Strategic Communications Strategist

SIERTEK LTD • Bath Township, OH

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Strategic Communications Strategist is a critical role within the AFWERX team, responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing programs aimed at engaging diverse communities across the ecosystem, stakeholders, and industry partners. This role requires a combination of strategic planning, project management, relationship building, and communication skills to effectively promote the AFWERX mission and goals, and Director priorities to a variety of audiences, both internal and external, to address the most pressing challenges of the DAF.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing or related field; Master's degree or MBA preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in program management, or related field preferably within a military or government context.
• Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Skilled in extending narratives across various media channels to achieve communication goals and objectives.
• Strong strategic planning and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and networking skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficient in data analysis, reporting, and evaluation techniques to measure the impact and effectiveness of communication efforts.
• Ability to think critically and make decisions, pays attention to detail, and has a self-starter mentality.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic communications plans aligned with AFWERX organizational priorities and initiatives.
• Create and manage communication products across multiple platforms including social media, web content, presentations, press releases, and internal communications.
• Coordinate with leadership, subject matter experts, and stakeholders to develop targeted messaging and outreach strategies.
• Ensure communications align with AFWERX branding guidance, organizational objectives, and operational security (OPSEC) requirements.
• Track and assess communication effectiveness using analytics and stakeholder feedback to improve messaging and engagement.
• Support meetings, events, and outreach activities; serve as a strategic communications liaison for assigned programs or divisions

What This Job Offers

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