Strategic Communications Specialist

Vantor•Reston, VA

1d•$86,000 - $125,400•Onsite

About The Position

Vantor is seeking a Strategic Communications Specialist to support an established and growing Intelligence Community (IC) mission. This role involves working independently and as part of a cross-functional team of technical experts to provide planning and reporting support for a DoD special access program (SAP). The ideal candidate will be able to quickly understand complex technical concepts, make assessments, and articulate recommendations to the customer. This position requires an active U.S. Government Security Clearance at the TS/SCI level with CI polygraph. Vantor is a company that values problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters, working together to help customers see the world differently. This is an opportunity to be part of a mission that shapes the future and contributes to national defense.

Requirements

Must have active TS/SCI security clearance with a CI Polygraph.
Degree in communications, business administration, or similar discipline.
5 years of experience performing communications management/strategy work in the DoD/IC, and writing standard operating procedures based on the resulting work.
Significant experience in communications strategy/management techniques.
Experience in graphic design and content management.
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
Expert knowledge and use of Adobe Pro, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in communications, business administration, or equivalent (6 additional years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree).
Experience working on-site at a government customer location.
Experience working in DOD/IC.
Published/authored strategy reports.
Project Management Professional (PMP) or other project/acquisitions-oriented management certification (DAWIA II, CAPM, Prince2, etc.).
Senior-level experience engaging and communicating with general officers, field grade officers, and civilian senior executive service officers.
Experience and knowledge of Measurement and Signatures Intelligence (MASINT) programs and methods.

Responsibilities

Support the government in planning, drafting, editing, coordinating, tracking, and ensuring timely completion of tasks for annual SAP reporting to DoD, Congress, and other Government agencies.
Serve as a vital member of a multi-disciplined team, embedded with government and Vantor staff, filling a critical function within their organization.
Provide expertise to support the customer's high-speed operational tempo and mission.
Offer expert advice to the customer on SAP reporting to DoD and Congress, analyzing its impact on their mission and ensuring polished and effective communications across stakeholders.
Integrate senior-level correspondence, briefings, reports, and papers for executive-level audiences, including creating drafts for senior review.
Plan, coordinate, review, and edit graphics and content of scientific, technical, and programmatic material.
Perform communication strategy/management work and write SOPs to advance the customer's communication strategy.
Research, build, and execute all aspects of the customer's communication strategy.
Write concepts of operations and operational support projects.
Develop new procedures and methods to create innovative communication plans and strategies.