What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategic Communications Strategist position at OSAAVA Services?
Job Description
Customer: AFWERX
Location: Remote
Security Clearance: Secret clearance required to apply
Position Description:
The Strategic Communications Strategist plays a key role in AFWERX, responsible for developing and executing communication strategies that engage stakeholders across the ecosystem, government agencies, and industry partners. This role requires expertise in strategic planning, messaging, relationship building, and content creation to promote AFWERX’s mission, priorities, and programs. The ideal candidate will have experience managing communication campaigns, coordinating messaging across multiple platforms, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Duties:
Cyber Security company, specializing in specific cyber defense activities and IT services. We are a SDVOSB.
Cyber Security company, specializing in specific cyber defense activities and IT services. We are a SDVOSB.
Customer: AFWERX
Location: Remote
Security Clearance: Secret clearance required to apply
Position Description:
The Strategic Communications Strategist plays a key role in AFWERX, responsible for developing and executing communication strategies that engage stakeholders across the ecosystem, government agencies, and industry partners. This role requires expertise in strategic planning, messaging, relationship building, and content creation to promote AFWERX’s mission, priorities, and programs. The ideal candidate will have experience managing communication campaigns, coordinating messaging across multiple platforms, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Duties:
- Develop and implement comprehensive strategic communication plans that align with AFWERX’s objectives.
- Research and analyze communication landscapes to identify target audiences and craft effective messaging.
- Ensure all communication deliverables align with operational security (OPSEC) requirements.
- Lead messaging and content strategy for communication platforms, including traditional media, social media, internal communications, and websites.
- Work with internal subject matter experts to create engaging content that supports AFWERX initiatives.
- Facilitate internal communications to keep personnel informed and enhance organizational unity.
- Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and industry partners, to enhance collaboration and AFWERX’s reputation.
- Analyze and track communication effectiveness, making data-driven recommendations for improvement.
- Ensure consistency in branding, messaging, and tone across all communication channels.
- Represent AFWERX in discussions and meetings to provide tactical and strategic insights that further the organization’s mission.
- Stay current on emerging communication trends, technologies, and best practices to enhance AFWERX’s outreach.
- Support and guide content creation teams, including writers, designers, and video producers.
- Travel as required to engage with stakeholders, promote AFWERX programs, and support events.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 7 years in strategic communications, program management, or a related field, preferably within a government or military context.
- Communication Expertise: Strong storytelling and messaging skills across multiple media platforms.
- Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and execute communication campaigns effectively.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Strong interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to collaborate with internal and external partners.
- Analytical Skills: Experience in data analysis and reporting to measure communication impact.
- Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance required.
- Master’s degree in business administration (MBA), organizational management, strategic management, or program/project management.
- Experience working with government or defense-related organizations.
- Proficiency in digital communication tools, including Google Workspace and analytics platforms.
- Ability to work autonomously in a highly dispersed remote organization.
- Remote Position: Fully remote role requiring reliable internet access and a professional home workspace.
- Standard Work Hours: Monday–Friday business hours, with flexibility to meet mission demands.
- Travel: Travel is required to connect with ecosystem partners and support communication efforts.
- Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to adapt to fast-paced environments.
- Must demonstrate professionalism, discretion, and the ability to handle sensitive information.
- Must maintain consistency in communication strategies and branding across all platforms.
Cyber Security company, specializing in specific cyber defense activities and IT services. We are a SDVOSB.
Cyber Security company, specializing in specific cyber defense activities and IT services. We are a SDVOSB.
