Strategic Communications Specialist

Job description

Responsibilities We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Strategic Communications Specialist to join our team in the greater DMV area, supporting the Army National Guard. Responsibilities: - Establish enterprise strategic communications governance: standards, brand alignment frameworks, messaging policies, and approval workflows. - Advise senior leadership on narrative strategy, reputational risk, crisis communications posture, and stakeholder influence for mission and modernization priorities. - Review and adjudicate high‑visibility communication products, executive briefings, public‑facing materials, and media engagements to ensure strategic coherence and policy compliance. - Develop and oversee enterprise communication campaigns, engagement plans, and stakeholder outreach tied to transformation and operational objectives. - Define metrics and analytics frameworks to measure messaging effectiveness, stakeholder reach, and campaign impact; deliver executive‑grade insights. - Coordinate cross‑functional teams (policy, legal, program leadership, public affairs, KM) to align communications with operational constraints and regulatory requirements. - Maintain communication playb...