Strategic Communicator

CACI International Inc; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI International Inc. is seeking a Strategic Communicator to support a U.S. Government Intelligence Community customer.

You will help develop and implement communications strategies, plans, and products in line with customer guidance, enhancing workforce awareness and engagement through strategic messaging in sensitive environments. The role emphasizes skilled writing, public affairs expertise, and experience across internal communications, brand consistency, and executive messaging.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Communications, Journalism, Public Affairs, or related field with 6+ or 4+ years respectively.
• Demonstrated experience supporting U.S. Government or Intelligence Community communications/public affairs.
• Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, diverse environment.
• Exceptional written, verbal analytical, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Understanding fundamentals of strategic communications (planning, execution, assessment).
• Experience developing communication plans for outreach campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end internal communications support to promote workforce engagement and transparency.
• Create and implement integrated communications plans for programs and initiatives.
• Manage content for internal blogs, newsletters, websites, and other publications.
• Provide executive communications support, including talking points, speeches, and leadership messages.
• Maintain brand identity and editorial standards across all products.
• Analyze effectiveness of communications and recommend adjustments.
• Coordinate design and multimedia products for visuals and storytelling.
• Translate complex information into clear, engaging content for broad audiences.
• Deliver high quality products on schedule in a fast-paced environment.
• Support internal and external outreach initiatives, events and exhibits.

Skills

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Strong written communication

Public affairs experience

Strategic messaging

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Affairs, or related field

Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Affairs, or related field

Job description

Job Title: Strategic Communicator

Job Category: Communications

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity:

You will support a mission-focused U.S. Government Intelligence Community customer as a Strategic Communications Specialist. You will support the development and implementation of communications strategies, plans, and products consistent with guidance and direction provided by the customer.

Your work will directly enhance workforce awareness, mission transparency (as appropriate), and organizational engagement through your Strategic Communication and/or Public Affairs responsibilities.

The ideal candidate is a skilled writer and communications professional with deep experience in public affairs, internal communications, and strategic messaging within high-tempo, sensitive environments.

Responsibilities:

Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide end-to-end internal communications support to promote workforce engagement, transparency, cross-organizational information sharing, and a positive working environment.
• Create and implement integrated communications plans for programs and initiatives to announce new programs, initiatives, news, or other significant activities. Products may include workforce emails, memoranda, articles, and printed or digital content.
• Manage content for internal blogs, newsletters, websites, and other publications.
• Provide executive communications support, to include guidance on effective messaging. Products may include executing internal events and drafting talking points, speeches, leadership messages, and key narratives for senior leaders.
• Maintain and enforce consistent brand identity and editorial and organizational style standards in all products and engagements.
• Analyze the effectiveness of communications and providing recommendations for adjustment or action, based on industry best practices.
• Facilitate internal communication working groups to ensure consistent messaging and brand alignment, and increase collaboration.
• Coordinate design and multimedia products to deliver visually compelling graphics, layouts, and digital storytelling products.
• Translate complex intelligence, technology, and mission-related information into clear, accurate, and engaging content for broad internal audiences.
• Deliver high quality products on schedule in a high-paced environment.
• Support internal and external outreach initiatives, events, and exhibits strategies as required.
• As part of the support to the Public Affairs team, you may also:
  • Support external communication services that help build local and national awareness, understanding, and relevance of the organization.
  • Create earned media strategies for both public and trade media, including long-lead, newspapers, journals, trade press, web media, and/or others that are relevant for specific the organization’s goals and objectives.
  • Craft new media content and strategies for the organization’s social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube), podcasts, blogs, etc.
  • Prepare media materials (e.g., press kits, background materials, press releases, speeches, scripts, talking points, testimony, correspondence, news stories, and presentations). Scheduling broadcast and/or print interviews. Developing media training materials.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Affairs, or related field with 6+ years of relevant experience OR Master’s Degree Communications, Journalism, Public Affairs, or related field with 4+ years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience supporting U.S. Government or Intelligence Community communications or public affairs program
• Experience managing multiple customer projects and requirements in a fast-paced, diverse, and dynamic environment
• Exceptional written, verbal analytical, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated understanding of the fundamentals of strategic communications, including the planning, execution, and assessment of key functional areas, such as marketing, corporate communications, executive communications, digital communications, technical communications, or brand management.
• Experience developing communication plans and associated content for outreach campaigns, including messaging, social media posts, marketing materials, or multimedia products.

Desired:

• Creating external outreach plans, managing large-scale events, and developing new partnerships.
• Providing advice and counsel to senior officials.
• Evaluating analytics - including web, social media, and press - and recommending adjustments and actions based on analytics.

What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation’s most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range :

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$109,800 - $241,600

CACI is anEqualOpportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any otherprotectedcharacteristic.