General Communications Specialist - Federal Services

Job Description

Job Description

General Communications Specialist - Federal Services

Houston, TX

About Intuitive Machines:

Intuitive Machines is an innovative and cutting-edge space company making cislunar space accessible to both public and private customers. Our mission is to further science and exploration, communications, and economic progress from the Earth to the Moon and beyond. With multiple NASA lunar missions in development and additional private missions on our manifest, we pride ourselves in supporting NASA, our customers, and the nation in paving the way to return humans to the surface of the Moon. Our world-class team includes experts in all aspects of spacecraft subsystems design, development, and test, on-orbit operations, and safety.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain internal and external communication products, including articles, feature stories, talking points, scripts, key messages, briefing materials, and other strategic communications content.
• Coordinate with Program leadership, engineers, subject-matter experts, communications personnel, and other stakeholders to gather information and translate complex or technical content into clear, accurate, and audience-appropriate communications.
• Review and revise communication products to ensure technical accuracy, consistency, appropriate tone, and alignment with Program and Agency communication objectives and standards.
• Develop executive messaging and briefing materials for Program leadership in support of media engagements, workforce communications, public events, presentations, and other high-visibility activities.
• Monitor Program milestones, mission activities, and emerging requirements to identify communication needs and opportunities and coordinate timely content across appropriate communication channels.
• Provide responsive communications support during missions, major milestones, and other high-tempo activities, including rapid development and revision of written products and leadership messaging.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• BA or BS degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related discipline from an accredited institution and five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated ability to develop, edit, and tailor content for diverse audiences, stakeholders, and communication channels.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex or technical information into clear, accessible, and audience-appropriate communications while maintaining technical accuracy.
• Strong editorial judgment and attention to detail, including experience fact-checking content and ensuring consistency, accuracy, and compliance with organizational standards and messaging guidelines.
• Familiarity with AP Style or other recognized editorial style guides.
• Experience collaborating with subject-matter experts, leadership, communications personnel, and other stakeholders to gather information, develop messaging, and support communication objectives.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with demonstrated ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables under tight deadlines.
• Experience working independently and collaboratively within integrated teams involving internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred Requirements:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams).
• Experience creating compelling written and visual content that supports communication goals across multiple platforms.
• Experience in document management and control.

US EEO Statement:

Intuitive Machines is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.