Strategic Communications Leader for DoD & Federal Programs

Spry Methods, Inc.; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Spry Methods, Inc. seeks a Strategic Communications Manager to lead enterprise communications, public affairs, and stakeholder engagement across federal and DoD missions.

You will develop and execute strategic plans, draft executive materials, and coordinate across multiple audiences and channels to improve coordination and mission visibility. Responsibilities include creating talking points, briefings, and multimedia content, managing digital communications, and supporting outreach campaigns

Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance required.
• 12+ years of experience in strategic communications or equivalent, or 8–10 years with a Bachelor’s degree; 6–8 years with a Master’s degree.
• Experience supporting communications in federal, DoD, intelligence, or cyberspace environments.
• Experience supporting public affairs, communications, or outreach programs within federal or defense environments.
• Familiarity with DoD communication processes and coordination with Public Affairs Offices.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategies across multiple audiences and platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level materials.
• Experience developing communication products including reports, briefings, and multimedia content.
• Ability to coordinate across stakeholders and manage multiple communication efforts simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure consistency and accuracy of messaging.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic communication plans aligned with organizational priorities.
• Draft and refine talking points, briefings, reports, and messaging materials.
• Support executive communications by consolidating inputs and preparing leadership-ready materials.
• Coordinate public affairs and communication activities for messaging and branding consistency.
• Plan and support outreach events, campaigns, and stakeholder engagements.
• Manage and update communication content across digital platforms, publications, and presentations.
• Produce visual communication products, including graphics, reports, and multimedia content.
• Maintain communication workflows for timely development, review, and dissemination of materials.
• Support stakeholder engagement through preparation of materials, coordination, and documentation.
• Maintain templates and processes to ensure messaging consistency across teams.
• Track activities and develop reports to support performance visibility and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic communications

Public affairs

Stakeholder engagement

Executive communications

Multi-channel messaging

Written communication

Coordination across teams

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Spry Methods, Inc. seeks a Strategic Communications Manager to lead enterprise communications, public affairs, and stakeholder engagement across federal and DoD missions.

You will develop and execute strategic plans, draft executive materials, and coordinate across multiple audiences and channels to improve coordination and mission visibility. Responsibilities include creating talking points, briefings, and multimedia content, managing digital communications, and supporting outreach campaigns