Internal Relations Manager

Barbaricum is a rapidly growing government contractor providing leading-edge support to federal customers, with a particular focus on Defense and National Security mission sets. We leverage more than 15 years of support to stakeholders across the federal government, with established and growing capabilities across Intelligence, Analytics, Engineering, Mission Support, and Communications disciplines. Founded in 2008, our mission is to transform the way our customers approach constantly changing and complex problem sets by bringing to bear the latest in technology and the highest caliber of talent.   Headquartered in Washington, DC's historic Dupont Circle neighborhood, Barbaricum also has a corporate presence in Tampa, FL and Dayton, OH, with team members across the United States and around the world. As a leader in our space, we partner with firms in the private sector, academic institutions, and industry associations with a goal of continually building our expertise and capabilities for the benefit of our employees and the customers we support. Through all of this, we have built a vibrant corporate culture diverse in expertise and perspectives with a focus on collaboration and innovation. Our teams are at the frontier of the Nation's most complex and rewarding challenges. Join us.  
Barbaricum is seeking a highly skilled and versatile Internal Relations Manager to co-lead the national messaging strategy on behalf of a national Federal agency. As the lead writer and editor, you will play a pivotal role in crafting engaging and impactful content while serving as the primary point of contact for all offices across the organization. Your role will involve managing a multitude of ongoing requests, ensuring efficient intake, and seamless execution of communication initiatives. Additionally, you will collaborate on SMART objective campaign planning and management to drive action among target audiences and be proficient in budget management. You will also be responsible for maintaining internal resources, such as an intranet site, newsletters, and coordinating employee outreach resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead Writer and Editor: Take charge of crafting compelling and polished content for internal communications, including newsletters, memos, articles, and announcements. Ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with the agency's messaging and tone. Co-Lead the national messaging strategy and collaborate with the communication team to develop and execute a comprehensive national messaging strategy that aligns with organizational goals and objectives. Provide guidance and mentorship to junior writers, fostering their growth and development within the team.
• Internal Stakeholder Management: Act as the main liaison between various offices within the agency, fostering strong relationships, and effectively addressing their communication needs and facilitating micro campaigns on their behalf. Manage and maintain internal resources, such as the intranet site, to ensure employees have access to updated and relevant information, training, and resource materials. Support the planning and coordination of internal events, meetings, and town halls, ensuring seamless communication to attendees.
• Marketing and Publicity: Promote agency initiatives, achievements, and success stories internally to build a sense of pride and engagement among employees. Coordinate across departments, public affairs officers, and executive leaders. 
• Digital Content Management and Strategy: Develop and implement comprehensive content plans to ensure consistent and timely delivery of messages to internal audiences. Possess excellent skills in managing and strategizing digital content, leveraging various platforms and channels for maximum impact. Manage and maintain a national blog, curating relevant and engaging content to keep employees informed and connected. 
• SMART Objective Campaign Planning and Management: Develop and implement communication campaigns with Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound objectives to drive desired actions among target audiences. Utilize the PRSA RPIE (Research, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation) model to guide communication strategies and measure the effectiveness of campaigns.
• QA/QC Editing: Maintain a high standard of quality control by thoroughly editing and proofreading all communication materials to eliminate errors.
• Engage Audiences through SEO Expertise: Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of Search Engine Optimization to optimize content and improve organic visibility. Utilize your background in communications and journalism to engage and captivate internal audiences, ensuring messages resonate and drive action.
• Communication Evaluation and KPI Reporting: Systematically assess the impact of communication initiatives through comprehensive evaluation and reporting. Measure key performance indicators (KPIs)