Public Affairs & Communications Specialist SME

Job description

Everforth ECS is seeking a Public Affairs & Communications Specialist SME to work in the National Capital Region covering the Pentagon, Falls Church, and Fairfax . Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award. The War Data Platform (WDP) is a key initiative within the U.S. Department of War's (DoW) AI-First strategy introduced in early 2026. The WDP separates business and financial data from operational warfighting data, aiming to accelerate the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) on the battlefield. The WDP extends to Unclassified, Secret, and Top Secret environments, and supports collaboration between Combatant Commands, Joint Staff directorates, Senior Executive Service leaders, and operational analysts. - The Public Affairs & Communications Specialist SME serves as the senior strategic communications authority for the WDP Core Integration program, leading enterprise-wide messaging, stakeholder outreach, and communications planning across all classification domains to drive program transparency, mission adoption, and sustained enterprise engagement. In this role, the specialist functions as a cross-functional communicator and trusted advisor to program lea...