Executive Strategic Communications Lead (DoD)

St. Michael's Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development support

Job summary

St. Michael's Inc. seeks a Senior Strategic Communications Specialist to support a DoD client in Tampa, on-site.

You will deliver high-level strategic communications expertise, executive writing, and technical editing for USSOCOM Top 5 leadership, ensuring messaging aligns with the Commander's intent. Requires TS/SCI clearance with NATO eligibility, a relevant degree, and 10+ years in strategic communications within the DoD or related commands.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI clearance with NATO clearance eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Public Relations, Strategic Studies or International Relations (Master's preferred).
• Education Equivalency - Master's with 8+ years, OR Bachelor's with 12+ years of experience drafting executive-level correspondence for General/Flag Officers or senior civilian equivalents.
• Professional Certifications (Optional) DINFOS PAQC or civilian equivalents in professional writing/editing.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in strategic communications, professional speech writing, technical writing, or public affairs within the DoD, Interagency, or a Combatant Command.
• Executive Writing & Editing – mastery of written English for executive audiences; translate technical concepts into clear narratives.
• Enterprise Coordination – coordinate across joint staff directorates and subordinate commands.
• Technical Standards – knowledge of DoD Written Correspondence and USSOCOM standards (up to SECRET).
• Expert MS Office proficiency with templates, style sheets, and formatting tools; familiarity with digital publishing portals.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Messaging & Correspondence Support: develop and synchronize strategic communication plans; provide writing and editing to the Command Group.
• Executive Writing & High-Level Deliverables: draft Congressional Reports, executive speeches, talking points, and CG Letters to the Force.
• Signature Coordination: coordinate with USSOCOM HQ and SOF leadership to ensure staff action packages are complete and ready.
• Review & Quality Control: perform rigorous reviews of memorandums, briefings, information papers, and publications.
• Standards & Compliance: ensure deliverables meet USSOCOM and DoD writing standards and formatting.
• Document Standardization & Formatting: format products per USSOCOM standards; create/update templates.
• Collaborative Preparation: assist Top 5 staff in coordinating sensitive documents for fast-paced ops.
• Strategic Communication Integration: monitor public content for consistency and assist with crisis messaging.

Skills

Executive Writing

Editing

Strategic Messaging

Public Affairs

Communication Skills

Template Design & Formatting

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications/English/Journalism/Public Relations/Strategic Studies/Intl Relations

Master's Degree preferred

Tools

DINFOS PAQC

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

St. Michael's Inc. seeks a Senior Strategic Communications Specialist to support a DoD client in Tampa, on-site.

You will deliver high-level strategic communications expertise, executive writing, and technical editing for USSOCOM Top 5 leadership, ensuring messaging aligns with the Commander's intent. Requires TS/SCI clearance with NATO eligibility, a relevant degree, and 10+ years in strategic communications within the DoD or related commands.