Senior Executive Strategic Communications

Guidehouse; Springfield (VA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Senior Executive Strategic Communications leader in Springfield, VA to develop and execute enterprise communications strategies aligned with NGA priorities. You will advise senior leaders, craft executive messaging, talking points, and briefings to support decision-making and workforce engagement.

The role requires 12+ years in strategic communications for IC/DoD, active TS/SCI with CI polygraph, and proven leadership in high-visibility programs and international

Qualifications

• ACTIVE TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph is required.
• 12+ years of experience in strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, or organizational change management supporting IC or DoD customers.
• Proven ability to advise senior executives and develop high-quality executive communications products.
• Experience leading complex initiatives and aligning messaging across diverse audiences in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of enterprise communications strategies and campaigns aligned with NGA priorities.
• Serve as trusted advisor to senior leadership with executive messaging, talking points, and briefings.
• Plan and manage high-visibility events and stakeholder discussions; drive change management for program adoption across IC and international partners.

Skills

Strategic communications

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Executive communications

Leadership

Public speaking

Advising senior executives

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

## Senior Executive Strategic CommunicationsApply: US - VA, Springfield: Full time: Posted 30+ Days Ago: 39766**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