Strategic Communications Lead — TS/SCI (DoD SAP)

Galapagos Federal Systems; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 215,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

PTO

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Paid federal holidays

Job summary

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking a Strategic Communications Support (Level 4) to join our team. This role develops and executes strategic communication campaigns under DoD policies, conducts research, writes speeches, briefs leaders, and manages social media content to support high-impact missions.

The successful candidate will coordinate senior leader engagements, oversee projects, prepare briefing materials, and provide analytics on communications effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• 15+ years of DoD strategic communications experience.
• 5+ years supporting SAP/SCI environments within the past five years.
• Ability to obtain government polygraph if required.
• Experience advising senior executives and military leadership on communications initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Strategic Communications Support to the Director of Communications.
• Develop and deliver briefings, speeches, presentations, and messaging for senior leadership.
• Manage senior leader speaker request process and ensure ethics review compliance.
• Plan and execute strategic communications outreach events and engagements.
• Manage official social media platforms per DoD Public Affairs policies.
• Develop internal communications and messaging guidance to support organizational objectives.
• Coordinate participation in space, defense, and industry forums.
• Support leadership with communication taskers and briefing materials.
• Create branding and outreach materials for conferences and events.
• Collect and report communication metrics for stakeholders.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

DoD strategic communications

SAP/SCI environment

Polygraph eligibility

Executive advisory experience

Education

MA/MS/ME degree in relevant field

Job description

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking a Strategic Communications Support (Level 4) to join our team. This role develops and executes strategic communication campaigns under DoD policies, conducts research, writes speeches, briefs leaders, and manages social media content to support high-impact missions.

The successful candidate will coordinate senior leader engagements, oversee projects, prepare briefing materials, and provide analytics on communications effectiveness.