Senior Communications Analyst

Noctua Strategies is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to support a DHS client in a high-visibility environment in Denver, CO. This versatile role combines strategic communications, executive-level coordination, operational support, and process improvement to help senior leaders manage complex and evolving priorities.

The ideal candidate is an exceptional communicator and resourceful problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment, exercises sound judgment, and takes initiative. Success in this position requires flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to roll up one's sleeves to tackle a wide variety of assignments—from developing high-profile presentations for senior leadership to writing a speech or digging into a congressional report.

We are looking for a collaborative professional who takes pride in delivering high-quality work, anticipates client needs, and is motivated to make the organization more effective.

• Develop high-quality presentations, executive briefing materials, congressional correspondence, and responses to requests for information for senior leadership.
• Coordinate and manage multiple incoming taskings, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely delivery.
• Support a broad range of operational and administrative initiatives, adapting quickly to changing priorities and organizational needs.
• Evaluate existing workflows and develop practical solutions to improve efficiency, including internal tracking systems, new-hire processes, and other operational functions.
• Conduct research, analyze information, and translate complex topics into clear, concise, and actionable materials for senior audiences.
• Build and maintain trusted working relationships with federal law enforcement leaders, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders.
• Anticipate client needs, identify opportunities for improvement, and proactively recommend solutions.
• Contribute to special projects and cross-functional initiatives as needed, demonstrating flexibility and a team-first approach.

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in consulting, government support, operations, program management, strategic communications, or a related field.
• Master's degree in a related discipline, or a Bachelor's degree with equivalent relevant experience.
• Must reside in the Denver, Colorado metropolitan area.
• Outstanding writing, editing, presentation development, and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience developing polished, executive-level deliverables for senior leadership.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, meet tight deadlines, and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and successfully navigate ambiguous or rapidly changing assignments.
• A proactive, collaborative mindset with a willingness to take on responsibilities beyond a narrowly defined role.
• Ability to produce high-quality written materials with minimal reliance on AI tools, recognizing the limitations on AI use in government environments.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain a DHS Public Trust clearance.

• Experience supporting federal government agencies, particularly DHS, homeland security, or federal law enforcement organizations
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Experience developing or improving internal processes, tracking tools, and operational systems.
• Experience serving as a trusted advisor to government clients and senior leadership.
• Familiarity with federal government operations and high-visibility headquarters environments.

Noctua Strategies is a boutique woman-owned management consulting firm that partners with government leaders to solve complex strategy, management, communications, and data challenges. We believe in delivering tailored, high-impact solutions through exceptional people, deep federal expertise, and a commitment to transparency, collaboration, and quality. Drawing on experience rooted in DHS, our team supports law enforcement, intelligence, and civilian agencies across the federal government.

Our culture is one of high standards and intellectual curiosity, and we prioritize teamwork, collective success, and ethical behavior in all we do. Noctua Strategies is an equal opportunity employer.

The salary range for this position is $80,000–$120,000 annually , depending on experience, education, qualifications, and level of responsibility.

Noctua provides a comprehensive benefits package, including company health insurance, a 401(k) with company match, 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually, and all federal holidays.