Strategic Communications Advisor — DoD, TS/SCI, Onsite

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

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Strategic Communications Advisor/SME to lead enterprise-wide messaging across MEIA, coordinating executive communications for senior government officials and safeguarding classified information.

You will develop talking points, strategic narratives, and engagement materials for partnerships with government and industry, ensuring compliance with classification guidance while driving high-visibility engagements.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in strategic communications, executive engagement, or enterprise messaging.
• Master's degree in Strategic Communications, Public Policy, National Security Studies, International Relations, Journalism, or related field; Bachelor's + 5 years substituted may apply.
• Demonstrated experience leading strategic communications efforts at senior government levels (DoD, JCS, Combatant Command).
• Proven ability to develop executive-level briefing materials, talking points, and strategic narratives.
• Extensive knowledge of security classification guidance and information protection procedures across levels.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for concise executive communications products.
• Experience coordinating communications across diverse organizations and senior forums.
• Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and synchronize internal and external strategic communications across the MEIA enterprise.
• Serve as principal communications advisor to MEIA leadership and External Engagements Director.
• Develop executive talking points, speeches, narratives, guardrails for senior officials.
• Ensure all communications comply with security classification guidance and protection requirements.
• Prepare leaders for high-visibility engagements with OSD, Joint Staff, and senior forums.
• Develop engagement strategies and materials for collaboration with partners, labs, and industry.

Skills

Strategic communications

Executive engagement

Policy & briefing development

Security classification knowledge

Written & verbal communication

Stakeholder coordination

MS Office Suite

Clearance TS/SCI

On-site collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Strategic Communications or related field

Bachelor's degree + 5 years substitution

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) seeks a Strategic Communications Advisor/SME to lead enterprise-wide messaging across MEIA, coordinating executive communications for senior government officials and safeguarding classified information.

You will develop talking points, strategic narratives, and engagement materials for partnerships with government and industry, ensuring compliance with classification guidance while driving high-visibility engagements.