Strategic Communications Architect for Security Missions

Emploive; Chantilly, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks a seasoned Strategic Communications Advisor to develop and execute communications and stakeholder engagement strategies for the NRO Mission Integration Directorate (MID). The role requires translating complex capabilities into clear, audience-appropriate messaging for senior leaders and diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities include leading strategic plans, advising on messaging strategies, and producing executive communications while ensuring security and compliance across all

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience delivering strategic communications for senior leaders in IC/DoW/national security contexts.
• Exceptional writing, editing, briefing, and presentation development skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical info into clear narratives for varied audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of strategic communication and stakeholder engagement plans aligned with mission objectives.
• Advise senior customer leadership on messaging, audiences, risks, and engagement opportunities.
• Translate complex information into clear, audience-appropriate narratives for executives and external audiences.
• Oversee executive communications products—briefings, talking points, and digital content—consistent with brand voice.
• Develop digital mission storytelling content for immersive presentation environments using platforms like Alleo.
• Coordinate messaging across customer organizations and with IC, DoW, industry, and partners.
• Plan leadership engagements, demonstrations, visits, outreach events, and major initiatives.
• Establish measures of effectiveness and gather stakeholder feedback for continuous improvement.
• Support crisis and sensitive communication planning and response.
• Ensure all activities comply with classification, security, disclosure, and records management rules.

Skills

Strategic communication

Executive communication

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Briefing development

Crisis communication

Digital storytelling

Collaboration

Audience analysis

Policy and security awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM, Business, or related

Master’s or PhD preferred

Tools

Miro

Mural

Figma

Alleo

Prezi

Job description

SAIC seeks a seasoned Strategic Communications Advisor to develop and execute communications and stakeholder engagement strategies for the NRO Mission Integration Directorate (MID). The role requires translating complex capabilities into clear, audience-appropriate messaging for senior leaders and diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities include leading strategic plans, advising on messaging strategies, and producing executive communications while ensuring security and compliance across all