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Strategic Communications & Engagement Analyst - SME

ASTRION, INC., Chantilly, VA, USA

Job type: Contract


Overview

Strategic Communications & Engagement Analyst - SME

LOCATION: Chantilly, VA

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: Active DoD Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and Poly required.

U.S. citizenship required.

The Strategic Communications & Engagement SME provides executive-level communications, stakeholder engagement, organizational messaging, and leadership support to U.S. Space Force and national security space organizations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
Master's degree in Business, Management, Economics, Science, Technology, Engineering, Statistics, or a related field.
Minimum 15 years of experience supporting Federal Government acquisition organizations.
Strong strategic thinking, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to operate in fast-paced, high-visibility environments.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS At least 5 years of recent experience supporting space programs.
Experience supporting U.S. Space Force, Space Systems Command, NRO, SDA, or national security space organizations.
Experience supporting senior executives, PEOs, or headquarters-level environments.
RESPONSIBILITIES Draft written and visual communication materials for diverse audiences.
Develop communication plans in coordination with internal stakeholders and leadership.
Prepare executive briefings, talking points, reports, presentations, and messaging products.
Assemble and provide guidance on electronic Staff Summary Sheet packages.
Communicate effectively with offices and stakeholders across all leadership levels.
Support Program Management Reviews, All Calls, senior-leader meetings, and other high-level engagements.
Advise leadership on the status of assigned deliverables, communication products, and engagement actions.
Coordinate cross-functional communication activities among government, military, contractor, and mission partner organizations.

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