Pentagon Strategic Communications Lead (Onsite)

Systems Planning & Analysis, Inc.; Arlington, Alexandria (VA, VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) in Arlington, VA, seeks a Strategic Communications Advisor/SME to synchronize internal and external enterprise messaging across the MEIA enterprise. Onsite support at the Pentagon and Mark Center in Arlington, VA, is required.

The role requires 15+ years in strategic communications within national security, plus a clearedTS/SCI with SAP eligibility. You will craft talking points, narratives, and messaging frameworks for senior government officials and

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience supporting strategic communications, executive engagement, and enterprise messaging within national security organizations.
• Master's degree in Strategic Communications, Public Policy, National Security Studies, International Relations, Journalism, or a related technical or management discipline; Bachelor's degree plus five additional years of relevant experience may be substituted.
• Demonstrated experience leading strategic communications efforts at senior government levels.
• Proven ability to develop executive-level briefing materials, talking points, strategic narratives, and communications strategies.
• Extensive knowledge of security classification guidance and information protection procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills translating complex information into executive products.
• Experience coordinating communications across diverse organizations and forums.
• Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite including PowerPoint, Word, Excel.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with eligibility for SAP nomination.
• Able to work fully onsite based on client requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and synchronize all internal and external strategic communications activities across the MEIA enterprise.
• Serve as the principal communications advisor to MEIA leadership and the External Engagements Director.
• Develop executive talking points, speeches, strategic narratives, and messaging guardrails for senior officials.
• Ensure all communications products comply with security guidance and information protection requirements.
• Prepare senior leaders for high-visibility engagements with major government and defense stakeholders.
• Develop engagement strategies and executive briefing materials for collaboration with partners and stakeholders.
• Lead development, QA, and delivery of external engagement products and strategic content for public platforms.
• Translate complex technical and analytical information into concise, decision-quality narratives.

Skills

Strategic communications

Executive engagement

Enterprise messaging

Clearance TS/SCI

Education

Master's degree in Strategic Communications, Public Policy, National Security Studies, International Relations, Journalism, or related discipline

Bachelor's degree +5 years relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) in Arlington, VA, seeks a Strategic Communications Advisor/SME to synchronize internal and external enterprise messaging across the MEIA enterprise. Onsite support at the Pentagon and Mark Center in Arlington, VA, is required.

The role requires 15+ years in strategic communications within national security, plus a clearedTS/SCI with SAP eligibility. You will craft talking points, narratives, and messaging frameworks for senior government officials and