The Strategic Communications & Outreach Specialist will support of a federal national security agency by planning and executing strategic communications and outreach activities that translate complex mission and technical concepts into clear, actionable messaging for internal and external stakeholders.
Develop and execute internal and external communication strategies aligned to mission objectives
Produce executive‑level briefings, reports, presentations, and written materials
Plan and conduct external user and stakeholder briefings
Collect, synthesize, and communicate stakeholder feedback to internal teams
Ensure consistent messaging across threads, components, and partners
Translate technical content into accessible messaging for non‑technical audiences
Track effectiveness of communications and recommend improvements

Requirements

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a COUNTERINTELLIGENCE (CI) polygraph
Bachelor’s Degree
FOUR (4) or more years' experience in strategic communications, public affairs, and/or stakeholder engagement
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work directly with technical and executive audiences
Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
Intelligence Community or Department of Defense experience
Familiarity with JIRA or similar collaboration tools
Experience supporting classified environments

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

strategic communicationspublic affairsstakeholder engagementexecutive-level briefingsreport writingpresentation skillstechnical content translationcommunication strategy developmentfeedback synthesiseffectiveness tracking

Soft Skills

written communicationverbal communicationability to work with technical audiencesability to work with executive audiencesprioritizationadaptabilitycollaborationproblem-solvingattention to detailinterpersonal skills

Certifications

TS/SCI security clearanceCOUNTERINTELLIGENCE polygraph