Communications Strategist

Communications Strategist

DecisionPoint seeks a Communications Strategist to support the execution of strategic communications plans within a large federal and DoD-aligned mission environment. This role contributes to the development of integrated communications campaigns, assists in shaping messaging approaches, and ensures day-to-day alignment across directorates, stakeholders, and outreach channels.

The Communications Strategist plays a key role in producing mission-aligned content, supporting narrative development, and coordinating communications products that advance organizational priorities and stakeholder understanding.

This position is fully remote.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Communications Strategist will:

• Support the development and execution of integrated communications strategies and campaigns.
• Coordinate day-to-day messaging activities across mission teams and communication channels.
• Develop clear, consistent communication materials including talking points, announcements, briefings, and digital content.
• Assist in aligning messages with leadership priorities, emerging initiatives, and policy direction.
• Maintain editorial calendars, content workflows, and communications governance processes.
• Conduct research to inform messaging, campaign recommendations, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Partner with UX, data, and IT teams on content alignment and digital communication needs.
• Support communications performance tracking, including metrics, sentiment insights, and campaign reporting.
• Ensure compliance with accessibility guidelines, federal communications standards, and established branding.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of communication tools, templates, SOPs, and best practices.

Qualifications

Clearance Requirement

Candidate must possess an active Secret clearance or higher.

Education (Required)

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Political Science, or a related field.

Experience (Required)

• Minimum six years of experience in communications, strategic messaging, public affairs, or related fields.
• Experience supporting integrated communication campaigns and executing communication plans.
• Experience producing mission-aligned communications across digital and traditional channels.
• Experience supporting cross-functional collaboration with program, mission, or technical teams.

Technical Knowledge (Required)

• Knowledge of communications strategy development, stakeholder messaging, and audience analysis.
• Familiarity with digital communications tools, editorial processes, and content governance.
• Understanding of accessibility requirements and federal communications guidance.

Technical Knowledge (Preferred)

• Experience supporting communications in federal or DoD environments.
• Familiarity with analytics tools for evaluating communication effectiveness.

Certifications (Preferred)

• Professional communications certifications (e.g., PRSA, IABC)
• ITIL v4 or project management certifications

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, compelling messaging.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

• EEO and Affirmative Action Policy: DecisionPoint Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is the policy of DecisionPoint Corporation to provide equal employment opportunity in accordance with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action laws, directives and regulations to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under Federal, State or Local laws.
• Pay Transparency Policy: In accordance with Presidential Executive Order 13665, DecisionPoint Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
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