Engagement Protocol Communications Officer (Mid-Level)

Culmen International • Dayton, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Culmen International is hiring a mid-level Engagement Protocol Communications Officer to support NGA Q’s GEOINT Persistence and Space Division by coordinating meetings and engagements at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency in Dayton, Ohio. The position supports NGA GEOINT Innovation & Research’s mission to lead GEOINT research and transition innovative concepts and capabilities to address challenges across NGA, NSG, ASG, the Intelligence Community, and the Department of Defense. The role provides day-to-day coordination and data-management support for these activities.

The officer plans, organizes, and provides end-to-end logistical support for meetings and events serving various audiences and purposes. Responsibilities include event registration, agenda development, clearances, briefings, technical write-ups, abstracts, scheduling, and supporting conference materials. The role also provides briefing and communications support, prepares routine internal communications and weekly activity reports, and produces polished materials for senior leaders and stakeholders.

The officer brings together technical inputs from SMEs and program managers and develops accurate, clear, visually coherent products tailored to their audiences. This includes briefs, reports, slide decks, technical narratives, and other communications. The role involves desktop publishing and graphic design, coordinating NGA technical-exchange materials, and working with graphic artists and support personnel to develop visual concepts and improve communication products. The officer also supports recurring high-visibility events, including the annual OPIR Tech Forum.

This is a talent-pipeline position. Qualified applicants will be contacted once funding is secured. The tentative start date is early December 2026.

Requirements

• BA/BS or MA/MS in communications, psychology, management, or an equivalent degree.
• At least 10 years of work experience.
• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Willingness to sit for a CI polygraph.
• Understanding of the community, team, and OPIR (Overhead Persistent Infrared) capabilities.
• Expert proficiency in PowerPoint.
• Extensive knowledge of graphic tools such as Adobe Illustrator.
• Ability to consolidate inputs from diverse technical sources and SMEs into high-quality briefs, reports, slide decks, and other communication products.

Nice To Haves

• Prior or current experience working with a research and development organization or government agency.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and logistically support meetings, events, technical exchanges, and mission events for various audiences and purposes.
• Coordinate events end to end, including registration, agenda development, scheduling, clearances, briefings, technical write-ups, abstracts, and supporting conference materials.
• Coordinate NGA materials for technical exchanges with senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Provide briefing support, routine internal communications, and weekly activity reports.
• Create, review, and edit technical narratives and communication products to ensure accuracy, clarity, visual coherence, and suitability for the intended audience.
• Turn content and briefings from SMEs and program managers into polished materials for senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Work with graphic artists and support personnel to develop visual concepts, refine existing products, and improve briefing and communication materials.
• Support recurring high-visibility events, including preparation of materials and coordination of logistics for the annual OPIR Tech Forum.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including coverage for same- or opposite-sex domestic partners.
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and a 4% employer match.
• Company-paid life insurance and disability insurance.
• Supplemental insurance options.
• Training and continuing education opportunities.
• 12 paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level