Strategic Communications Lead for Defense & Tech

Socket.dev; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public)

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Job summary

ROGERCO, Inc. in Dahlgren, VA seeks a Senior Communications Specialist to craft compelling materials, edit for AP style, and guide internal and external communications for Navy clients.

You will develop stories, manage publications, and provide editorial leadership across teams while ensuring quality and accuracy in all deliverables. The ideal candidate holds a related degree or equivalent experience, is a US citizen with an active Secret Clearance, and can translate technical content for broad

Qualifications

• US Citizen and active Secret Clearance required.
• Experience editing for military/engineering/technical environments.
• Ability to verify background information and ensure accuracy.
• Proven ability to manage multiple publications and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead creation of original concepts for internal and external communication.
• Write clear, concise copy aligned to brand voice and AP style.
• Provide editorial guidance to subordinate teams and oversee publications.
• Support catalogs, newsletters, and magazine-type materials with photography.
• Develop audience-focused action plans and ensure QA/QA of final products.

Skills

Editorial

AP Style

Media relations

Story development

Social media support

Copy editing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, public affairs, or related degree

Six+ years related experience in editing in technical environment

Tools

NERDS digital signage

Adobe Creative Cloud Production Premium

Microsoft Office Professional

Screen capture software

Job description

ROGERCO, Inc. in Dahlgren, VA seeks a Senior Communications Specialist to craft compelling materials, edit for AP style, and guide internal and external communications for Navy clients.

You will develop stories, manage publications, and provide editorial leadership across teams while ensuring quality and accuracy in all deliverables. The ideal candidate holds a related degree or equivalent experience, is a US citizen with an active Secret Clearance, and can translate technical content for broad