Strategic Communications Specialist: Executive Briefings & Visuals

Delaware Nation Industries; Maryland; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% coverage of employee benefit premiums

Matching 401K

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Pet Insurance

Education Reimbursement

Parking and Transit Benefits

Job summary

Delaware Nation Industries is seeking a qualified Communication Specialist to support the U.S. Army. The role involves developing executive briefings, creating visual communication products, and managing high-priority tasks. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in communications and strong writing skills.

The position offers comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage and a matching 401K. An active Secret security clearance is required, along with proficiency in MS Office and graphics creation.

Qualifications

• Experience developing executive‑level briefings and presentations.
• Active Secret security clearance.
• Ability to manage multiple high‑priority taskers and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop executive summaries and briefing materials for leadership.
• Create professional graphics and visual aids for presentations.
• Manage the lifecycle of internal and external taskers.

Skills

Strong writing and editing skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Experience with visual communication products

Organizational skills

Stakeholder coordination skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Job description

DNI is seeking a qualified Communication to support the United States Army. The Strategic Initiatives Group (SIG) Communication Specialist provides direct support to CPE C2IN leadership by developing executive briefings, creating visual communication products, and managing high-priority Army and Congressional taskers. This position enables timely, accurate, and professional support to senior leaders by translating complex information into decision-ready products and ensuring critical actions are tracked through completion.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Briefings and Communications

• Develop executive summaries, talking points, information papers, and briefing materials for Army senior leaders and Congressional audiences.
• Build and maintain high-quality slide decks that clearly communicate operational, strategic, and organizational priorities.
• Review, analyze, and summarize policies, directives, correspondence, and other documents to support leadership decision-making.
• Prepare leadership for engagements by providing background information, key issues, and recommended messaging.

Graphics and Visual Products

• Create professional graphics, operational diagrams, infographics, and visual aids to support briefings and presentations.
• Translate complex concepts and technical information into clear, concise visual products for executive audiences.
• Ensure all visual materials support organizational messaging and meet Army presentation standards.

Tasker and Congressional Inquiry Management

• Manage the lifecycle of internal and external taskers from receipt through completion.
• Receive, track, and disseminate Congressional and Army-level Requests for Information (RFIs) and taskings to appropriate stakeholders.
• Monitor suspense dates, coordinate responses, and ensure timely completion of all actions.
• Review and edit responses for quality, consistency, and leadership approval prior to submission.
• Track engagement outcomes and follow-on actions to ensure all commitments and due-outs are completed.

Requirements

• Experience developing executive-level briefings, presentations, and communication products.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, or related field.
• Active Secret security clearance.
• Strong writing, editing, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Experience creating professional graphics and visual communication products.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-priority taskers and deadlines.
• Strong organizational and stakeholder coordination skills.

Benefits

Benefits Include:

• Covers 100% of employee benefit premiums, including Medical (PPO or HDHP Option), Vision, Dental
• Matching 401K
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Professional Development/Education Reimbursement
• Parking and Transit Benefits for NY, NJ, ATL, and DC Metro areas

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.