Big challenges need bold thinkers.
If you’re someone who sees problems as opportunities, you’ll thrive here. RESPEC is 100% employee-owned, which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your ideas drive real solutions. Since 1969, we’ve tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability.
At RESPEC, you’ll work alongside clients to take on critical problems. Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data-driven technology to improve mining and water systems.
We bring deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to work that matters. If you're looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you’ll fit right in.
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters.
Job DescriptionThe Lead Strategic Communications Specialist is the "Voice of OCI." This role manages the complex task of communicating technical and clinical transformations to a disenfranchised or overwhelmed workforce, ensuring that the value of the Federal EHR is clearly understood.
Detailed Scope of Work & PWS Alignment:
- Comprehensive Communications Strategy: Develop and maintain an executive-level communications plan. Define key messages, themes, channels, and target audiences for OCI initiatives.
- Multimedia Product Oversight: Oversee the design and delivery of digital, print, and multimedia products. Ensure all communications reflect the organization’s values, tone, and visual identity.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Change Leadership: Develop strategies for stakeholder engagement, including town halls, podcasts, and office hours. Translate complex technical topics into accessible language.
- Knowledge Repository Management: Manage a centralized knowledge repository to support stakeholder communication and clinical requirement definition.
Advanced Technical Proficiencies:
- Writing: Mastery of Associated Press (AP) style and narrative storytelling.
- Tools: Expert in MS Office 365, Adobe Creative Cloud, and SharePoint.
- Strategy: Deep understanding of change leadership and organizational communication.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree.
Experience: 10 years total (8 years in senior communications management).
Additional InformationWork Arrangement
- Remote
Compensation: Salary depends on experience and expertise. Compensation includes a comprehensive fringe-benefits package. RESPEC is a 100% employee-owned company and employees are eligible for participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) after a qualifying period.
Featured benefits include:
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) & ESOP (with company match up to 4%)
- Professional Development and Training
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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