Cyber Defense Strategic Communications Lead

Peraton; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton in Linthicum, MD is seeking a Strategic Communications Specialist to support our DoD customer, contributing to cyber investigations, digital forensics, cyber threat analysis, and mission support in a collaborative team.

The role emphasizes developing and coordinating strategic communications, public relations, events, and brand awareness, with on-site M-F requirements; active clearance preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates degree and 10+ years of experience; OR Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience; OR Master’s Degree and 6+ years of experience; OR 3 years with PhD. Four years of additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience in Intelligence or Cyberspace communications and/or Federal and/or DoD policies and procedures.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Active Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Implements and facilitates strategic communications.
• Supports and enables strategic, operational, and tactical communication efforts to enhance internal and external messaging and outreach.
• Coordinates and implements marketing communication projects including public relations, special events management, advertising, and brand awareness.
• Develops and facilitates establishment of communications standards for various channels (periodicals, web services, publications, presentations).
• Supports and enables development and distribution of news and informational emails sent to internal and external recipients.
• Produce and distribute communications, products, and services as outlined in applicable SLAs.
• Assists the government customer in documenting strategic, operational, and tactical engagements and communications in SOPs for operational efficiency and continuity of operations.

Skills

Strategic communications

Oral and written communication

Security clearance (Active Secret)

Intelligence/Cyberspace communications

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Job description

Peraton in Linthicum, MD is seeking a Strategic Communications Specialist to support our DoD customer, contributing to cyber investigations, digital forensics, cyber threat analysis, and mission support in a collaborative team.

The role emphasizes developing and coordinating strategic communications, public relations, events, and brand awareness, with on-site M-F requirements; active clearance preferred.