Communication Strategist Washington DC Area

Position Overview:

The Communication Strategist will serve as a key onsite resource supporting our client. This individual will be responsible for developing coordinating and executing strategic communication plans that advance our clients mission reinforce readiness and strengthen public trust. The role requires a deep understanding of governments operations messaging priorities and the evolving global information environment.

The ideal candidate will possess demonstrated expertise in public affairs campaign planning and stakeholder engagement and will work closely with clients leadership subject matter experts and key steakholders to synchronize messaging efforts across digital traditional and internal communication channels.

Strategic Communication Planning

• Develop lead and execute comprehensive multi-channel communication plans aligned with clients priorities andobjectives.

• Translate complex government initiatives into clear compelling messages tailored to specific audiences (internal public partner etc).

• Integrate strategic messaging across clientscampaigns ensuring consistency timeliness and relevance.

Stakeholder and Interagency Coordination

• Collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders and interagency partners to ensure synchronized messaging.

• Provide communication counsel to senior leaders and staff on policy rolloutsprograms and public engagements.

Messaging and Content Strategy

• Draft messaging frameworks themes and talking points to support clients campaigns high-profile eventsand strategic initiatives.

• Shape content strategies for external-facing platforms and internal communication tools.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Monitor communication effectiveness using performance metrics sentiment analysis and stakeholder feedback.

• Recommend adjustments to strategies and content based on real-time data media coverage and strategic assessments.

Situational Response

• Support rapid communication planning and crisis response efforts related to clients operationsor reputational threats.

• Contribute to the development of contingency messaging public statements and internal communications during high-visibility incidents.
  

Required Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Communications Public Affairs Journalism Strategic Communication or a related field. Masters degree preferred..

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in public affairs strategic communication or media relations.

• Minimum of 5 years supporting federal agencies in a communication strategy or senior advisory capacity.

• Demonstrated success managing multi-faceted communication campaigns.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding ofcommunication protocols public affairs doctrineand the information environment.

• Proficiency in messaging development campaign integration and performance measurement.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and in a highly collaborative environment.

• Familiarity with digital platforms social media strategy and analytics tools.

Desirable Attributes:

• Knowledge of government agency structure chain of command and key communication challenges.

• Ability to distill complex policy or operational language into public-facing narratives.

• Active Secret Clearance (preferred).

Key Outcomes:

• Delivery of effective strategic communication plans aligned with clients priorities.

• Enhanced public understanding and trust in clients initiatives and capabilities.

• Strengthened message integration acrosscampaigns agency components and external partners.

• Rapid credible and unified responses during emerging communication crises.