Communications Lead
Stratas Corporation, Inc., Washington, DC, United States
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At StratasCorp, our mission strives to put employees first while still being recognized as a leader in the Department of Defense Information Technology sector. We believe in a continuing pursuit of customer satisfaction and operational excellence while excelling in service innovation. We are looking for employees who value corporate culture, leadership, diversity, and commitment to quality, because we are #TeamStratas.
Location
Washington DC - Washington DC, DC 20001 US (Primary)
Category
Marketing/Communications
Job Description
* CONTINGENT UPON AWARD *
The Communications Lead develops and executes communication strategies that support Navy transformation initiatives. This role designs messaging frameworks, manages communication cadence and channels, drafts leadership communications, and delivers content that supports awareness, understanding, and adoption of change. In addition, the Communications Lead manages feedback loops, engagement activities, and change champion networks to ensure two‑way communication and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate blends strategic communication skills with hands‑on content development and stakeholder engagement experience.
Design and execute the integrated communication plan
including audiences, messages, channels, cadence, and sequencing.
Develop communication strategies aligned with program objectives, change impacts, and classified environment constraints.
Maintain communication calendars, message maps, and content plans across workstreams.
Ensure consistency of messaging across email, intranet portals, presentations, and leadership engagements.
Content Development
Draft clear and compelling communication products, including:
Executive emails
Talking points and scripts
FAQs and fact sheets
Intranet content and knowledge articles
Town‑hall and all‑hands meeting materials
Briefings, one‑pagers, and campaign collateral
Translate complex technical, operational, or organizational topics into accessible, mission‑focused communications.
Ensure content adheres to security requirements, classification markings, and Navy communication protocols.
Stakeholder Engagement & Feedback Management
Manage feedback loops and two‑way communication through:
Listening sessions
Surveys and pulse checks
Focus groups
Change champion networks
Monitor engagement trends, themes, and concerns across military, civilian, and contractor communities.
Support leadership by preparing engagement materials, summaries, and recommended actions.
Measurement & Effectiveness Tracking
Develop metrics and dashboards to measure communication reach, clarity, engagement, and effectiveness.
Track open rates, participation levels, feedback themes, risk indicators, and change readiness.
Analyze data to identify communication gaps and recommend adjustments to messaging and strategy.
Provide regular reporting to the Change Management Lead, program leadership, and executive stakeholders.
Operations & Coordination
Manage logistics for communication events, town halls, campaigns, and leadership engagements within classified and unclassified settings.
Coordinate with security, facilities, IT, and program teams to ensure seamless execution of communication activities.
Maintain version control, archives, communication trackers, and content repositories.
Support cross-functional collaboration with OCM, training, engineering, technical, and program management teams.
Requirements
+8 years of relevant experience creating and successfully implementing Communications strategies
Bachelor's Degree
Security Clearance
Secret
Certification Required
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits
StratasCorp provides a complete compensation package with competitive wages and benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA & HSA accounts, disability and other income protection benefits, life insurance, paid personal time‑off benefits, paid holidays, and a 401K Saving Plan with a company matching contribution.
EEO Statement
StratasCorp is committed to equal opportunity in employment, actively seeking to build a diverse and talented workforce, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
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At StratasCorp, our mission strives to put employees first while still being recognized as a leader in the Department of Defense Information Technology sector. We believe in a continuing pursuit of customer satisfaction and operational excellence while excelling in service innovation. We are looking for employees who value corporate culture, leadership, diversity, and commitment to quality, because we are #TeamStratas.
Location
Washington DC - Washington DC, DC 20001 US (Primary)
Category
Marketing/Communications
Job Description
* CONTINGENT UPON AWARD *
The Communications Lead develops and executes communication strategies that support Navy transformation initiatives. This role designs messaging frameworks, manages communication cadence and channels, drafts leadership communications, and delivers content that supports awareness, understanding, and adoption of change. In addition, the Communications Lead manages feedback loops, engagement activities, and change champion networks to ensure two‑way communication and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate blends strategic communication skills with hands‑on content development and stakeholder engagement experience.
Design and execute the integrated communication plan
including audiences, messages, channels, cadence, and sequencing.
Develop communication strategies aligned with program objectives, change impacts, and classified environment constraints.
Maintain communication calendars, message maps, and content plans across workstreams.
Ensure consistency of messaging across email, intranet portals, presentations, and leadership engagements.
Content Development
Draft clear and compelling communication products, including:
Executive emails
Talking points and scripts
FAQs and fact sheets
Intranet content and knowledge articles
Town‑hall and all‑hands meeting materials
Briefings, one‑pagers, and campaign collateral
Translate complex technical, operational, or organizational topics into accessible, mission‑focused communications.
Ensure content adheres to security requirements, classification markings, and Navy communication protocols.
Stakeholder Engagement & Feedback Management
Manage feedback loops and two‑way communication through:
Listening sessions
Surveys and pulse checks
Focus groups
Change champion networks
Monitor engagement trends, themes, and concerns across military, civilian, and contractor communities.
Support leadership by preparing engagement materials, summaries, and recommended actions.
Measurement & Effectiveness Tracking
Develop metrics and dashboards to measure communication reach, clarity, engagement, and effectiveness.
Track open rates, participation levels, feedback themes, risk indicators, and change readiness.
Analyze data to identify communication gaps and recommend adjustments to messaging and strategy.
Provide regular reporting to the Change Management Lead, program leadership, and executive stakeholders.
Operations & Coordination
Manage logistics for communication events, town halls, campaigns, and leadership engagements within classified and unclassified settings.
Coordinate with security, facilities, IT, and program teams to ensure seamless execution of communication activities.
Maintain version control, archives, communication trackers, and content repositories.
Support cross-functional collaboration with OCM, training, engineering, technical, and program management teams.
Requirements
+8 years of relevant experience creating and successfully implementing Communications strategies
Bachelor's Degree
Security Clearance
Secret
Certification Required
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits
StratasCorp provides a complete compensation package with competitive wages and benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA & HSA accounts, disability and other income protection benefits, life insurance, paid personal time‑off benefits, paid holidays, and a 401K Saving Plan with a company matching contribution.
EEO Statement
StratasCorp is committed to equal opportunity in employment, actively seeking to build a diverse and talented workforce, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
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