Strategic Communications & Engagement Analyst SME

LOCATION: Chantilly, VA

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: Active DoD Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and Poly required.

U.S. citizenship required.

SALARY RANGE: Estimated $190,000+ USD Annually*

*depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications

The Strategic Communications & Engagement SME provides executive-level communications, stakeholder engagement, organizational messaging, and leadership support to U.S. Space Force and national security space organizations.

Required Qualifications / Skills

• Master's degree in Business, Management, Economics, Science, Technology, Engineering, Statistics, or a related field.
• Minimum 15 years of experience supporting Federal Government acquisition organizations.
• Strong strategic thinking, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, high-visibility environments.

Preferred Qualifications / Skills

• At least 5 years of recent experience supporting space programs.
• Experience supporting U.S. Space Force, Space Systems Command, NRO, SDA, or national security space organizations.
• Experience supporting senior executives, PEOs, or headquarters-level environments.

Responsibilities

• Draft written and visual communication materials for diverse audiences.
• Develop communication plans in coordination with internal stakeholders and leadership.
• Prepare executive briefings, talking points, reports, presentations, and messaging products.
• Assemble and provide guidance on electronic Staff Summary Sheet packages.
• Communicate effectively with offices and stakeholders across all leadership levels.
• Support Program Management Reviews, All Calls, senior-leader meetings, and other high-level engagements.
• Advise leadership on the status of assigned deliverables, communication products, and engagement actions.
• Coordinate cross-functional communication activities among government, military, contractor, and mission partner organizations.