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Senior Strategic Communications Specialist
Position Summary
The Senior Strategic Communications Specialist is responsible for leading the development, coordination, and editing of diverse communication materials, with a primary focus on crafting impactful speeches for various audiences and occasions. This role includes advising senior executives on speech delivery, ensuring content precision, mentoring junior staff on speechwriting techniques, and leveraging tools such as the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite for enhanced content presentation.
Location: Bethesda, MD
Schedule (FT/PT): Full Time
Travel Required: None
Shift: Day Shift
Remote Type: No Remote
Security Clearance: Current TS/SCI
Polygraph: Current Counterintelligence Polygraph
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
$119,000 - $124,000
This pay range is a general guideline and not a guarantee of specific compensation or salary. When extending an offer, DarkStar Intelligence considers various factors, including (but not limited to) the job's responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, market data alignment, applicable bargaining agreements (if any), and other relevant laws.
About DarkStar Intelligence
DarkStar Intelligence is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). We are dedicated to advancing mission support and tradecraft development for our clients while emphasizing employee retention and client satisfaction. We deliver high-quality, intelligence-based solutions grounded in our “Core Four” values: humility, passion, agility, and ownership. Our team members embody humility by prioritizing the mission over personal recognition, bringing passion through relentless enthusiasm for problem-solving and innovation. With agility, they adapt swiftly to changing mission requirements and excel in team dynamics. Above all, our personnel take full ownership of their work, holding themselves accountable to deliver results and uphold the highest standards of excellence. We strive to make our country safer and create a lasting impact through these values.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At DarkStar Intelligence LLC, we believe that Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is not just a policy but a core value that defines our approach to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone is valued based on their skills, abilities, and qualifications and where employment decisions are made solely on merit.
We uphold a zero-tolerance stance on discrimination of any kind. Our commitment ensures that no one is discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Our EEO principles are embedded in every facet of the employment process—from recruitment and hiring to promotions, transfers, training, and career development. We also apply this commitment to maintaining an inclusive work environment, equitable compensation and benefits, fair performance evaluations, and respectful terminations. At DarkStar Intelligence, diversity and inclusion are more than policies; they are essential to who we are and how we operate.
EEO Flyer: shorturl.at/abpNX
Employee Benefits
At DarkStar Intelligence LLC, we believe investing in our employees means providing a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their personal and professional well-being. We offer a variety of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our team:
Core Benefits:
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Position Summary
The Senior Strategic Communications Specialist is responsible for leading the development, coordination, and editing of diverse communication materials, with a primary focus on crafting impactful speeches for various audiences and occasions. This role includes advising senior executives on speech delivery, ensuring content precision, mentoring junior staff on speechwriting techniques, and leveraging tools such as the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite for enhanced content presentation.
Location: Bethesda, MD
Schedule (FT/PT): Full Time
Travel Required: None
Shift: Day Shift
Remote Type: No Remote
Security Clearance: Current TS/SCI
Polygraph: Current Counterintelligence Polygraph
Primary Duties And Responsibilities
- Lead the development, preparation, production, and editing of a range of communication products, including intelligence reports, strategy documents, talking points, and speeches
- Prepare assignments based on input from subject matter experts to ensure alignment with organizational goals
- Mentor and train junior staff in effective speechwriting and communication techniques
- Leverage Adobe Creative Cloud Suite to design and create visually compelling content
- Utilize client request management tools to provide efficient, high-quality customer support for communication requests
- Research, proofread, edit, write, revise, and format materials for hardcopy, electronic publication, and multiple dissemination platforms
- Draft and edit content across a variety of formats, including talking points, speeches, newsletters, websites, and other communication products
- Serve as the primary author for fact sheets, pamphlets, articles, email messages, and other relevant communication products
- Independently plan, execute, and report on tasks, ensuring timely delivery
- Prepare and edit speeches or scripts for senior executives, including live and recorded deliveries, testimonies, and statements for the Congressional Record
- Revise written materials to ensure consistency in style, grammar, organization, and clarity, balancing complex ideas with accessible language
- Ensure all communication products adhere to tradecraft and publication standards
- Provide guidance and coaching to leadership on speech delivery techniques for optimal audience engagement
- Current TS/SCI Clearance
- Current Counterintelligence Polygraph
- Education: Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 18 years of experience or Master's Degree with a minimum of 10 years of experience
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, MS Teams, SharePoint, and Adobe Creative Suite is highly desired
$119,000 - $124,000
This pay range is a general guideline and not a guarantee of specific compensation or salary. When extending an offer, DarkStar Intelligence considers various factors, including (but not limited to) the job's responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, market data alignment, applicable bargaining agreements (if any), and other relevant laws.
About DarkStar Intelligence
DarkStar Intelligence is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). We are dedicated to advancing mission support and tradecraft development for our clients while emphasizing employee retention and client satisfaction. We deliver high-quality, intelligence-based solutions grounded in our “Core Four” values: humility, passion, agility, and ownership. Our team members embody humility by prioritizing the mission over personal recognition, bringing passion through relentless enthusiasm for problem-solving and innovation. With agility, they adapt swiftly to changing mission requirements and excel in team dynamics. Above all, our personnel take full ownership of their work, holding themselves accountable to deliver results and uphold the highest standards of excellence. We strive to make our country safer and create a lasting impact through these values.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At DarkStar Intelligence LLC, we believe that Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is not just a policy but a core value that defines our approach to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone is valued based on their skills, abilities, and qualifications and where employment decisions are made solely on merit.
We uphold a zero-tolerance stance on discrimination of any kind. Our commitment ensures that no one is discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Our EEO principles are embedded in every facet of the employment process—from recruitment and hiring to promotions, transfers, training, and career development. We also apply this commitment to maintaining an inclusive work environment, equitable compensation and benefits, fair performance evaluations, and respectful terminations. At DarkStar Intelligence, diversity and inclusion are more than policies; they are essential to who we are and how we operate.
EEO Flyer: shorturl.at/abpNX
Employee Benefits
At DarkStar Intelligence LLC, we believe investing in our employees means providing a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their personal and professional well-being. We offer a variety of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our team:
Core Benefits:
- Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to ensure you and your family access essential care
- Income Protection: Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability to give you peace of mind
- Retirement Planning: A 401(k) plan to help you build a secure financial future
- Work-Life Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Legal Services for added support whenever needed
- Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, 11 paid Federal Holidays, plus a Floating Holiday to celebrate what matters most to you
- Identity & Legal Protection: LegalShield and IDShield protect your identity and provide access to legal resources
- Additional Coverage: Whole Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, and Critical Care Insurance for extra protection and peace of mind
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Salary : $119,000 - $124,000
