Strategic Communications Program Lead

Job Description

Job Description

National Security Strategic Communications (Program Lead) (TS/SCI Security Clearance Required)

We are seeking a National Security Strategic Communications Director (Program Lead) to support a U.S. Air Force customer.

This role leads day-to-day execution of a strategic communications program—managing deliverables, leading a small team, and ensuring consistent, high-quality support to front office leadership.

If you're a strong operator who can run a program, keep work moving, and deliver under pressure, you'll do well here.

Responsibilities:

• Support daily needs of a high-profile USG executive leader in both internal and external comms, in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment
• Serve as contract lead, ensuring performance, quality, and client satisfaction
• Develop communication products (briefings, reports, messaging, etc.) for senior leaders
• Manage and mentor a small team
• Coordinate across stakeholders to keep work aligned and on schedule
• Translate technical or complex topics into clear, actionable communications

Requirements:

• The position requires on-site work (limited remote opportunities) in the Washington Metropolitan Area (D.C., Maryland, Virginia) for a Federal Government client. Occasional domestic travel may be required
• Active TS/SCI clearance required (with prior experience in an SAP and/or SCI environment)
• Advanced (MS/ME) degree with 15+ years of work experience in strategic communications, public affairs, or related fields.
• Experience supporting senior government leaders (Air Force/DoD preferred)
• Strong program or project management experience
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight timelines
• Excellent writing and communication skills

Benefits:

• Quarterly Incentive plan (cash bonus) – share in company revenue
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – most plan premiums are 100% company-paid, including spouse/domestic partner and family coverage
• 401K with annual grant – free retirement money
• Flexible discretionary time off – take the time you need when you need it
• Company-paid Holiday Break – free time off between Christmas and New Years Thirteen official paid holidays
• Generous Paid Family Leave policies
• Company-paid Life and Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Continuing Education and Tuition Reimbursement – money towards training and education
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Available Health Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care FSA, and Health Savings Account (HSA) plans Available Home and Auto Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Pet Insurance, and Pre-Paid Legal Plan