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| Position
Reference |
AA2490 |
| Position
Title |
Communication Specialist |
| Closing
Date |
January 4, 2009 |
Preamble
The total services period may be up to thirty-six (36) months. However, any
initial contract will be for 900 hours with an end term of June 30, 2010.
How the 900 hours will be used/distributed during the initial contract term will
be negotiated with the vendor.
If the Client determines that services are needed beyond June 30, 2010, the
Client and the vendor may reach a mutual agreement to contract for part or all
of the remaining services period.
All work must be performed on-site at the Client headquarter facility in
Sacramento, CA.
Experience
It is desirable for that the Contractor have the following listed experience,
knowledge, skills and abilities:
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Excellent oral and written communication skills |
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Excellent Interpersonal skills |
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Excellent organizational skills |
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Ability to communicate complex subject matter to multiple levels of recipients
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Experience in both business and technical writing |
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Experience in the use of Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Visio,
etc. |
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Experience in meeting planning and facilitation |
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Experience in project coordination and communication (ability to plan and
follow a timeline, engage and follow up with others, etc.) |
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Experience in the development and implementation of a project communication
plan |
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Experience in and knowledge of –
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Training |
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Change Management |
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Organizational Development |
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Proposed Personnel will be evaluated for expertise, education, and experience in
the following listed categories.
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Proposed Personnel Approach Sheet |
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Experience in and knowledge of project and/or organization communication |
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Experience in and knowledge of developing, coordinating and facilitating
communication events |
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Demonstrated team suitability and excellence in interpersonal and
communication skills |
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Experience in and knowledge of Change Management best practices |
Scope of Work Summary
The majority of the Client's projects are Information Technology related which
requires the utilization of the System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodology.
The Communications Specialist may be assigned to multiple teams/projects during
the services period.
Primary Responsibilities
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Evaluate project communication and change management needs |
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Develop project communication and change management strategy |
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Recommend, develop, coordinate and facilitate project communication events
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Work with project manager to develop and execute Project Communication Plan
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Coordinate with Client Communication team to develop themes, style guides, and
templates for project communication, utilizing approved branding standards,
guidelines and tools. |
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Coordinate project implementation with the Client Communications Unit |
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Collaborate with the Client leadership team to understand communication needs
and styles |
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Recommend and develop communications to help project stakeholders manage and
adjust to the various changes occurring as a result of a project |
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Coordinate with the Client Communications Unit and Enterprise Initiatives and
Technology Branch teams to manage various Web communications on behalf of the
projects |
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Perform various project coordination and communication activities as needed
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Utilize best practices for internal communications |
Management reporting:
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Produce and submit weekly status reports to a designated manager |
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Immediately communicate risks and/or issues to a designated manager |
Contact our
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