Senior Content Strategist

Clarity Innovations is a trusted national security partner, dedicated to safeguarding our nation's interests and delivering innovative solutions that empower the Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of Defense (DoD) to transform data into actionable intelligence, ensuring mission success in an evolving world. Our mission-first software and data engineering platform modernizes data operations, utilizing advanced workflows, CI/CD, and secure DevSecOps practices. We focus on challenges in Information Warfare, Cyber Operations, Operational Security, and Data Structuring, enabling end-to-end solutions that drive operational impact. We are committed to delivering cutting-edge tools and capabilities that address the most complex national security challenges, empowering our partners to stay ahead of emerging threats and ensuring the success of their critical missions. At Clarity, we are people-focused and set on being a destination employer for top talent, offering an environment where innovation thrives, careers grow, and individuals are valued. Join us as we continue to lead innovation and tackle the most pressing challenges in national security. Position Summary We're building a secure, scalable web and mobile application for the United States Space Force (USSF), and content is central to its success. We're seeking a Mid-Level Content Strategist to help translate and execute content strategy across this platform. This role will shape how content is structured, governed, and delivered to diverse user groups - from USSF personnel to broader Department of Defense audiences. You'll collaborate across teams-design, product, development, and communications-and guide a distributed group of content contributors to ensure that all content is effective, consistent, accessible, and aligned with mission needs. Key Responsibilities Platform Oversight: Monitor and maintain content within the CMS (Directus), ensuring contributors follow established workflows, templates, and governance standards. Contributor Support and Training: Act as a primary point of contact for distributed content authors, providing guidance, answering questions, and helping troubleshoot issues related to submissions, formatting, and workflow requirements. Workflow and Process Management: Ensure contributors understand and adhere to publishing processes, including proper tagging, approvals, and content staging before release. Collaborate with Senior Strategist: Work with the senior content strategist to implement content strategy decisions, gather contributor feedback, and escalate issues that require leadership input. Audit & Optimize: Conduct periodic reviews of published content to verify structure, accessibility, and alignment with platform expectations. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with developers, UX designers, and product managers to resolve technical issues, improve CMS experience, and support platform enhancements. Required Qualifications 6+ years of experience in content strategy, UX writing, or content design for digital platforms Eligible to obtain DoD 8140-compliant Intermediate Certification Strong background in working with CMS tools-preferably headless platforms like Directus, Contentful, or Strapi Experience in maintaining and enforcing editorial standards, content models, and governance frameworks Exceptional writing and editing skills with a focus on clarity, tone, and accessibility Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional product teams in Agile environments Familiarity with Section 508 accessibility standards and user-centered content practices Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills Preferred Qualifications 8140-compliant Intermediate Certification: Security+ or BS in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science, from an ABET accredited or CAE designated institution Experience working with public affairs and legal teams within the DoD Experience supporting federal or DoD digital services or working within a regulated or secure environment Understanding of structured content design and content API delivery Familiarity with plain language, information architecture, and UX principles Exposure to security clearance processes or prior work with classified content workflows Experience working in or with the USSF Salary Range: $89,000 - $219,000 We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Clarity Innovations