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Strategic Communications Associate Director, Mid-Level

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Strategic Communications Associate Director, Mid-Level Join to apply for the Strategic Communications Associate Director, Mid-Level role at Jobright.ai Strategic Communications Associate Director, Mid-Level 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Strategic Communications Associate Director, Mid-Level role at Jobright.ai Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Jobright is an AI-powered career platform that helps job seekers discover the top opportunities in the US. We are NOT a staffing agency. Jobright does not hire directly for these positions. We connect you with verified openings from employers you can trust. Job Summary: Protagonist is a company that combines rigorous analysis with advanced technology to provide strategic communication solutions. They are seeking a Strategic Communications Associate Director to lead teams in delivering high-impact communication support to U.S. Government clients, focusing on crafting effective communication strategies and materials. Responsibilities:

  • Cultivate trusted‑advisor relationships with clients—quickly diagnose problem sets, translate technical jargon into compelling takeaways.
  • Own the end‑to‑end delivery of strategic communication and narrative analyses, guiding 2‑4 person teams from kickoff through final delivery and follow‑on recommendations.
  • Transform insight into action: craft clear, compelling briefs, papers, and presentations for senior officials with limited oversight.
  • Keep projects on track: manage scope, schedule, and dollars; document decisions; and coordinate cross-departmental teams.
  • Mentor and elevate talent: coach analysts and leads, give candid feedback, and model company culture.
  • Grow the business: support proposals, white papers, and BD needs while helping to turn great delivery into new work.
Qualifications: Required:
  • Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Management, Communication, Marketing, Psychology, Political Science, or other social science fields.
  • Experience requirements: Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of relevant experience (or Master’s degree and 5+ years of experience). Relevant military or prior government experience in lieu of a four-year degree considered.
  • Possess a current Top Secret security clearance and be SCI/SAP eligible.
  • Demonstrated experience in engaging a wide range of stakeholders, including senior executives, government officials, media representatives, and the public.
  • Stellar business communication skills, including the ability to actively listen, articulate complex concepts, and provide constructive feedback.
  • Proven experience in using frameworks to analyze communication challenges and opportunities, designing interventions, and measuring the impact of communication efforts.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to meet or exceed business expectations.
  • Exceptional project management skills, organizational abilities, problem-solving proficiencies, and attention to detail, including ability to delegate tasks and responsibilities while ensuring accountability and maintaining high standards of quality.
  • Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn about complex, highly technical topics. Openness to new perspectives, ideas, and analytical methodologies.
Preferred:
  • Demonstrated professional experience in the Space domain (e.g., space operations, satellite technology, or related fields within the space industry) and in the defense sector.
  • Knowledge of Air Force and Space Force processes and procedures as it relates to their functional responsibility.
  • Speak/write Air Force, Space Force and Space Acquisition terminology appropriately.
  • Deep understanding of mission critical aspects of space acquisition or familiarity with the U.S. Government acquisitions and budget management.
  • Enjoys working alongside a growing group of critical thinkers, strategists, researchers, analysts, innovators, engineers, and others.
  • Prior work in marketing/communications.
  • Experience in experimentation design, implementation, and analysis.
  • Experience in a client-facing role, delivering insights directly to stakeholders.
  • Strong analytic and critical-thinking skills, with a track record of conducting data-driven analysis (quantitative and qualitative) and effectively communicating findings.
Company: Narrative Analytics - applying Machine Learning and NLP to big data to understand mindsets Founded in 2004, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a team of 11-50 employees. The company is currently Early Stage. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Consulting Industries Software Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Jobright.ai by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for “Director of Strategic Communications” roles. Director of Strategic Internal Communications and Engagement Washington, DC $115,000.00-$125,000.00 3 days ago Washington, DC $103,000.00-$190,000.00 2 days ago Washington DC-Baltimore Area $160,000.00-$170,000.00 2 weeks ago Washington, DC $80,000.00-$90,000.00 2 months ago Senior Director, Climate Communications - 26004 Washington, DC $144,600.00-$207,900.00 1 week ago Washington, DC $90,000.00-$120,000.00 1 week ago Washington, DC $185,000.00-$200,000.00 1 month ago Washington, DC $80,000.00-$90,000.00 2 months ago Strategic Communications Associate Director Washington, DC $91,000.00-$140,000.00 2 days ago Bethesda, MD $90,000.00-$100,000.00 2 weeks ago McLean, VA $128,384.00-$160,480.00 1 week ago District of Columbia, United States $141,000.00-$306,700.00 2 weeks ago Director of Marketing and Communications Washington, DC $185,000.00-$204,700.00 3 weeks ago Assistant Director of Strategic Communications Washington, DC $85,000.00-$95,000.00 2 months ago Director of Public Affairs Communications United States $149,084.00-$198,779.00 1 week ago Washington, DC $110,000.00-$160,000.00 3 weeks ago Director of Public Relations, Non-Classical Washington, DC $110,000.00-$130,000.00 3 weeks ago FLEX Director, Stakeholder Engagement and Communications Director of Public Relations, Institution Washington, DC $110,000.00-$130,000.00 3 weeks ago Washington, DC $94,000.00-$127,000.00 2 days ago Washington, DC $140,000.00-$160,000.00 5 days ago Washington, DC $227,000.00-$296,000.00 2 weeks ago Communications Director, Americans for Prosperity Washington, DC $113,582.00-$135,277.00 3 months ago VP/Director, Brand Content and Reputation Senior Director, North America Public Affairs and Brand Communications Washington, DC $169,600.00-$250,250.00 5 days ago Washington, DC $95,000.00-$105,000.00 3 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr jobright.com

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