Communication Strategist II

MORI Associates; Clear Lake (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MORI Associates in Clear Lake, TX, is seeking a Communication Strategist II to support NASA programs from an on-site role at Johnson Space Center. You will research, write, edit, and distribute materials, track impact, and align messaging with Agency priorities.

You will develop strategies and coordinate with multiple partners while ensuring deadlines are met. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in strategic communications, strong writing/editing skills, and the ability to present to executive

Qualifications

• BA/BS journalism, communications or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in strategic communications.
• Ability to advise executive leadership and communicate to diverse audiences.
• Excellent writing, editing and AP style familiarity helps.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented and able to handle tight deadlines.
• Travel flexibility required; NASA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and oversee the development of communications products and efforts.
• Manage multiple complex projects under tight timelines.
• Develop strategies, tactics, products, and messaging for activities.
• Collaborate across the organization, federal agencies, international partners, and private sector.
• Write and develop feature articles, news releases, talking points, messages and plans.
• Review and edit all HSMD portfolio materials for quality and accuracy.
• Act as liaison between programs, centers, NASA directorates, and Communications Office.
• Plan and conduct media and public events.
• Monitor news and events to advise on messaging and actions.
• Brief and prepare NASA speakers for interviews and appearances.
• Travel on-site to provide communications support for activities.

Skills

Strategic communications

Writing

Editing

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Education

BA/BS Journalism, Communications, or related field

Job description

Take your career to new heights. Come join us at MORI Associates and help us support the most exciting projects at NASA. As a Communication Strategist II you will be part of a dedicated team of diverse professionals creating and supporting cutting edge solutions for our client's critical missions. MORI is a mid-sized nationwide company founded in 1997 with the ideals that creating an agile organization full of innovative and passionate people will progress science and technology for all life on earth. We focus on offering a complete range of services from strategic consulting to the development of Information Systems and providing advanced engineering solutions. Now, let's see if this opportunity is the right challenge for you.

Strategic Communication Skills Are Essential.

The candidate will research, write, edit, and distribute news releases, media advisories, feature articles, web updates, blog posts, talking points, and other communications materials supporting NASA's efforts to inform the media and public about the suits program's activities and events. They will track the impact of these materials and present results and strategies to the program. Ensuring accurate messaging aligned with Agency priorities is required. The ideal candidate will identify and develop strategies, tactics, products, and messaging for the suits program, plan and conduct events, and evaluate their effectiveness. They will provide expertise and project management, ensuring ongoing communication with relevant Agency stakeholders and external partners. The ideal candidate will work as part of a small team, contributing individually and supporting team strategy, planning, and presentations.

This position demands exceptional organization, coordination, planning, writing, strategic judgement, tactical execution, and the ability to assess the effectiveness of communications and adjust future actions based on metrics and stakeholder feedback. The successful candidate must be detail-oriented, collaborative, and committed to meeting tight deadlines.

Tasks Include

• Create and oversee the development of communications products and efforts
• Handle multiple and complex projects simultaneously under stringent timelines and changing priorities/conditions.
• Identify and develop strategies, tactics, products, and messaging for small and large activities.
• Work collaboratively across the entire organization, other federal agencies, international partners, and private sector organizations to support NASA public affairs initiatives.
• Write and develop feature articles, news releases, talking points, key messages, responses to questions, and communications plans.
• Review and edit all materials related to HSMD portfolio for quality control and message alignment/accuracy before public distribution.
• Act as liaison between programs, centers, and NASA directorates and the Office of Communications.
• Plan and conduct media and public events.
• Monitor news and public events to provide recommended courses of action on messaging and public affairs efforts.
• Advise various management officials on possible public/media reactions involving proposed policy statements and agency actions.
• Prepare NASA speakers for interviews, public appearances and events.
• Travel to provide on-site communications support for activities.

Requirements

• BA/BS Journalism, Communications, or related field
• At least 5 years of experience in strategic communications
• Must provide consultation and feedback to executive-level leadership team
• Must be able to write to a range of audiences and creatively explain complex technical ideas in an approachable, compelling way.
• Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work in a dynamic environment.
• Experience with editing and familiarity with AP style are a plus.
• Flexibility to travel depending on mission and client requirements.
• NASA experience is preferred

Salary Range is $70K to $80K

This is primarily an onsite position at Johnson Space Center in Clear Lake, TX.

MORI is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer and complies with E-Verify.