Communications Specialist III

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc.

. Assist with writing and communication projects supporting a cohesive federal communication strategy.

Posted 10/23/2026part-timeMaryland • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $81,800 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing communication strategies that engage Tribal stakeholders and communities, while ensuring cultural competence and data sovereignty. Proficient in creating branded communication materials and facilitating stakeholder meetings to enhance collaboration and outreach.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Tribal Stakeholder EngagementCommunication Strategy DevelopmentWritten And Oral Communication SkillsProject CoordinationCultural Competence

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Hard Skills

Communication StrategyStakeholder OutreachMeeting FacilitationClient Deliverables PreparationBranded Communications Materials

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationMentoringOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Social MediaMedia RelationsEmail Campaigns

Certifications & Qualifications

Required Customer ClearanceRelevant Certifications

Industry Keywords

Tribal HealthcarePublic AffairsWorkforce CommunicationsData Sovereignty

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with writing and communication projects supporting a cohesive federal communication strategy.
Plan and implement communication strategies for workforce communications and external public affairs.
Facilitate stakeholder outreach, engagement, and partnerships for the Initiative.
Organize and conduct stakeholder workgroup meetings, both in person and virtually.
Summarize discussions and recommendations from stakeholder meetings and help AHRQ staff understand Tribal priorities and needs.
Participate in reviewing and shaping the Tribal Healthcare Data, Research, and Quality Initiative Roadmap.
Coordinate with Tribal leaders, Urban Indian Organizations, and Tribal health programs.
Incorporate Tribal input into project planning while maintaining Tribal data sovereignty.
Support communications strategies spanning social media, media relations, email campaigns, and related channels.
Coach and mentor other communications professionals.
Create and implement branded communications materials for target audiences.
Engage project stakeholders through effective written and oral communication and prepare client deliverables.
Support public engagements, Agency events, media relations, knowledge management, and preservation of the agency's history.
Elevate brand awareness through events, social media, and other communication channels.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be able to obtain and maintain the required customer clearance for access to systems, facilities, equipment and property.
Must possess appropriate level of certifications for this position as required by the contract.
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of five to seven (5-7) years relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience.
Ability to engage Tribal stakeholders and communities with cultural competence.
Ability to organize and conduct stakeholder workgroup meetings in person and virtually.
Effective and professional written and oral communication skills.
Ability to prepare quality client deliverables.
Work is primarily performed in an office environment and requires regular sitting and use of hands, arms, computer, and/or controls.