Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a strategic communications plan supporting the 844th Communications Group and Air Force District of Washington objectives.
• Develop and implement communication strategies that support 844th Communications Group operations and policy goals.
• Coordinate messaging across squadrons, bases, and departments to ensure consistent internal and external communications.
• Advise leadership on communication best practices, stakeholder engagement, and strategic messaging.
• Support alignment with Department of the Air Force information technology priorities through integrated communications initiatives.
• Train personnel on effective communication techniques and communication best practices.
• Maintain a visible on-site presence within Base Communications Squadrons to engage leadership, understand mission impacts, communicate program capabilities, and strengthen partnerships between the Air Force and support teams.
• Assist the User Experience (UX) Manager in delivering strategic UX initiatives and projects.
• Ensure communications plans enhance customer experience and support achievement of customer expectations and organizational goals.
• Develop and maintain newsletters that increase awareness and utilization of Information Technology Services throughout the Air Force National Capital Region.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 8-12 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree and 6-10 years of relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Experience supporting military or government organizations.
• Familiarity with defense communication strategies, operational security principles, and public affairs practices.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute long-term strategic communication plans aligned to organizational objectives.
• Knowledge of digital communication platforms and associated cybersecurity considerations.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and planning capabilities.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance required prior to start date.
• DoD 8140 qualification required prior to onboarding; Cyber 101 certification is sufficient for this administrative position.

Preferred

• Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related discipline.
• Advanced degree in a related field.
• Experience managing crisis communications and communicating sensitive information in high-pressure environments.
• Strong public affairs or public relations background.
• Experience supporting media relations, press engagement, briefing protocols, and public messaging activities.
• Eight or more years of military service experience.
• Experience supporting the Air Force National Capital Region (AFNCR).
• Strategic Communication Management Professional (SCMP®, CMP®, or similar industry certification)

Benefits

• Join a premier technology firm specializing in innovative solutions.
• Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work culture.
• Enjoy tremendous growth potential in a high-performing team environment.
• A robust benefits package:
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-and-long term disability
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401k retirement plan with employer match
• Annual Professional Development Reimbursement Program