Communication Strategist II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite role

NASA project

Job summary

MORI Associates in Houston, Texas, is seeking a Communication Strategist II to join the Exploration EVA Systems office at NASA's Johnson Space Center. This position supports critical missions by shaping messaging, coordinating with stakeholders, and delivering strategic communications campaigns for the suits program.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in feature writing, media relations, and public affairs, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.

Qualifications

• BA/BS Journalism, Communications, or related field.
• 5+ years in strategic communications.
• Ability to write for diverse audiences and explain technical ideas clearly.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Create and oversee the development of communications products.
• Manage multiple complex projects under tight timelines.
• Develop strategies, messaging, and campaigns.
• Collaborate across agencies and partners to support public affairs.
• Write news releases, talking points, and other materials.
• Review materials for quality and message alignment.
• Plan media events and advise leadership on messaging.
• Prepare spokespersons for interviews.
• Travel to provide on-site communications support.

Skills

Strategic communications

Public affairs

Feature writing

Media relations

Stakeholder coordination

Education

BA/BS Journalism or Communications

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.

We are seeking a talented, reliable, deadline-driven Communication Strategist to join our team supporting the Exploration EVA Systems office at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.

The successful candidate will work with the team responsible for NASA’s space suits program to fulfill their communication objectives. The ideal candidate should demonstrate a strong history of professional feature writing, planning and executing communications campaigns, navigating a matrixed organization with multiple stakeholders and approval processes, designing and managing public affairs efforts, and collaborating with diverse groups. Experience working with the media and preparing subject matter experts for interviews and public appearances is also desirable.

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.