Strategic Communications Strategist

Huntington Ingalls Industries; Bath Township (OH); On-site; USD 82,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a Strategic Communications Strategist to develop and manage integrated communication strategies for AFWERX. You will partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to produce targeted messaging, campaigns, and content that clearly communicates priorities and program performance.

The role requires operating in a fast-paced, dispersed environment with travel as needed; strong writing, planning, and analytics are essential.

Qualifications

• 6+ years with Bachelor's in related field; or 4+ years with Master's; or 10 years with HS diploma.
• Minimum 6 years in strategic communications, program management, public relations, marketing, or related fields.
• Strong strategic planning and project management; manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, networking, and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience developing integrated communication plans, campaigns, messaging strategies, and communication products.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear messaging.
• Proficiency with analytics, reporting, and stakeholder feedback integration.
• Ability to adapt messaging to audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive strategic communication plans aligned with AFWERX objectives.
• Prepare and submit communication plans for Government review and approval.
• Implement strategies across media, social channels, websites, and internal/ digital platforms.
• Develop messaging supporting AFWERX strategy, brand initiatives, programs, and leadership priorities.
• Serve as Strategic Communications contact for assigned divisions or programs.
• Produce internal communications about initiatives, priorities, and performance.
• Ensure branding and OPSEC compliance in all communications.
• Build relationships with government agencies, industry partners, NGOs, and ecosystem stakeholders.
• Identify cross-functional communication opportunities.
• Support content development teams including writers and designers.
• Tailor products to audiences to convey AFWERX’s value.
• Track effectiveness using analytics and stakeholder feedback.

Skills

Strategic communications

Program management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytics

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

HII Mission Technologies is seeking a Strategic Communications Strategist to develop and manage integrated communication strategies for AFWERX. You will partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to produce targeted messaging, campaigns, and content that clearly communicates priorities and program performance.

The role requires operating in a fast-paced, dispersed environment with travel as needed; strong writing, planning, and analytics are essential.