Senior Communications Team Lead - Defense Health Agency

FedWriters, Inc.•Falls Church, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

FWI is building a team to deliver strategic communications and public affairs support for the Defense Health Agency and the Military Health System — telling the story of military medicine to service members, beneficiaries, and the American public. As a Senior Communications Team Lead for the DHA Director's Communications and Public Affairs Division, you will lead a diverse team executing campaigns, news operations, social media, branding, outreach, and analytics that shape how the Defense Health Agency communicates with stakeholders nationwide. FWI has been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post in 2024 and 2025, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment. Position is contingent upon contract award Work Schedule and Location:On-Site: This full-time on-site position will work Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm at DHA Headquarters in Falls Church, VA. Some telework may be permitted.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of study
7+ years of experience creating dynamic communications plans across a variety of topics and leading a diverse team
Extensive strategic communications planning experience with demonstrated, measurable results
Experience across integrated communications disciplines: strategic planning, social media, media relations, internal communications, and strategic outreach
Experience overseeing communications analytics and measurement of impact
Experience writing and coordinating Public Affairs Guidance
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to manage and execute multiple strategic communications plans simultaneously in both planning and execution phases
Experience writing for senior leaders, including speeches, op-eds, news articles, and executive messaging

Nice To Haves

Prior military or civilian service at the senior level
Experience working within the Military Health System, DHA, or other DoD organizations
Experience in health care or health policy communications

Responsibilities

Lead and manage all communications work, special projects, and programs for the DHA Director's Communications and Public Affairs Division
Plan, execute, and measure integrated communications campaigns across multiple channels (news, social media, web, video, graphics, email, and stakeholder outreach)
Develop and coordinate strategic communications plans, including crisis communications, special observances, and senior leader initiatives
Oversee news center operations, including article development, content calendars, and editorial synchronization
Direct social media strategy and content across platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, X), including social listening and analytics
Manage branding, graphic design, and video production efforts
Lead internal communications initiatives including employee newsletters, town halls, and intranet content
Guide strategic outreach and stakeholder engagement, including speaker preparation and event support
Oversee analytics and reporting to measure communications impact and inform data-driven recommendations
Write and coordinate Public Affairs Guidance, talking points, information papers, and executive summaries for senior leaders
Develop communications toolkits for distribution to DHA subordinate organizations
Travel within the Continental United States to support conferences and meetings, estimated five trips per year