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Associate Administrator for Strategic Communication

Associate Administrator for Strategic Communication, General Services Administration
Responsibility
Management Scope

The associate administrator for strategic communication oversees a deputy associate administrator, the senior communications advisor, the director of public engagement and the press secretary.2
In fiscal 2020, GSA had 11,813 full-time equivalent employees and a budget of $40.3 billion. The agency manages $500 billion in federal assets, including 8,600 government-owned or leased buildings — 482 of which are historic properties — and 208,000 vehicles.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversees the Office of Strategic Communication.
• Manages the development of communication strategies designed to ensure the agency meets its mission and business goals.
• Oversees media relations and web-based communication efforts.
• Manages efforts related to media affairs, public engagement, corporate communication and media requests.
• Ensures clear and effective messaging to the public.
• Provides strategic direction on major policies and initiatives.
• Works to engage and empower GSA’s workforce.

Strategic Goals and Priorities
[Depends on the policy priorities of the administration.]
Requirements

• Subject matter expertise, increasingly in social media.
• Management experience.

Competencies

• Ability to communicate complex matters simply and accurately.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership skills.

Past Appointments
  • Teressa Wykpisz-Lee (2021 to present) – Senior Manager, Accenture Federal Services; Senior Corporate Communications Consultant, Exelon; Deputy Associate Administrator for Media Affairs, GSA
  • Mark M. McHale (2018 to 2021) – Internal Communications Lead, Nationwide; Principal, M3 Partners; Director of Internal Communications, Limited Brands
  • Benjamin Kenney (2017 to 2018) – Director of Strategic Communications, State of Indiana; Public Relations Director, Sells Group; Jr. Account Executive, PMK BNC
AGENCY

General Services Administration

Mission: The mission of the General Services Administration (GSA) is to deliver the best value in real estate, acquisition and technology services to government and the American people.1

COMPENSATION

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REPORTS TO

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Footnote
  1. Partnership for Public Service
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