Strategic Communications Associate Director, Mid-Level
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Job Summary:
Protagonist is a company that combines rigorous analysis with advanced technology to provide strategic communication solutions. They are seeking a Strategic Communications Associate Director to lead teams in delivering high-impact communication support to U.S. Government clients, focusing on crafting effective communication strategies and materials.
Responsibilities:
• Cultivate trusted‑advisor relationships with clients—quickly diagnose problem sets, translate technical jargon into compelling takeaways.
• Own the end‑to‑end delivery of strategic communication and narrative analyses, guiding 2‑4 person teams from kickoff through final delivery and follow‑on recommendations.
• Transform insight into action: craft clear, compelling briefs, papers, and presentations for senior officials with limited oversight.
• Keep projects on track: manage scope, schedule, and dollars; document decisions; and coordinate cross-departmental teams.
• Mentor and elevate talent: coach analysts and leads, give candid feedback, and model company culture.
• Grow the business: support proposals, white papers, and BD needs while helping to turn great delivery into new work.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Management, Communication, Marketing, Psychology, Political Science, or other social science fields.
• Experience requirements: Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of relevant experience (or Master’s degree and 5+ years of experience). Relevant military or prior government experience in lieu of a four-year degree considered.
• Possess a current Top Secret security clearance and be SCI/SAP eligible.
• Demonstrated experience in engaging a wide range of stakeholders, including senior executives, government officials, media representatives, and the public.
• Stellar business communication skills, including the ability to actively listen, articulate complex concepts, and provide constructive feedback.
• Proven experience in using frameworks to analyze communication challenges and opportunities, designing interventions, and measuring the impact of communication efforts.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to meet or exceed business expectations.
• Exceptional project management skills, organizational abilities, problem-solving proficiencies, and attention to detail, including ability to delegate tasks and responsibilities while ensuring accountability and maintaining high standards of quality.
• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn about complex, highly technical topics. Openness to new perspectives, ideas, and analytical methodologies.
Preferred:
• Demonstrated professional experience in the Space domain (e.g., space operations, satellite technology, or related fields within the space industry) and in the defense sector.
• Knowledge of Air Force and Space Force processes and procedures as it relates to their functional responsibility.
• Speak/write Air Force, Space Force and Space Acquisition terminology appropriately.
• Deep understanding of mission critical aspects of space acquisition or familiarity with the U.S. Government acquisitions and budget management.
• Enjoys working alongside a growing group of critical thinkers, strategists, researchers, analysts, innovators, engineers, and others.
• Prior work in marketing/communications.
• Experience in experimentation design, implementation, and analysis.
• Experience in a client-facing role, delivering insights directly to stakeholders.
• Strong analytic and critical-thinking skills, with a track record of conducting data-driven analysis (quantitative and qualitative) and effectively communicating findings.
Company:
Narrative Analytics - applying Machine Learning and NLP to big data to understand mindsets Founded in 2004, the company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a team of 11-50 employees. The company is currently Early Stage.
Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
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Full-time
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