Strategic Communications Specialist

Vantor; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Mental health resources

Student loan repayment

Adoption reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

Vantor is seeking a Strategic Communications Specialist in Reston, VA to support SAP reporting for DoD/Congress. You will work with government and company staff to plan, draft, edit, and coordinate communications, develop SOPs, and manage graphics for technical material.

You must have TS/SCI with CI poly, a degree in communications or related field, and 5 years of DoD/IC experience. The role demands precise writing, strong collaboration, and ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-stakes

Qualifications

• Must have active TS/SCI security clearance with a CI Polygraph.
• Degree in communications, business administration or similar discipline.
• 5 years’ experience performing communications management/strategy work in the DoD / IC, and writing SOPs.
• Significant experience in communications strategy / management techniques.
• Experience in graphic design and content management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Expert knowledge and use of Adobe Pro, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, review, and edit graphics and content of scientific, technical, and programmatic material.
• Write SOPs to further the government customer’s communication strategy.
• Research, build, and execute all aspects of the customer’s communication strategy.
• Write concepts of operations and operational support projects.
• Help author new procedures/methods to create innovative communication plans/strategies.
• Support SAP reporting to DoD and Congress with polished communications.

Skills

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

Degree in communications or related discipline

Tools

Adobe Pro

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Word

Excel

Publisher

PowerPoint

Job description

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.

To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Citizen. This position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance, applicants who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be eligible for consideration. Employment for cleared roles is contingent upon verification of clearance status.

Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Please review the job details below.

This position requires an active U.S. Government Security Clearance at the TS/SCI level with CI polygraph.

The Strategic Communications Specialist will work independently and as part of a cross-functional team comprised of technical experts supporting an established and growing Intelligence Community (IC) mission. You will help the government with planning and reporting support for a DoD special access program (SAP). You will need to quickly understand complex technical concepts, make assessments, and articulate your recommendations to the customer. Our ideal candidate excels in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, is detail-oriented, service-focused, curious, adaptive, and looking for an opportunity to make a positive impact to our country’s national defense. Previous experience working on-site to support the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Intelligence Community (IC) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• You will support the government in planning, drafting, editing, coordinating, tracking and ensuring completion of tasks on schedule for annual SAP reporting to DoD, Congress and other Government agencies.
• You will be a vital member of a multi-disciplined team. You will be embedded with government and Vantor staff, filling a critical function of their organization. Our customer runs a high-speed operational tempo, and you will be looked upon to provide expertise in support of their mission.
• You will provide expert advice to the customer on SAP reporting to DoD and Congress as it impacts their mission, providing polished and effective communications across their stakeholders.
• You will integrate senior level correspondence, briefings, reports and papers for executive level audiences. You will create drafts for senior review.
• You will plan, coordinate, review, and edit graphics and content of scientific, technical, and programmatic material.
• You will perform communication strategy / management work and write SOPs to further the communication strategy of the customer.
• You will research, build, and execute all aspects of the customers communication strategy.
• You will write concepts of operations and operational support projects.
• You will help author new procedures / methods to create innovative communication plans/ strategies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have active TS/SCI security clearance with a CI Polygraph.
• Degree in communications, business administration or similar discipline.
• 5 years’ experience performing communications management/strategy work in the DoD / IC, and writing standard operating procedure based upon the resulting work.
• Significant experience in communications strategy / management techniques.
• Experience in graphic design and content management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Expert knowledge and use of Adobe Pro, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in communications, business administration or equivalent (6 additional years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree).
• Experience working on-site at a government customer location.
• Experience working in DOD/IC.
• Published / authored strategy reports.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or other project/acquisitions-oriented management certification DAWIA II, CAPM, Prince2, etc.
• Senior level experience engaging and communicating with general officers, field grade officers, and civilian senior executive service officers.
• Experience and knowledge of Measurement and Signatures Intelligence (MASINT) programs and methods.

Pay Transparency

To support pay transparency, Vantor includes salary ranges in all U.S. job postings. Starting pay for this role will fall within the listed range and will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, and market conditions. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role should not expect to receive compensation at the top of the range. The listed range reflects the expected pay for this position, and final offers will be determined based on each candidate’s experience, expertise, and alignment with the role.

• The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $86,000.00 - $114,000.00 - $125,400.00 annually.

For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

Benefits

• Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life.
• You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.

The date of posting can be found on Vantor's Career page at the top of each job posting.

EEO Policy

Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.