Strategic Communications Manager

Who We're Looking For (Position Overview)

The Strategic Communications Manager supports enterprise communications, public affairs, and stakeholder engagement efforts by developing and executing communication strategies that align with organizational objectives. The role ensures consistent, accurate, and timely messaging across internal and external audiences, supporting leadership communications, outreach initiatives, and mission visibility.

This position integrates content development, executive communications, and multi-channel messaging to improve coordination, strengthen engagement, and enable informed decision-making across the organization.

What Your Day-To-Day Looks Like (Position Responsibilities)

• Develop and execute strategic communication plans aligned with organizational priorities and objectives.
• Draft and refine communication products, including talking points, briefings, reports, and messaging materials.
• Support executive communications by consolidating inputs, editing content, and preparing leadership-ready materials.
• Coordinate public affairs and communication activities to ensure consistency in messaging and branding.
• Plan and support outreach events, communication campaigns, and stakeholder engagements.
• Manage and update communication content across digital platforms, publications, and presentations.
• Produce visual communication products, including graphics, reports, and multimedia materials.
• Maintain communication workflows to ensure timely development, review, and dissemination of materials.
• Support stakeholder engagement efforts through preparation of materials, coordination, and documentation.
• Maintain communication standards, templates, and processes to ensure consistency across teams.
• Track communication activities and develop reports to support performance visibility and continuous improvement.

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Requirements):

• Active Secret security clearance.
• 12+ years of experience in strategic communications or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience (8-10 years with Bachelor’s degree; 6-8 years with Master’s degree).
• Experience supporting communications in federal, DoD, intelligence, or cyberspace environments.
• Experience supporting public affairs, communications, or outreach programs within federal or defense environments.
• Familiarity with DoD communication processes, policies, and coordination with Public Affairs Offices.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing communication strategies across multiple audiences and platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of executive-level materials.
• Experience developing communication products, including reports, briefings, and multimedia content.
• Ability to coordinate across stakeholders and manage multiple communication efforts simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure consistency and accuracy of messaging.

Ideally, You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• Experience developing digital content, including web, multimedia, and data visualization products.
• Experience supporting executive communications and senior leadership engagements.
• Experience planning and executing events, conferences, or stakeholder engagements.