Senior Executive Strategic Communications

Guidehouse Inc.; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking an experienced communications leader to drive enterprise messaging and strategic campaigns in support of NGA mission priorities. You will advise senior leaders, craft executive communications, and provide briefings to influence decision-making across the IC and international partners.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph, a bachelor’s degree, and 12+ years in strategic communications or organizational change for defense or intelligence customers.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph is required.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is mandatory.
• 12+ years of experience in strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, or organizational change management for IC/DoD.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise communications strategies and campaigns aligned with mission priorities.
• Serve as trusted advisor to senior leadership with executive messaging and briefings.
• Plan and manage high-visibility events and stakeholder discussions.
• Drive change management initiatives for successful adoption of programs across IC and partner environments.

Skills

Executive communications

Strategic communications

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Family

Operational Effectiveness (ESA)

Travel Required

None

Clearance Required

Active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph

What You Will Do

Lead the development and execution of enterprise communications strategies and campaigns that align with NGA mission priorities and organizational transformation efforts. Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, delivering executive-level messaging, talking points, and briefings that support decision-making, stakeholder alignment, and workforce engagement. Plan and manage high-visibility events, facilitate stakeholder discussions, and drive change management initiatives to ensure successful adoption of key programs across the Intelligence Community and international partner environments.

What You Will Need

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TS/SCI Federal or DoD security clearance with a COUNTERINTELLIGENCE (CI) polygraph

Bachelor's degree

Minimum of TWELVE (12)+ years of experience in strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, or organizational change management supporting IC or DoD customer

Demonstrated expertise advising senior executives, developing and executing communications strategies, and producing high-quality executive communications products

Proven ability to lead complex initiatives, conduct stakeholder analysis, and align messaging across diverse internal and external audiences in fast-paced, mission-driven environments

What Would Be Nice To Have

Experience supporting NGA International Affairs, GEOINT, or enterprise-level reorganizations, including development of communications strategies during large-scale transformation efforts

Familiarity with multinational and interagency engagement, communications metrics analysis, and workforce engagement strategies

Background leading high-visibility events (e.g., All Hands, senior leader engagements, or international forums) and experience with change management methodologies or related certifications.

What We Offer

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail] . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.