Position Overview The Communications Manager serves as the primary lead for technical documentation, reporting, and communications strategy in support of Base Operations Support (BOS) contracts. This role ensures that all contractual deliverables, technical reports, and stakeholder communications are accurate, compliant, and delivered on time. The manager acts as a liaison between operations teams, management, and external stakeholders, translating complex technical data into clear, actionable reports and communications while highlighting proactive approaches to ensuring the goals of the contract and government are supported.
Key Responsibilities
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Technical Report Development: Draft, edit, and finalize technical reports, performance metrics, and compliance documentation required under BOS contracts.
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Contractual Compliance: Ensure all written deliverables meet contract specifications, government standards, and quality assurance requirements.
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Stakeholder Communication: Coordinate with government, and contractor personnel to provide clear updates, briefings, and summaries.
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Internal Communications: Own internal marketing and communications to the operations team highlighting proactive responses and opportunities
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Process Improvement: Develop templates, style guides, and reporting frameworks to streamline technical writing and communication processes.
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Team Collaboration: Work closely with operations, management, and compliance teams to gather data and translate findings into professional reports.
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Training & Mentorship: Provide guidance to operations staff on technical writing standards and communication best practices.
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MPAS & CPAR Submissions: Maintain, compose, and complete Monthly Progress Assessment Summaries (MPAS) and Contractor Performance Assessment Reports (CPAR) in accordance with government requirements and deadlines.
Required Qualifications
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Education: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Technical Writing, English, Business Administration, or related field.
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Experience: Minimum 5 years in technical writing, communications, or contract support preferred; prior BOS or government contract experience preferred.
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Skills:
- Strong technical writing and editing abilities
- Familiarity with government contracting language and reporting standards
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and document management systems
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
- Ability to communicate complex information clearly to diverse audiences
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Desired Competencies
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Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy and compliance in all written materials.
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Analytical Thinking: Translates operational data into meaningful insights for stakeholders.
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Adaptability: Responds effectively to evolving contract requirements and deadlines.
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Collaboration: Builds strong working relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
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Strategic Communication: Aligns reporting and messaging with organizational goals and contract objectives.
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Supervisory Controls
- Reports directly to the Optimizaiton Manager. Works under general supervision with autonomy in managing communications deliverables. Provides leadership in technical writing standards and ensures compliance with BOS contract requirements.
