Strat Comm Spec 2026

Eccalon LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Eccalon LLC is seeking a Strategic Communications Specialist to support the Office of the Under Secretary for Acquisition and Sustainment at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. The role focuses on strategic communications for DoD leadership and involves collaborating with public affairs and other DoD components to deliver concise, impactful messaging.

Responsibilities include developing communication strategies, creating briefs, reports, and talking points, and managing cross-agency projects and

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• 5+ years supporting senior DoD leadership with writing, editing, briefs, and talking points.
• Experience in federal government, federal government consulting, or Office of the Secretary of War.
• Expertise in communications principles and presenting ideas to varied audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute communication strategies to support client mission and priorities.
• Provide enterprise-level internal and external communications support across channels, products, and partnerships.
• Create and disseminate information to stakeholders about ongoing and future initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to produce communications products and plans.
• Lead development of reports, articles, presentations, scripts, talking points, testimony, web content, and press releases for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Coordinate with Public Affairs, Legislative Affairs, and other DoD components.
• Plan and manage projects and events as needed.

Skills

TS/SCI Clearance

DoD communications

Executive briefs & talking points

Federal government experience

Advanced writing & editing

MS Office & SharePoint

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

EOE Statement Eccalon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

EEO is the law.

Category Government Affairs

Description

***This is NOT a remote position***

Job Description

The Analyst will serve as the Strategic Communications Specialist in the Research Specialist labor category and support the Office of the Under Secretary for Acquisition and Sustainment at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. This work directly supports DoW professionals dedicated to excellence and serving the Warfighter's needs.

Responsibilities

• Effective creation and execution of communication strategies to support our client's mission and priorities.
• Provide communication support that shall assist with managing enterprise-level internal and external communications channels, products, and partnerships.
• Provide communications services that assist in conveying, promoting, and disseminating information to stakeholders related to ongoing and future initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to produce communications products and plans.
• Lead the development and production of reports, articles, presentations, scripts, talking points, testimony, web content, new (social) media content, and press releases clearly and concisely to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Liaise with partners to strategically communicate. This includes, but is not exclusive to working with Public Affairs Officials, Legislative Affairs, and other DoD components.
• Plan and manage projects and events as necessary.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Clearance.
• 5+ years of experience supporting senior DoD leadership with writing, editing, preparing briefs, and creating talking points for leadership.
• Experience in federal government, federal government consulting, or Office of the Secretary of War.
• Significant expertise in communications principles, methods, practices, and techniques, including skill in presenting ideas in speech and written form to inform and persuade audiences at all organizational levels.
• Experience designing, developing, and delivering strategic communications through various media, including print and digital.
• Flexibility and ability to prioritize tasks according to senior staff requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• High energy, enthusiasm, tact, and ability to interact effectively with senior executives from Government and industry as well as Pentagon staff members.
• Be exceptionally organized.
• Be an excellent communicator (written and verbal).
• Have outstanding customer service abilities such as initiative, judgment, creativity, flexibility, and confidence.
• Must have the ability to multi-task across multiple projects.
• Have demonstrated a history of performing in a dynamic, high pace environment.
• Be positive and proactive.

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree

Full-Time/Part-Time -unspecified-

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

About the Organization

Eccalon provides global solutions to the most challenging technological issues of the 21st-century, and our evolving portfolio spans five major markets: Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Aerospace & Defense, Material Sciences, Advance Manufacturing, Sports Science, Biotechnology, and Health & Life Sciences.

Why Join Us?

Eccalon's Executives foster a supportive work environment allowing our teams to thrive, and have a fierce dedication to innovation, security, and people. Our culture is built on inclusion, teamwork, trust, and we are committed to offering career advancement opportunities to all employees. Encouraging a healthy and balanced life, we offer an extensive benefits package to support the wellness of our employees and their families. You will be joining a team of innovators, working with cutting edge technologies, supporting mission critical projects, and making an impact.