Specifications include, but are not limited to: The DDOE has developed a plan for a new system for internal and external communications that is designed to build internal and external understanding of the DDOE’s priorities for 2015-2017. The DOE is interested in bringing on a consultant for a period of not more than four months ending in June 2015 to help institutionalize this work and build a sustainable infrastructure. Executing a communications strategic plan across the DDOE. Creating the processes, protocols and policies that will lead to consistent, timely communications internally and externally. Providing training in communications to all employees. Providing training and coaching for communications leads in each of the branches. Creating new vehicles for internal and external communications. Writing speeches and other communications collateral for the Secretary. Writing and editing press releases. Providing strategic communications advice to the Secretary.