Artemis ARC and Aptive Resources are seeking an experienced strategic communications specialist and project manager with demonstrated experience providing strategic communications, event management, marketing, public affairs, and multimedia support in the federal sector. This role requires a self-starter, proactive problem solver and action-oriented team player. It also requires an individual who is committed to providing superior service, poised under pressure and has a positive and flexible attitude.

This is a contingent hire position.

This position must be performed onsite at Fort Detrick, Maryland.

• Organize requests and invitations, in collaboration with Public Affairs Office (PAO) 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 on the tasking system.
• Manage communication between customers and appropriate subject matter experts (SMEs).
• Conduct initial correspondence, monitor and track linkage between customer and SME to final the final outcome.
• Distribute official event correspondence to staff, SMEs, event participants, to 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 primary point of contact 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.
• Developing talking points for experts and, in collaboration with 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, takeaway packets, and more.
• Provide on-site, virtual, and hybrid support for conferences and trade shows.
• Maintain a visit calendar and update an after-action (lessons learned) file.
• Generate and develop original content, based on client projects and announcements and share via social media channels to present a coherent, militarily relevant and consistent message as required.
• Serve as on-site supervisor and manager for Strategic Communications, Marketing, and Multimedia Support Contract staff.
• Support Protocol functions as needed.

• 6 years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Strategic thinker with a forward-looking approach to marketing trends and technologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Experience supporting complex projects and transformation efforts within the federal government.
• Comfortability with supporting complex client relationships.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

• Strong critical thinking, analytical and time management skills.
• Proven ability to organize, prioritize and work well with others.
• Ability to communicate thoughts, ideas and solutions logically both written and orally.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to receive feedback from clients and implement changes quickly and effectively.
• Ability to get up to speed quickly on complex issues.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment.

DHA MRDC is a global command whose mission is to support medical research in support of the warfighter’s unique requirements. It serves as the core research program of the Department of Defense that was established in 2014 to enhance the related medical research and development programs of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.

Aptive partners with federal agencies to achieve their missions through improved performance, streamlined operations and enhanced service delivery. Based in Alexandria, Virginia, we support more than a dozen agencies including Veterans Affairs, Transportation, Defense, Homeland Security and the National Science Foundation. ​

We specialize in applying technology, creativity and human-centered services to optimize mission delivery and improve experiences for millions of people who count on government services every day. ​

Founded: 2012
Employees: 300+ nationwide

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.