Senior Strategic Communication Specialist

AVIAN

Senior Strategic Communication Specialist developing multimedia and communication strategies for NAVAIR. Collaborating with internal teams to enhance communication effectiveness and support public relations.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timePatuxent River • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $105,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing comprehensive communications strategies, crafting content for various media formats, and managing stakeholder communications. Proficient in utilizing industry-standard software for multimedia design and public relations support.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Communications PlanningPublic Relations SupportAdobe Creative SuiteMicrosoft Office SuiteNAVAIR Experience

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Hard Skills

Content CreationCrisis Media Response PlanningDigital Image EditingWeb Content DevelopmentInfographic DesignPress Release WritingEvent PlanningStakeholder CommunicationMedia TrainingProtocol Activities

Soft Skills

Leadership AdvisingEffective CommunicationCollaborationCrisis ManagementInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft TeamsSharePointMultimedia SoftwareWireframe ToolsPublication Design Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Department of Defense Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Congressional InquiriesDepartment of DefenseGovernment AgenciesMedia RelationsIntegrated Product Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop responses, provide planning, manage, and brief the findings in response to Congressional, Department of Defense (DoD), other Government agencies, media, industry inquiries and audits
Coordinate with the Program Executive Office public affairs officer to facilitate communications between the media, squadrons, industry partners, NAVAIR IPTs (Integrated Product Teams) and other agencies by providing specialized communications
Create, maintain and implement communications plans
Advise leadership on program messaging
Produce and deliver effective internal and external stakeholder communications using the Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite as well as other current industry software
Craft content for briefs; communications plans and crisis media response planning; media query responses; key messages; press releases; feature articles; award packages; talking points/speeches; social media posts; etc.
Support public relations to include, but not limited to senior leadership interview preparation, media training, event planning/coordination, protocol activities, and engage in promoting or creating an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations
Design multimedia products to include, but not limited to infographics, illustrations, logos/branding, web content development, wireframe and web page mockups, prototyping, publication design, fact sheets, photography, digital image editing, museum-quality wall displays, tradeshow displays and coordination

Requirements

What you’ll need

MA/MS degree plus 13 years work experience performing duties described in responsibilities
Bachelor’s Degree plus two (2) years additional work experience performing duties described in the functional description of the labor category may be substituted for a Master’s Degree
Two years of experience supporting NAVAIR
Microsoft Teams and SharePoint experience
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance
Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Telemedicine services
TRICARE supplement for veterans
Flexible and paid time off
11 paid holidays
Paid sick leave
Maternity and bonding leave
Military training leave