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Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Communications Strategist in Vienna, VA.

Role Description
The Communications Strategist's purpose is to share the many ways that senior leadership cares about our people, whether it's through our training, recognition, engagement, diversity and inclusion efforts, or other programs and philosophies. This role will promote a unified communications strategy grounded in quality, value, and standards. Maintain department-wide voice and branding while customizing communications for executive leadership. Collaborate with Communications management to optimize execution of events, programs, communications, executive communications, script writing and campaigns. Work on assignments that are complex in nature, requiring judgment in resolving issues or making recommendations. Excellent crisis communications, communications strategy, content and storytelling development and executive communication skills are crucial.

• Develop cohesive communication strategies for important initiatives to produce effective and timely deliverables
• Consult and collaborate with clients and stakeholders across the organization to build
relationships and provide guidance to effectively plan, compose and manage the preparation, design, production, and distribution of a wide variety of communications
• Research, write and support the development of talking points, scripts, emails and speeches for internal communications for executive leadership while taking advantage of an executive's unique voice
• Develop communication plans to ensure that project and campaign deliverables are met as well as align communications throughout credit union
• Provide creative solutions for high level internal campaigns and strategies and other
initiatives
• Provide consultative editorial/development services to ensure appropriate copy solutions are used, ensure content accuracy and grammar consistency in style and image
• Analyze quality of work through review of Adobe Analytics summaries/metrics to determine if copy materials/methodologies are effective and produce the desired results, or need to be changed
• Tailor communications by channel and according to strategy
• Provide input and/or makes recommendations for communications initiatives
• Lead large scale projects
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills & Requirements

• Experience in regulatory compliance, risk management, or audit within a financial institution, ideally a credit union.
• Strong working knowledge of credit union regulations (e.g., NCUA, BSA/AML, Reg E, UDAAP, Fair Lending).
• Strong understanding of business and operating environment.
• Demonstrated interest in process improvement, communication, and relationship-building across functions.
• NCCO (NAFCU Certified Compliance Officer) certification strongly preferred; other certifications such as CUCE or CRCM are beneficial.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to think critically and independently while balancing compliance needs with operational realities.
• Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Management
• Credit Union experience
• Experience in regulatory compliance, risk management, or audit within a financial institution, ideally a credit union.
• NCCO Certification (or equivalent
• Cross-Functional Communication

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays’ guiding principles is ‘do the right thing’.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.

Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.

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