About Blue Water Thinking
Guided by our principles of value generation, continuous innovation, customer-centricity, and vested collaboration, Blue Water Thinking proudly supports our Federal clients in achieving their Agency goals.
Founded by a decorated twenty-eight year Veteran of the United States Army, Blue Water Thinking understands and supports the mission of our Nation's war fighters, Veterans, their families and caretakers.
Leveraging our executive team's military experience and private and public sector consulting expertise, Blue Water Thinking takes an integrated "one-team" approach and brings to bear best-fit solutions, thought leadership, and grit to meet our client's transformational needs.
Fueled by our values of integrity, respect, professionalism, stewardship and customer service, the Blue Water Thinking team understands the power of the human connection, collaboration, humility and loyalty to one another, our clients and industry partners.
Lastly, our formula for success is simple: Build something good, take care of our people, keep our clients satisfied, nurture our work ethic and reputation, build long-lasting partnerships, enjoy what we do and give back as much as possible.
Job Description:
Blue Water Thinking is seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Business Presentation Specialist to join our team, supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This role requires a strategic thinker with a knack for analyzing client information, developing engagement strategies, and managing customer delivery activities. The successful candidate will demonstrate in-depth knowledge in strategic communications, lead and motivate staff, and ensure that project teams perform efficiently on schedule and within budget.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze client information and develop engagement strategies to meet objectives.
- Manage customer delivery activities, including service aspects of the customer portfolio.
- Develop and implement strategic communications plans.
- Manage, motivate, and lead staff; build and manage effective project teams.
- Ensure that engagement teams perform work on schedule and within budget.
The position operates on a hybrid work schedule, requiring on-site presence for five days each pay cycle, primarily in the DC metropolitan area, at various identified VA location.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in business communications, presentation design, or a related field.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and evaluate engagement strategies.
- Proven experience in managing and leading teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in Communications, Business Administration, or related field.
- Certification in Project Management or a related area.
- Knowledge, experience and understanding of VHA.
- Exceptional skills in presentation design and strategic communication.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to effectively manage and motivate teams.
Eligibility:
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the required federal public trust clearance for this role.
Compensation:
Salary for this position is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, location, the candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements.
The proposed salary range for this position is $80,000 - $100,000.
Blue Water Thinking offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, federal holidays, and a matching 401K plan.
Our Commitment to Diversity
Blue Water Thinking, LLC (BWT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status.
Applying for this Job:
- Resume must be submitted in word document format and must include dates in each section (experience, education, certifications...)
- Candidates must fill out the below form to the best of their knowledge