Engagement Protocol Communications Officer (Mid-Level)

Culmen International LLC • Bath Township, OH

3d • 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 (NGA) onsite in Dayton, Ohio. The role supports NGA GEOINT Innovation & Research’s mission to lead GEOINT research and transition innovative concepts and capabilities to address challenges across NGA, the National System for Geospatial Intelligence, allied systems, the Intelligence Community, and the Department of Defense.

The position provides day-to-day coordination, event support, communications, and data-management assistance. The officer helps plan and deliver meetings, technical exchanges, and mission events, and turns technical content from subject-matter experts and program managers into polished communications for senior leadership and stakeholders. This is a talent-pipeline role; qualified applicants will be contacted once funding is secured. The tentative start date is early December 2026.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in communications, psychology, management, or an equivalent field.
• 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-level PowerPoint skills.
• Extensive knowledge of graphic tools such as Adobe Illustrator.
• Ability to consolidate input from diverse technical sources and subject-matter experts into high-quality communication products.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and provide logistical support for meetings and events for varied audiences and purposes.
• Coordinate events end-to-end, including registration, agendas, clearances, briefings, technical write-ups, and abstracts.
• Coordinate NGA materials for technical exchanges and engagements with senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Provide communications support, including briefing support, routine internal communications, and weekly activity reports.
• Create, review, and edit technical narratives to ensure communication products are accurate, clear, visually coherent, and tailored to their audiences.
• Produce polished briefs, reports, slide decks, and other communication products from inputs provided by technical sources and subject-matter experts.
• Provide desktop publishing and graphic-design support.
• Work with graphic artists and other support personnel to develop visual concepts, refine existing products, and improve briefing and communication materials.
• Plan and support internal and external meetings, technical exchanges, and mission events, including agenda development, scheduling, coordination, and conference materials.
• Support recurring high-visibility events, including the annual OPIR Tech Forum, by preparing materials, coordinating logistics, and facilitating engagement among technical and mission stakeholders.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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