Overview
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.
Responsibilities
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Our Strategic Communications & Engagement SME SME will be responsible for the following:
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.
Skills Required
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Required Qualifications
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.
Desired Qualifications
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.
Core Competencies
Strategic Communications
Executive Engagement
Stakeholder Coordination
Organizational Messaging
Executive Writing
Leadership Support
Communication Planning
Task & Suspense Management
Work Environment
High-visibility national security support environment.
Fast-paced headquarters and executive operations.
Team-oriented environment requiring independent execution and sound judgment.
Security Clearance
Active DoD Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility required.
U.S. citizenship required.
Education
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in math, engineering, or the sciences.
Full-Time
Security Clearance
groups
Senior-Level
business
On-site
Benefits
We offer competitive salaries commensurate with education and experience. We have an excellent benefits package that includes:
Health & Welfare
Company Paid
Major Medical Insurance for employees and family members
Dental Insurance for employees and family members
Vision Insurance for employees (employee-paid for family members)
Group Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Travel Accident Insurance
Long-Term Disability
Voluntary
Short-Term Disability
Supplemental Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (pre-tax deferrals for health care expenses)
Retirement
Money Purchase Pension Plan - 100% Company funded defined contribution retirement plan. One-year entry waiting period and 5-year vesting. Core Funds available and a self-directed brokerage account option.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan - 100% Company funded discretionary contribution. 100% vested after one-year entry waiting period.
Time Off
Tecolote’s generous paid time off benefits give employees the flexibility they need to relax, recharge and take care of the unexpected.
Annual Leave
Bereavement Leave
Holidays
Jury Duty/Witness Leave
Military Leave
Sick Leave
Location
Chantilly Operations
15020 Conference Center Drive
Suite 200
Chantilly, Virginia 20151-3868
(703) 378-9664
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Tracking Number: 018-26-12
