Senior Defense Communications Strategist

IQ Sig, LLC; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

401k match

Gym discounts

Volunteer PTO

Generous PTO

Job summary

IQ Sig, LLC seeks a Strategic Communications Specialist for the SOARC (CD&I) program to support DoW priorities. The role focuses on senior-level writing, planning, and stakeholder engagement to translate complex concepts into clear narratives.

You will coordinate cross-agency messaging, advise leaders on risks, and help plan high-visibility events. A TS clearance and 6+ years of related experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and an active TS clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Minimum of 6+ years relevant work experience.
• Minimum of 3+ years in strategic communications, public affairs or related fields.
• Undergraduate degree; direct operational experience may substitute.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication for senior leaders.
• Experience creating visual communications, including briefing decks and data visuals.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear messaging.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical expert for communications activities.
• Develop and implement strategic communication plans, themes, and messages.
• Draft, edit, and coordinate high-quality communication products.
• Create talking points, speeches, scripts, leader messages, and remarks.
• Translate policy, operational, and technical information into clear products.
• Advise senior leaders on messaging and reputational risks.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely, and synchronized products.
• Support planning of senior leader engagements and events.
• Conduct communications research and environmental scanning.
• Maintain calendars, trackers, and status reports for leadership decisions.
• Ensure compliance with DoW policies and records-management requirements.
• Perform other strategic communications duties as assigned.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Verbal communication

Strategic communications

Public affairs

Stakeholder engagement

Infographics

Executive-level messaging

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

IQ Sig, LLC seeks a Strategic Communications Specialist for the SOARC (CD&I) program to support DoW priorities. The role focuses on senior-level writing, planning, and stakeholder engagement to translate complex concepts into clear narratives.

You will coordinate cross-agency messaging, advise leaders on risks, and help plan high-visibility events. A TS clearance and 6+ years of related experience are preferred.