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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