Strategic Communication Specialist

Noblis ESI is seeking a Strategic Communications Specialist based in Chantilly, VA.

The Strategic Communications Specialist will provide critical support, ensuring effective communication strategies that enhance organizational alignment, stakeholder engagement, and mission transparency. This role involves developing key messaging, overseeing communication initiatives, and supporting leadership in articulating the customer's mission within the Intelligence Community (IC).

• Develop and implement strategic communication plans that align with mission and objectives.
• Draft speeches, briefings, articles, and other materials for leadership and external stakeholders.
• Manage internal communications to ensure clarity and consistency in messaging across the organization.
• Oversee strategies to enhance outreach and engagement.
• Support crisis communication planning and response efforts.
• Analyze communication effectiveness and recommend improvements for outreach strategies.
• Liaise with Intelligence Community partners, defense agencies, and external stakeholders to ensure cohesive messaging.
• Ensure compliance with security protocols while disseminating sensitive or classified information.

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of experience OR Master’s with 10+ years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Affairs, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• Experience in strategic communications, public affairs, or media relations within government, defense, or intelligence sectors.
• Knowledge of government communication policies, federal agency protocols, and classified communication guidelines.
• Ability to travel.

• Master’s Degree.
• Familiarity with NRO operations, intelligence community protocols, and national security communication strategies.
• Experience developing high-impact briefings, reports, and outreach materials for senior leadership.
• Strong interpersonal skills for engaging with senior officials, external agencies, and industry partners.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for diverse audiences.
• Ability to manage complex projects, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively across departments.

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI, and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors.

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Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards. Noblis maintains a drug‑free workplace.

• Remote/hybrid status is subject to change based on Noblis and/or government requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.

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