Strategic Communications Specialist

Trinzic; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Strategic Communications Specialist for the Patuxent River Naval Air Station, MD. The role focuses on communicating program priorities, plans, status, and themes to DoD leadership and sponsors, working with PAE and senior leaders to craft messaging for Congress, DoD, Navy, and industry.

Requirements include four years in strategic communications, DoD security clearances or eligibility, and proficiency in MS Office; knowledge of Navy TACAIR and strong writing skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma
• Experience: 4+ years in strategic communications
• Security: SSBI or Tier 5 within last 5 years; Final Top Secret desired
• Software: proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with Adobe Acrobat and SharePoint
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute comprehensive communication strategies aligned with customer objectives
• Identify delivery methods and channels to engage target audiences
• Plan content management processes for timely, relevant information
• Develop message maps, story boards and scripts to reflect customer messaging
• Establish and evaluate continual process improvement strategies
• Collaborate with customer and industry partners on communications
• Gather information for service requests and assist to meet requirements

Skills

Oral and written communication

Microsoft Office

Communication strategy

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

SharePoint

Job description

Title

Strategic Communications Specialist

At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results.

Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Our people work at the frontier of what is possible, delivering solutions in challenging environments and advancing some of the world's highest-priority national security and space missions.

Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Join us at a defining moment and help shape the future of a company built to tackle complex challenges and make a meaningful impact.

Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

The candidate will serve as a Strategic Communications Specialist responsible for communicating program priorities, plans, status, and key themes to DoD leadership and resource sponsors for an advanced development aviation program. Candidates will work directly with PAE, Program, and O-6/GS-15 leadership to advise/create presentations and program messaging for diverse audiences to include Congress, Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, other government agencies, and industry.

The Strategic Communications Specialist Will

• Plan and execute comprehensive communication strategies in alignment within the customer objectives.
• Identify and introduce methods of delivery, communication channels, modes, and approaches that will effectively engage target audiences.
• Plan strategy for development of content management processes to ensure accurate, relevant and timely information under the guidance of the customer.
• Develop message maps, story boards, and scripts as needed to ensure the appropriate tone, content, and delivery of information that reflects the desired message of the customer to achieve strategic goals and objectives.
• Establish and evaluate strategy that allows for continual process improvement.
• Work closely with the customer and industry partners to develop a comprehensive approach to communications.
• Obtain the appropriate information for service requests and provide any additional assistance necessary to meet the needed requirements.
• Demonstrate the ability to establish a rapport with customers; including the ability to create and sustain a positive relationship; regardless of circumstances or environment.

Basic Qualifications

• Education: Candidate must have a High School diploma.
• Experience: Candidate must have at least four (4) years of experience in strategic communications.
• Clearance Requirement: A current SSBI or Federal Investigative Standard Tier 5 (T5) or Tier 5 Reinvestigation (T5R) within the last 5 years. A final DoD Top Secret clearance is desired, but an Interim Top Secret or Final SECRET will be considered for otherwise qualified candidates. Eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartment Information (SCI) in accordance with Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 704 and Special Access Program (SAP) in accordance with SAP Nomination Policy (SAPNP) with no disqualifying security issues that will deem a candidate ineligible for access.
• Candidate should be proficient in Microsoft Office (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and have experience with Adobe Acrobat and share point style file sharing systems.
• Candidate must have demonstrated outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Candidate should have experience working in a dynamic, schedule constrained, and complex security environment. Special Access Program experience is a plus but not required.

Desired Qualifications

• Candidate should have experience working with OPNAV staff.
• Candidate should have knowledge of Navy TACAIR aircraft, systems, and weapons.
• Candidate should have the ability to communicate concepts to a variety of audiences, both in person and in writing.
• Candidate should have strong interpersonal skills, collaboration and teambuilding skills, and the ability to interact effectively with various stakeholders.
• Candidate should have the ability to build relationships with multiple teams to support cross collaboration.
• Candidate should have keen flexibility and creativity; ability to identify and respond to evolving priorities and identify solutions to problems.

Work Location

Patuxent River Naval Air Station, MD

Travel (5%) is required for this position.

Compensation

$160K-$210K. The salary range posted is based on the national average. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s location, knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience, contract affordability, and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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