Strategic Communications Specialist

Strategic Communications Specialist (USW FO) - TS/SCI Required Job Locations US-VA-Arlington ID 2026-14357 # of Openings 1 Overview LMI is seeking a Strategic Communications Specialist who will provide operational and strategic communications support to a DoD program. This will include supporting communications and outreach campaigns, authoring content, and development of communication products and solutions. Communication with the organization's senior-level staff and collaboration with a broad range of personnel is also required. The position will be located at the Pentagon. This position requires an Active TS/SCI clearance. LMI is a new breed of digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed. Leveraging our mission-ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors-helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change. Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value. Responsibilities Effective creation and execution of communication strategies to support our client's mission and priorities. Provide communication support that shall assist with managing enterprise-level internal and external communications channels, products, and partnerships. Provide communications services that assist to convey, promote, and disseminate information to stakeholders related to ongoing and future initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to produce communications products and plans Lead the development and production of reports, articles, presentations, scripts, talking points, testimony, web content, new (social) media content, and press releases in a clear and concise fashion to technical and non-technical audiences. Convey, promote, and disseminate various materials related to the organization's priorities and initiatives. Liaise with partners to strategically communicate. This includes, but not exclusive, to working with Public Affairs Officials, Legislative Affairs, and other DoD components. Plan and manage projects and events, as necessary. Qualifications Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience supporting executive level DoD leadership with experience writing, editing, preparing briefs, and creating talking points for leadership. Significant expertise in communications principles, methods, practices, and techniques, including skill in presenting ideas in speech and in written form to inform and persuade audiences at all levels of the organization. Experience designing, developing, and delivering strategic communications through a variety of media, including print and digital. Must be able to adapt to changing environments within DoD and be flexible with expectations to communication outreach tasks. Exceptional oral and written communication and presentation skills, with proficiency in multiple methods of visual communication. Proficiency with the use of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Project, Visio, etc. Active TS/SCI clearance required. Target Salary Range: $115,000-$125,000 Disclaimer: The salary range displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is not a guarantee of compensation. Individual salaries are determined by various factors including, but not limited to location, internal equity, business considerations, client contract requirements, and candidate qualifications, such as education, experience, skills, and security clearances. #LI-SH1 Job Locations US-VA-Arlington LMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. LMI is committed to the fair treatment of all and to our policy of providing applicants and employees with equal employment opportunities. LMI recruits, hires, trains, and promotes people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, protected veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process, please contact Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started.