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Corporate Communications
Grant Thornton
Alexandria, VA, United States
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Description
Grant Thornton is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Strategy service line and take an active role in engagement execution, project management and key business development activities.
Grant Thornton Public Sector helps executives and managers at all levels of government maximize their performance and efficiency in the face of ever tightening budgets and increased demand for services. We give clients creative, cost-effective solutions that enhance their acquisition, financial, human capital, information technology, data analytics, and performance management. For more information, visit grantthornton.com/publicsector.
At Grant Thornton, our professional staff applies traditional, cutting-edge approaches and methods to a variety of analyses. As part of our team, the Senior Associate will utilize various methodologies and models to execute client projects.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
• Develop and implement internal and external communications.
• Proactively identify and implement marketing strategies.
• Based on awareness and understanding of client mission and operations tempo, identify and reach out to potential users and user groups.
• Analyze customer needs; make appropriate recommendations for message/information development, communication method selection, and timing of messages.
• Tailor messages by target audience.
• Research, write, edit, and publish communications products (e.g., print, web, electronic, briefings).
• Provide direction to graphic designers, briefing developers, photographers, illustrators and other required staff.
• Prepare material for publication and other media both internally and externally.
• Manage and monitor production schedules.
• Develop new communication methods to reach target audiences.
• Support senior leaders by writing speeches, talking points, video scripts, briefings, and other communications products (e.g., emails, articles).
• Meet or exceed targeted billing hours (utilization).
• Assist with business development activities, such as proposals, capture, account teams, whitepapers, conferences, and/or other thought leadership materials.
Qualifications
• TS/SCI CI Poly required.
• BS in communications or related and/or strong experience with providing strategic communications or speechwriting.
• Knowledge of issues facing NGA, the Intelligence Community, and the Department of Defense.
• Knowledge of NGA, functions, products and technologies.
• Strong data gathering and analytical skills. Proficient with PC computer platforms and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication (oral and written), interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certain job-related certifications if no job-related advanced degrees.
• U.S. citizenship may be required. Ability to work in the United States indefinitely required.
• Travel may be required.
• Ability to work overtime required on occasion.
• Ability to sit in an office environment for long periods of time.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Ability to obtain and maintain firm independence and abide by firm ethics requirements.
• Meet or exceed continuing professional education (CPE) requirements.
Grant Thornton LLP is the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International, one of the six global accounting, tax and business advisory organizations. Grant Thornton’s Public Sector, based in Alexandria, VA, is a global management consulting business with the mission of providing responsive and innovative financial, performance management and systems solutions to governments and international organizations. Visit Grant Thornton’s Public Sector at www.grantthornton.com/publicsector.
It is Grant Thornton’s policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits and termination, are made without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.