Proven experience directing enterprise PR and strategic communications for large-scale healthcare or government IT projects.
Demonstrated history of establishing communication governance and consistency across complex organizations.
Proven capability in aligning diverse stakeholder groups, including government leadership and contractors.
Exceptional journalism, speechwriting, and public relations skills with a record of simplifying complex topics for public narratives.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute communication strategies, press releases, and risk-mitigation messaging for MHS GENESIS/JOMIS.
Manage media inquiries, facilitate interview prep, and shape public narratives as the PR lead.
Lead comprehensive stakeholder engagement and alignment initiatives across the organization.
Craft executive briefings, talking points, and prepare senior leadership for public appearances.
Benefits
Hybrid work environment with flexibility.
Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
Collaborative work culture focusing on strategic impact.
Full Job Description
Communications Program Lead - Enterprise MHS GENESIS/JOMIS Strategic Communications, Stakeholder Engagement & Public Relations - Hybrid - Washington, DC - FTE
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Program Lead to direct and execute comprehensive strategic communications, public relations, media engagement, and stakeholder alignment for the enterprise MHS GENESIS/JOMIS implementations and operations. The successful candidate will oversee messaging strategy, multi-site stakeholder engagement, public affairs, media relations, and executive visibility across all core functional areas of the program.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic & Crisis Communications Leadership: Develop and execute multi-channel communication strategies, press releases, media advisories, and risk-mitigation messaging across all program domains supporting specific enterprise MHS GENESIS/JOMIS implementations and operations.
Media Relations & Public Affairs Oversight: Serve as the primary public relations lead, managing media inquiries, facilitating interview prep, shaping public-facing narratives, and establishing governance standards for all outward communications.
Stakeholder Engagement & Alignment: Lead comprehensive stakeholder engagement and change alignment across the organization, aligning government leadership, program offices, contractors, functional teams, and community stakeholders.
Executive Messaging & Media Preparation: Craft polished executive briefings, talking points, speeches, and op-eds, while preparing senior leadership for public appearances, media interviews, and high-profile stakeholder presentations.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Proven experience directing enterprise public relations, media engagement, and strategic communications campaigns for large-scale healthcare or government IT deployments (ideally supporting MHS GENESIS or JOMIS Programs).
Demonstrated history of establishing communication governance, press clearance protocols, and messaging consistency across complex organizational structures.
Proven capability in aligning diverse stakeholder groups including government leadership, program offices, contractors, and cross-functional teams across a large footprint.
Exceptional journalism, speechwriting, and/or public relations skills with a track record of translating complex technical systems into clear, compelling public and executive narratives.
