XE Strategic Communications Specialist, Advanced Concepts and Te with Security Clearance

Gemini Industries Inc; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Gemini Industries Inc. seeks an XE Strategic Communications Specialist in Linthicum Heights, MD to lead strategic communications in support of the DC3 program. The role focuses on public affairs, branding, media relations, and internal and external messaging across digital and traditional channels.

You will craft messaging, draft talking points, coordinate events, and manage web platforms while ensuring compliance with DoD policies and security requirements. Local travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus substantial, senior-level experience in intelligence or cyberspace communications.
• Experience applying Federal and/or DoD policies and procedures.
• Excellent oral and written communications, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, mission-focused DoD environments.

Responsibilities

• Support DC3 Enterprise Management & Resources Directorate with strategic communications.
• Coordinate marketing communications, PR, events, and branding across channels.
• Develop news content and disseminate information to internal/external audiences.
• Provide PAO support for messaging, media, stakeholder engagement, and briefings.
• Draft talking points, graphics, and coordinating with PAO for brand consistency.
• Plan and execute events and campaigns with branding alignment.
• Manage contract-acquired web platforms, ensuring security compliance.
• Prepare materials for government posting and quality checks.
• Design and organize visual materials supporting DC3 communications.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Intelligence/Cybersecurity comms

Federal/DoD policy knowledge

Marketing communications

Education

BA/BS or higher with extensive experience

Job description

XE Strategic Communications Specialist

Location: Linthicum Heights, MD
Clearance Level: Secret Clearance Required
Job Code: 1298

Gemini Industries Inc. provides technical, management and operations services to support National Security projects. We provide rapid response to the critical needs of our customers and those they serve. We perform analyses and develop operations plans to anticipate and prepare for the future. And we deliver advanced technology to improve our customer’s success in executing its mission. Gemini seeks innovative, results-oriented individuals with the creativity, initiative, and intelligence to overcome any challenge and succeed. Members of the Gemini team thrive in a culture that is anticipatory, agile, and schedule-driven; with a sense of urgency and a drive to succeed. Our culture involves:

• The best and brightest personnel
• Work at a high operations tempo
• Integrated teams delivering rapid solutions

Education: BA/BS plus 12-15 years relevant experience, or MA/MS and 8-10 years relevant experience, or PhD plus 6 years relevant experience (Degree: MBA, Communications or related)

Salary Range: $140 - 150k

Outcomes

• Formally track all tasks, to include assigned by, suspense, status, and comments on all assigned tasks through completion and be prepared to brief upon request.
• Develop digital continuity folders and files that include standard operating procedures, workflows and POC lists to accomplish all tasks.
• Create 2-3 products beyond the client’s requirements that positively impact the client to either increase efficiency, effectiveness, or innovation.
• Establish foundation in AI/ML skills and contribute to AI/ML operationalization and modernization goals and objectives.
• Master position tasks within 60 days and exceed requirements within 90 days.
• Use government provided Generative AI tools on a day-to-day basis to accelerate tasks, research, documentation, analysis, planning, reporting, and problem solving.
• Make recommendations on process improvements and practices that improve quality, speed and/or efficiency.

Responsibilities

• The XE Strategic Communications Specialist supports the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3) Enterprise Management and Resources (ER) Directorate providing strategic communications in support of DC3, enabling strategic, operational, and tactical communication efforts to enhance internal and external messaging and outreach.
• Per PWS section 2.9, Public Affairs, Communications, and Branding, the Senior Strategic Communications specialists responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Coordinates and execute marketing communication initiatives, including public relations, special events management, advertising, and brand awareness, while developing and maintaining communication standards across multiple channels such as periodicals, web services, publications, presentations, and digital platforms.
• Supports the development and distribution of news and informational content for internal and external audiences, produces and disseminates communications products and services in accordance with applicable service level agreements, and assists the DC3 Public Affairs Office in documenting strategic, operational, and tactical engagements within standard operating procedures to support operational efficiency and continuity of operations.
• Provides public affairs, communications, design, and branding support to enhance DC3’s internal and external messaging, media presence, stakeholder engagement, and event communications.
• Drafts communication strategies, preparing messaging products, coordinating media activities, and supporting executive briefings.
• Drafts talking points, producing graphics, assembling read-ahead, and coordinating with PAO personnel for consistency and approval.
• Assists in planning and executing special events, outreach activities, and brand-aligned communication campaigns.
• Prepares promotional materials, maintaining branding consistency, and documenting event outcome.
• Manages contract-acquired web platforms, coordinating content updates, and ensuring compliance with messaging and security requirements.
• Formats content, conducting quality checks, and preparing material for Government posting.
• Designs, produces, and organizes visual materials (graphics, video, photographs) supporting DC3 communications.
• Maintains a digital media library, tagging assets for retrieval, updating project status logs, and ensuring compliance with branding and Public Affairs Office (PAO) standards.
• May serve as the XE Task Lead.

Qualifications

• BA/BS plus 12-15 years relevant experience, or MA/MS and 8-10 years relevant experience, or PhD plus 6 years relevant experience (Degree: MBA, Communications or related)
• Experience in Intelligence or Cyberspace communications, marketing, messaging, and engagement.
• Experienced in applying Federal and/or DoW/DoD policies and procedures.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, organizational and interpersonal skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Support of DoW, Intelligence Community (IC), and/or the Air Force (desired).
• Knowledgeable and skilled in applying Generative SI (desired).
• Experience in writing, speaking, and engagement coordination (desired).
• Experience in marketing, website, social media, conference coordination (desired).
• Knowledgeable and skilled in applying Generative AI.

Travel

Local travel and occasional long-distance travel outside a 50-mile radius may be required, < 10%.

Other Requirements

E-Verify Notice of Participation

This employer participates in E-Verify. We will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For more information on E-Verify, please visit: www.e-verify.gov

We seek

• Highly motivated self-starters
• Resourceful individuals with extraordinary intellectual capability and the ability to rapidly learn and apply new concepts
• Individuals who have a "let me try" attitude and are resilient, present an opinion/position, justify it, and then accept whatever decision is made and charge forward
• Individuals who view criticism as an opportunity to improve ("let me try again")
• Individuals who think and create, enhancing the company with a steady flow of fresh ideas, perspective, and energy.

Equal Opportunity and Affiliation Statement

Gemini Industries Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Aff... 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability and any other basis protected by applicable law.