Sr Director Corporate Outreach

As Sr Director Corporate Outreach, you will provide strategic leadership and oversight for the development and implementation of strategies and programs to communicate the company’s vision, performance, business objectives, culture and values to the public, outward facing customers, and other stakeholders. This role is pivotal in amplifying SNC's brand and reputation by leveraging recent successes and driving strategic initiatives to position the company as a trusted leader in innovation and industry excellence. You'll partner with internal and external parties to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate strategic external communications in support of thought leadership including speaking opportunities for SNC leaders, awards, and developing meaningful content in support of SNC’s overarching business goals. Working in tandem with our Communications Office and WDC Office, you will help influence public opinion and policy decisions through strategic communications activities, correct inaccuracies, anticipate and manage crisis communications, act as one of our spokespersons, and develop relationships with media and advocacy organizations.

As the Sr Director Corporate Outreach, you will be responsible for developing, managing, and executing comprehensive outreach programs to enhance the company's relationships with key corporate partners, stakeholders, and the broader business community. This position involves building and maintaining strong partnerships, driving corporate engagement initiatives, and promoting the company's mission, values, and objectives through effective communication and collaboration. The majority of your work will be in the National Capital Region.

Our team is responsible for government affairs, international strategy, international business, and trade and regulatory compliance. We provide strategic guidance across the organization, helping to find alignment and compliance between SNC and the national security priorities of the U.S. government.

Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Initiatives & Momentum Building:
• Capitalize on SNC's recent successes to drive strategic initiatives and enhance the company's visibility and reputation.
• Identify and execute opportunities to sustain and grow momentum in the marketplace.

2. Thought Leadership & Relationship Building:
• Identify and execute strategic thought leadership opportunities that support SNC's brand and objectives, including speaking opportunities for SNC leaders, awards, and strategic/meaningful content to support Thought Leadership and prepare them to execute
• Build and maintain relationships with key thought leaders, think tanks, policymakers, industry influencers, and media representatives.
• Facilitate trusted connections that align with SNC's strategic goals and connect SNC leadership with key organizations as speakers and industry experts.
• Serve as an ambassador of SNC in the National Capital Region, representing the company to thought leaders, think tanks, customers, media, administration officials, and industry partners.
• Identify organizations and memberships to enhance SNC's profile

3. Collaborate with internal teams to understand priorities and craft messaging that resonates with diverse stakeholders; Strengthen the SNC brand by showcasing program wins, past performance, and innovative solutions.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field of Study

• Relevant experience may substitute for required education

• Progressive knowledge and understanding of one or more of the following disciplines: public relations/affairs, communications, media

• Proven experience in the application of varied communications channels including brand, media, corporate, crisis, and internal

• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills, with a knack for creative and engaging copywriting and a detailed eye for editing

• Mastery of the ability to manage complex situations, delegate authority, lead and inspire your team, drive innovative thinking, instill collaboration, drive for success, challenge status quo and demonstrate ability to adapt to dynamic situations

• Active Secret Clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Typically 12-15 years of relevant experience; 10+ years demonstrated communication program execution experience

• Higher-level degree may be considered in lieu of relevant experience

• Proven experience in thought leadership and strategic content development in support of overall brand, public relations, or strategic communications.

• diverse audiences.

• Strong network within the National Capital Region, including government, media, and industry leade