[Contingent] Senior Strategic Communications Specialist

Phia LLC; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401k Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition and Professional Development

Job summary

phia LLC is seeking a Senior Strategic Communications Specialist to implement strategic, operational, and tactical communications across internal and external channels for a national security organization. You will coordinate marketing communications, public relations, events, and brand efforts while ensuring messaging consistency across web, publications, and digital platforms.

Ideal candidates bring extensive strategic communications experience, national security domain knowledge, and

Qualifications

• Strategic communications experience in leadership roles.
• Experience in intelligence or cyberspace communications or gov policies.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Strong ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and products.

Responsibilities

• Draft and coordinate communication strategies and messaging.
• Coordinate PR, advertising, and brand campaigns.
• Develop and distribute news and informational content.
• Manage web content updates with security considerations.
• Oversee design and production of visuals and media assets.
• Plan and execute events, outreach, and conferences.
• Support public affairs with documented engagements.

Skills

Strategic communications

Mission domain knowledge

Excellent writer/speaker

Organized collaborator

Education

12+ years exp

BA/BS

MA/MS/MBA

Job description

DISCLAIMER: This position is in support of a pending proposal. Employment is contingent upon contract award.

Status: Proposal - Contingent upon Award

Location: On-site - Central Maryland (Baltimore/Washington corridor); situational telework only as approved by the customer

Focus Areas: Strategic Communications, Public Affairs Support, Branding & Marketing Communications, Digital Content, Events & Outreach

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Strategic Communications Specialist to implement and facilitate strategic, operational, and tactical communications that strengthen internal and external messaging and outreach for a national security organization.

You will coordinate marketing communication initiatives, including public relations, special events, advertising, and brand awareness, and maintain communication standards across periodicals, web, publications, presentations, and digital platforms.

What You'll Do

• Communication Strategy: Draft communication strategies and messaging products, coordinate media activities, and support executive briefings with talking points, graphics, and read-ahead materials.
• Marketing & Branding: Coordinate public relations, advertising, and brand awareness campaigns and maintain brand consistency across all channels.
• Content Development: Develop and distribute news and informational content for internal and external audiences in accordance with service level agreements.
• Digital & Web Content: Manage web platform content updates, perform quality checks, and ensure compliance with messaging and security requirements.
• Visual Media: Oversee design and production of graphics, video, and photography, and maintain a tagged digital media library.
• Events & Conferences: Plan and execute special events, outreach activities, and conferences, including registration, cost tracking, speaker coordination, agendas, venues, and post-event summaries.
• Public Affairs Support: Assist the public affairs office in documenting strategic, operational, and tactical engagements within standard operating procedures to support efficiency and continuity.

Who You Are (Required Qualifications)

• Strategic Communications Experience: Proven experience leading strategic communications or public affairs efforts.
• Mission Domain Knowledge: Experience in intelligence or cyberspace communications and/or government communication policies and procedures.
• Exceptional Writer & Speaker: Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Organized Collaborator: Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; able to manage multiple products and stakeholders at once.

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud and web content management systems.
• Working knowledge of AP style and Section 508 accessibility requirements.
• Experience with social media management and communications analytics.
• Public affairs or communications professional qualification (e.g., APR).

Required Education + Experience

• Education & Experience: 12+ years of experience in strategic communications or a similar field; or 8-10 years with a BA/BS; or 6-8 years with an MA/MS/MBA.
• Clearance: Active Secret clearance required.

GENERAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Work Hours: Full-time, Monday through Friday, core business hours of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET (40 hours/week).
• Work Location: On-site at the customer facility in Central Maryland. Telework is situational and must be pre-approved by the customer.
• Travel: Occasional local and CONUS travel may be required to support meetings, events, and engagements.

Who We Are

phia LLC ("phia") is a Northern Virginia based, small business established in 2011 with focus in Cyber Intelligence, Cyber Security/Defense, Intrusion Analysis & Incident Response, Cyber Architecture & Capability Analysis, Cyber Policy & Strategy, Information Assurance/Security, Compliance, Certification & Accreditation, Communications Security, Traditional Security, and Facilities Security. phia also provides cyber operations support functions such as: Program and Process Management, Engineering, Development, and Systems Administration that allows for Cyber Operations to efficiently integrate our customer's missions and objectives. phia supports various agencies and offices within the Department of Defense (DoD), Federal government, and private/commercial entities.

phia offers excellent benefits to enhance work-life balance, including the following:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition and Professional Development Assistance

phia does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law in the provision of employment opportunities and benefits.