Strategic Communication / Business Operations Specialist Level III

CeLeen, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is seeking an Strategic Communication/Business Operations Specialist Level III to support a contract for the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (AFIMSC) Finance Management (FM) Directorate.

Responsibilities for this position may include (but are not limited to):

• Ensuring high-level integration of risk management, strategic planning, policy development, and leadership initiatives into AFIMSC FM operations. This position operates with significant independence and directly supports the development and coordination of DoD and Air Force financial strategies, programmatic planning, and fiscal policy execution.
• Craft and deliver strategic messaging for senior leaders, including the development of DV talking points, executive-level speeches, and presentations that effectively convey AFIMSC
• Translate complex financial and policy guidance, including PB submissions, NDAA certifications, and DoD programming documentation into clear, compelling communication products for leadership decision-making and public engagement.
• Advise senior leadership on message alignment with DoD and Air Force standards, ensuring consistency across communications, policy interpretation, and strategic objectives.
• Synthesize legislative, budgetary, and programming information into briefing materials and strategic narratives that support executive decision-making and stakeholder engagement.
• Support the development of high-level policy and risk communication strategies, ensuring senior leaders are equipped with the tools and messaging needed to advocate for resources and manage mission-critical functions.
• Assist with executive-level briefings and oversight reporting, translating complex risk assessments, COOP planning, and compliance strategies into accessible and persuasive executive summaries.
• Prepare and coordinate strategic communication in support of O&M budget submissions, spend plans, and execution reviews, ensuring alignment with overarching Air Force messaging.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of senior leader communications, aligning fiscal milestones with messaging strategies to support transparency, accountability, and mission alignment.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, facilitating message coordination, alignment of appropriated fund communication, and clear representation of AFIMSC FM objectives.
• Using information from internal AFIMSC databases to provide reports to AFIMSC/RM staff to verify or update Execution plan data, Spend plan data, unfunded requirements analysis, 80/20 obligation mandates, and end of year reporting requirements.
• Tracking appropriate financial data in order to support management in the preparation of reports utilized for recurring AFIMSC meetings and quarterly Group, Board, and Council meetings.
• Supporting integration of budget execution efforts as the AFIMSC/RM and AFIMSC evolve. Conducting analyses of existing financial data and assisting in reviewing business rules and AFIMSC policies to deliver a monthly key process indicator report to assist in the development of AFIMSC/RM improvement plans.
• Analyzing all pertinent data to evaluate financial and programmatic issues, procedures, and policies for development of improvement plans.
• Developing and presenting analysis of FM areas of opportunity.

Work Environment:

• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone and printers) and /or occasional Loud noise (airfield, large equipment).

• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to sit, stand, talk, and hear.
• Employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel:

• 0-10% / Minimal travel expected: offsites, meetings, training, a conference.

CeLeen, an operating firm of Command Holdings, a Pequot company, is a tribally-owned firm providing management consulting services to U.S. government agencies.

Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given to qualified Native Americans and spouses in all phases of employment.

At CeLeen, our employees are the embodiment of our success as a firm. Our team is comprised of a tenacious group of professionals located across the globe. It includes military veterans and spouses of active duty troops, former federal employees, policy experts, academics, attorneys, and technical and business experts, all of whom share a strong work ethic and the skills to succeed in both collaborative and independent environments. CeLeen is invested in the long-term success of both our clients and colleagues for the right reasons. Our dedication to putting good government into practice is underpinned by a merit-based culture that measures success by productivity and credibility.

CeLeen will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability. Please send your request to the Human Resources Team.

CeLeen is committed to equal employment opportunity based on merit. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and in accordance with EO 14173 and Federal Employment Laws: Equal Employment Opportunity and Employee Polygraph Protection Act. 

CeLeen's Affirmative Action Program is available to any employee or applicant for employment for inspection upon request, to the extent required by federal regulations. The Affirmative Action Program can be accessed during normal business hours by making an appointment with the Human Resources Team.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business related field plus 10 years of DoD financial management experience directly related to budget execution and strategic planning //OR// Master's degree in business related field plus 5 years experience.
• Current, active Secret security clearance.
• Demonstrated experience providing strategic communication support to include developing DV talking points, speechwriting, messaging and executive level presentation development for senior leadership.
• Demonstrated strong Organizational, Communication, and Interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated experience in Mission critical Issues as it applies to Strategic Planning for FM, DoD Programming, Budget estimate submissions, Presidents' Budget (PB), and National Defense Authorization Act Certification documents (NDAAC).
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of O&M/Budgeting, Execution, and Spend Plans.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications.
• A professional proficiency in English is required.
• Ability to access federal facilities in compliance with Real ID. More information about Real ID can be found here: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id/about-real-id and at https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. CeLeen will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• MA/MS in business, finance, accounting, organizational leadership, or business management.
• Direct experience with USAF finance directly related to budget execution and strategic planning.
• Expertise with interagency/external relationships (Air Force, MAJCOM, SAF, HAF, Installations and the Defense Finance and Accounting System (DFAS) is highly desired.

CeLeen offers a competitive benefits plan including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance