Strategic Communications Lead, DoD Programs (TS/SCI)

LMI; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

LMI is seeking a Strategic Communications Specialist to provide operational and strategic communications support to a DoD program at the Pentagon. This role requires Active TS/SCI clearance and a proven ability to craft briefs, talking points, and content for senior leadership.

You will lead development of reports, articles, web content, and media materials, coordinating with Public Affairs and Legislative Affairs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years supporting executive DoD leadership with writing, editing, briefs, and talking points.
• Expertise in communications principles, methods, practices, and techniques, including presenting ideas to inform and persuade audiences.
• Experience designing and delivering strategic communications through print and digital media.
• Ability to adapt to changing DoD environments and be flexible with outreach tasks.
• Excellent oral and written communication with proficiency in visual communication.

Responsibilities

• Effective creation and execution of communication strategies to support the client’s mission and priorities.
• Provide communication support for enterprise‑level internal and external channels, products, and partnerships.
• Convey, promote, and disseminate information to stakeholders related to ongoing and future initiatives; collaborate with stakeholders to produce communications products and plans.
• Lead development and production of reports, articles, presentations, scripts, talking points, testimony, web content, and social media content in clear, concise form for technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Liaise with Public Affairs Officials, Legislative Affairs, and other DoD components to communicate initiatives.
• Plan and manage projects and events as needed.

Skills

Writing briefs

Editing

Talking points

Leadership communications

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

LMI is seeking a Strategic Communications Specialist to provide operational and strategic communications support to a DoD program at the Pentagon. This role requires Active TS/SCI clearance and a proven ability to craft briefs, talking points, and content for senior leadership.

You will lead development of reports, articles, web content, and media materials, coordinating with Public Affairs and Legislative Affairs.