Strategic Communications Specialist

Strategic Communications Specialist
The Opportunity:

The key to an organization’s growth is strong stakeholder communication that represents and supports its mission, values, and objectives. As a communications professional, you know how to inform and e nga ge key audiences and help promote an organization’s reputation. We’re looking for an experience d communications spe cia list like you who is ready to grow and willing to win for the client and live our mission every day. Here, you’ll advance your skills to design, develop, produce, and advise on a variety of internal and external communication materials and media that supports defense innovation, Army prize competitions, and critical technology transition initiatives through the xTech and G-TEAD programs.

As a communications spe cia list on our team, you’ll closely impact the development of creative solutions to complex problems. Your self-guided yet collaborative spirit will shape and nurture relationships with team members, stakeholders, and clients to promote emerging defense technologies, e nga ge non-traditional innovators and small businesses, and showcase mission impact to Army leadership and industry partners.

As a collaborator on all aspects of verbal and written communications, you’ll author launch and milestone articles, finalist and winner announcements, formatted website copy, so cia l media campaigns, leadership talking points, event remarks, and program impact summaries. Your creative-thinking and business-oriented mindset will guide your client to inform key audiences through words, images, and sound with collaborative tools such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Canva, and Adobe.

Work with us as we design, develop, and produce strategic communications solutions to change the defense innovation ecosystem for the better.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

- 2+ years of experience with strategic communications, public relations, digital marketing, or content creation
- 1+ years of experience drafting articles, press releases, web copy, leadership talking points, or so cia l media content aligned to program milestones
- Knowledge of professional writing, copyediting, and proofreading principles
- Ability to coordinate multiple concurrent deadlines, track content review cycles across distinct programs, and integrate feedback from senior communications spe cia lists
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including digital marketing managers, graphic designers, and program leadership
- Ability to adhere to established style guides
- Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
- Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have:

- Experience supporting Department of War ( DoW ) , U.S. Army, or government technology transition and prize competition programs
- Experience conducting environmental scanning and competitive media analysis to identify promotional and marketing avenues
- Knowledge of print production processes for event collateral, including soldier exercise materials, display banners, and competition signage
- Ability to synthesize complex technological and military modernization concepts into clear, e nga ging language for varied public and industry audiences
- Possession of excellent detail-oriented skills
- Secret clearance

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $55,200.00 to $126,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided .

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

- Remote : If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
- Hybrid : If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
- Onsite : If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.