and special events
• Support the preparation of news releases, articles, social media content, storyboards for video products, preparatory content for video interviews, response-to-query statements, communication/media plans, fact sheets, backgrounders, white papers, key messages, anticipated question-and-answer sheets, email and public announcements or displays, media-style photography, event scripts, infographics, talking points, speeches, briefing materials, quarterly reports, issue papers, metrics data, and management information reports, media escort, and monitoring of media interviews
• Provide the content in accordance with appropriate style guides, including, but not limited to Associated Press, Navy and ONR styles, and require a minimal amount of editing or rework
• Provide internal communication support, including professional journalistic writing, editing and design support
• Provide writing, editing, and layout support for the command’s (ONR Snap Shot, Mission Bytes Newsletter, ONR Global Newsletter) releases using Adobe InDesign software for release to ONR employees
• Provide other writing and editing of other written Public Affairs products such as press releases and communication plans as needed
• Possess excellent customer relation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with and for senior level DoD and DoN officials and assist them in the process of communicating the ONR message
• Demonstrated competence in research and planning skills to support outreach activities
• Must have the ability to effectively organize and track tasks, and develop well-written business letters and reports
• Ability to convey meaningful messages related to the organizational mission scientific research and technology discovery and transition

Experience and Education Requirements:

• Have the ability to obtain and hold a SECRET level security clearance at time of award and during task order performance
• Minimum of at least five (5) years of experience as a communicator or writer in support of various unique, specialized organizational goals
• Candidates shall have a Bachelor’s degree from a fully accredited institution in a related field of study, such as communications or journalism*
• Previous experience with Defense related public affairs support is required
• Be thoroughly familiar and proficient in using commercial software packages such as Microsoft Office (in particular Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Excel) and SharePoint as well as Adobe InDesign
• Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills
• Written and verbal communication skills, to include presentation development for senior ranking Government officials
• Experience and comfort working through problems with unclear outcomes, creative thinking and problem solving, with an orientation toward results
• Some travel will be required in support of ONR events
• Candidates must provide a maximum of a two (2) page writing sample of a previously published professional publication, which shall be attached to resume

• Additional Consideration - the requirement for Bachelor’s degree may be waived if the proposed candidate has at least ten (10) years of experience as a communicator or writer in support of various unique, specialized organizational goals.