Strategic Communications Strategist with Security Clearance

Dayton, OH (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive strategic communications as a Strategic Communications Strategist, leading integrated plans and stakeholder engagement across government, industry, and the innovation ecosystem.

  • Own development and execution of integrated strategic communications plans aligned with program priorities.
  • Must-have: 7+ years of experience in communications or related field with proven campaign development.
  • Standout: Advises divisions with cross-functional stakeholder engagement across government and industry.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement integrated strategic communication plans aligned with organizational priorities and program objectives.
  • Identify target audiences, develop messaging strategies, and recommend effective communication channels.
  • Create and manage communications campaigns across digital platforms, social media, traditional media, internal communications, and presentations.
  • Collaborate with leadership and subject matter experts to develop messaging that supports program initiatives and brand objectives.
  • Facilitate internal communications to ensure personnel are informed of key initiatives, progress, and achievements.
  • Build and maintain relationships with government partners, industry stakeholders, and innovation ecosystem organizations.
  • Serve as the Strategic Communications advisor for assigned divisions or programs, providing strategic messaging guidance.
  • Ensure all communications align with brand standards, mission priorities, and operational security (OPSEC) requirements.
  • Track and analyze communication performance using analytics and reporting tools to evaluate reach, engagement, and effectiveness.
  • Provide recommendations to improve communication strategies based on performance metrics and stakeholder feedback.
  • Coordinate with writers, designers, and content creators to develop compelling communications materials.
  • Participate in meetings and planning discussions to support communications planning and product development.
  • Identify opportunities for cross-team collaboration and integrated messaging efforts.
  • Stay informed on emerging communications trends, tools, and best practices.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in communications, program management, public affairs, or a related field.
  • Experience developing and executing strategic communications plans and campaigns.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
  • Experience measuring communication effectiveness using analytics and reporting tools.
  • Proficiency with digital communication platforms and collaboration tools (e.g., Google Workspace).
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and highly distributed organization.
  • Willingness to travel as needed to support stakeholder engagement and program events.
  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field required.

Preferred

  • Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Organizational Management, Strategic Management, Program Management, or a related field preferred.

        About Creek Technologies

        • Creek Technologies is seeking a Strategic Communications Strategist to support mission-driven programs by developing and executing comprehensive communication strategies that engage stakeholders across government, industry, and the innovation ecosystem. This role leads the planning, development, and execution of integrated communication initiatives that promote program objectives, strengthen partnerships, and enhance awareness of initiatives across diverse audiences. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong project management, messaging, and stakeholder engagement experience in fast-paced government or technology environments.
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        Creek Technologies Company

        Creek Technologies Company (CreekTech) is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that specializes in delivering innovative information technology (IT) solutions, educational services and management consulting. Started in April 2007 by four patriots, we established our corporate headquarters and operations in Beavercreek, OH, in close proximity to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Over the years, we have grown from an LLC with a handful of employees to a sub-chapter C Corporation with over 100 employees located in multiple states. Since the beginning, Creek Technologies has provided solid answers and solutions for our clients' toughest challenges. We build and foster strong relationships with commercial and federal government customers by bringing together the right expertise and technology in a cost-effective manner, utilizing industry best practices (ISO 9000:2015, ITIL, CMMI and PMBOK) governing post-secondary advanced education, engineering and service delivery. Our Leadership Team is committed to delivering thoughtful management and direction, cultivating success through innovative technologies and solutions. CreekTech’s capabilities and service offerings are centered on assisting our customers to carry out critical missions and meet objectives within budgetary expectations. We help our customers reduce costs and achieve new levels of performance by utilizing cutting-edge technology.CreekTech delivers the Homeland Security Master's program at the Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS) at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA. CHDS delivers graduate-level education to federal employees and members of state, local, tribal and territorial levels of government and law enforcement. CHDS consists of the Master's program, Executive Leaders Program and Mobile Education Teams delivering executive-level seminars covering homeland security topics.

        Founded in 2007
        Dayton, Ohio, USA
        87 employees (7 in marketing)

        Traffic Signals

        Monthly Visitors
        1.9K
        Traffic Source Mix
        Search
        15.8%
        Direct
        46.7%
        Referral
        26.9%
        Social
        9.4%
        Paid
        1.1%

        Headcount Trend

        Current headcount: ~87

        Marketing Team

        Marketing Team Size
        4 (5% of company)