Strategic Communications Specialist

Strategic Communications Specialist

LV8D Solutions supports national security space and intelligence customers delivering next-generation sensing and exploitation capabilities. The company has an opportunity for a Strategic Communications Specialist in Chantilly, VA to provide direct strategic communication support.

LV8D Solutions is looking for a Strategic Communications Specialist. The selected individual will identify and create connections with fellow communicators across IC, DoD and civilian agencies to communicate the mission, goals, and strategies. Additionally, the individual will provide program advocacy to agencies and intelligence users via multiple media types to increase awareness of satellite capabilities and the data they provide.

Note: An active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Poly is required to be considered for this role.

Interested candidates need to thrive in an innovative, fast-paced environment; are highly motivated and not afraid to take on uncharted territory; possess strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills; and be able to prioritize their time to be effective in a dynamic environment.

Expand awareness of customer priorities across stakeholder audiences by preparing and delivering a wide range of internal and external products and documents including high-level intelligence briefings, intelligence summaries, news articles, website content, video scripts, speeches and more. Fulfill the role of liaison between customer and its larger Office of Public Affairs via regular communication to ensure coordination of communications initiatives, receive feedback in the development and approval for communication products, and seek opportunities for customer participation in external engagements. Work closely with customer program offices to produce content based on specific program office needs (e.g. program advocacy, increased user engagement, and increase awareness of new capability) for internal and external publication. Identify, build and maintain connections with communicators across IC, DoD, and civilian agencies where customer publications would have meaningful impact, and regularly submit content to those outlets. Establish standardization and consistency between customer leadership, program offices and outreach teams to relay the customer mission in a cohesive manner. Serve as lead writer responsible for developing content for newsletter, articles, scripts, congressional testimony and more. Develop tailored briefs and talking points for leadership upon request. Assist in the planning, coordination, marketing and content creation for all customer mission-related events/conferences. Learn and brief customer material when necessary, where user outreach support is needed.

Required Qualifications:

BA in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or similar discipline with 15 years or more experience; Masters and 13 or PhD and five 10 or more years of experience in strategic communications, public affairs, or media relations. Experience developing communication products (presentations, graphics, videos, articles and fact sheets). Experience interfacing with Senior leaders to develop internal and external communication strategies, messaging approaches, branding campaigns, engagement plans, etc. Exceptional written, public speaking, and interpersonal skills.

Desired Qualifications:

MA in Broadcast Journalism, Public Affairs, Communications, or similar discipline.

Security Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance Active Counterintelligence (CI) or Full Scope (FS) Polygraph

Work Environment:

On-site work in a government or contractor facility Occasional travel (up to 10%)

About LV8D Solutions:

LV8D Solutions is an elite Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) company that delivers advanced systems engineering, integration, acquisition, mission operations, network communications, and cybersecurity support to our defense and intelligence customers. Founded in 2019, we apply our deep technical expertise, understanding, and mission-first mindset to design, acquire, and implement complex, high-impact solutions for our Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of War (DoW) customers. We specialize in every aspect of our customers' space and ground mission systems while offering exceptional work-life balance and an exemplary compensation and total rewards package designed to recruit, train, and retain top talent and committed to national defense and career growth.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

LV8D Solutions LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories.