Overview
Strategic Communications & Engagement Analyst - SME
LOCATION: Chantilly, VA
JOB STATUS: Full-time
CLEARANCE: Active DoD Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and Poly required.
U.S. citizenship required.
SALARY RANGE: Estimated $190,000+ USD Annually*
- depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications
The Strategic Communications & Engagement SME provides executive-level communications, stakeholder engagement, organizational messaging, and leadership support to U.S. Space Force and national security space organizations.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
- Master's degree in Business, Management, Economics, Science, Technology, Engineering, Statistics, or a related field.
- Minimum 15 years of experience supporting Federal Government acquisition organizations.
- Strong strategic thinking, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to operate in fast-paced, high-visibility environments.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
- At least 5 years of recent experience supporting space programs.
- Experience supporting U.S. Space Force, Space Systems Command, NRO, SDA, or national security space organizations.
- Experience supporting senior executives, PEOs, or headquarters-level environments.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Draft written and visual communication materials for diverse audiences.
- Develop communication plans in coordination with internal stakeholders and leadership.
- Prepare executive briefings, talking points, reports, presentations, and messaging products.
- Assemble and provide guidance on electronic Staff Summary Sheet packages.
- Communicate effectively with offices and stakeholders across all leadership levels.
- Support Program Management Reviews, All Calls, senior-leader meetings, and other high-level engagements.
- Advise leadership on the status of assigned deliverables, communication products, and engagement actions.
- Coordinate cross-functional communication activities among government, military, contractor, and mission partner organizations.
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