Strategic Communications Program Lead

  • Washington D.C., DC, USA
  • Full-Time
  • On-Site
  • 124,000-148,000 USD / Year
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Job Description:

National Security Strategic Communications (Program Lead) (TS/SCI Security Clearance Required)

We are seeking a National Security Strategic Communications Director (Program Lead) to support a U.S. Air Force customer.

This role leads day-to-day execution of a strategic communications program—managing deliverables, leading a small team, and ensuring consistent, high-quality support to front office leadership.

If you're a strong operator who can run a program, keep work moving, and deliver under pressure, you'll do well here.

Responsibilities:

  • Support daily needs of a high-profile USG executive leader in both internal and external comms, in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment
  • Serve as contract lead, ensuring performance, quality, and client satisfaction
  • Develop communication products (briefings, reports, messaging, etc.) for senior leaders
  • Manage and mentor a small team
  • Coordinate across stakeholders to keep work aligned and on schedule
  • Translate technical or complex topics into clear, actionable communications

Requirements:

  • The position requires on-site work (limited remote opportunities) in the Washington Metropolitan Area (D.C., Maryland, Virginia) for a Federal Government client. Occasional domestic travel may be required
  • Active TS/SCI clearance required (with prior experience in an SAP and/or SCI environment)
  • Advanced (MS/ME) degree with 15+ years of work experience in strategic communications, public affairs, or related fields.
  • Experience supporting senior government leaders (Air Force/DoD preferred)
  • Strong program or project management experience
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight timelines
  • Excellent writing and communication skills

Benefits:

  • Quarterly Incentive plan (cash bonus) – share in company revenue
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – most plan premiums are 100% company-paid, including spouse/domestic partner and family coverage
  • 401K with annual grant – free retirement money 
  • Flexible discretionary time off – take the time you need when you need it 
  • Company-paid Holiday Break – free time off between Christmas and New Years Thirteen official paid holidays 
  • Generous Paid Family Leave policies 
  • Company-paid Life and Short and Long-term Disability Insurance 
  • Continuing Education and Tuition Reimbursement – money towards training and education 
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits 
  • Available Health Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care FSA, and Health Savings Account (HSA) plans Available Home and Auto Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Pet Insurance, and Pre-Paid Legal Plan