Senior Strategic Communications Specialist

Residency Status
All candidates must be a U.S. citizen.

Security Clearance
All candidates must possess an active TS/SCI with CI polygraph for consideration of this position.

Time Type
Full‑Time, Daytime Schedule.

Travel Reimbursement
Yes (within a 50‑mile radius to the work site).

Company Overview
NAOVI (Novel Applications, Inc.) is a premier technology services company that provides solutions in the areas of Cyber Security, Information Management and Systems Integration. NAOVI is a business that combines experience, creativity, flexibility, pragmatism, and cost‑effective solutions in order to deliver measurable business value to our clients.

Headquartered in Fredericksburg, Virginia, NAOVI employs engineers, analysts, IT specialists and other professionals who strive to be the best at everything they do.

NAOVI is an AA/EEO Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled. Visit our company website at www.novelapplications.com to review and apply for our current openings.

Job Description
NAOVI is seeking a Senior Strategic Communications Specialist to support the Intelligence Community by leading strategic communications support, including the development, preparation, production, coordination, and editing of high‑visibility products. This role is an independent self‑starter and communication SME who can plan and execute work with minimal oversight. Responsibilities include end‑to‑end support for strategic communications requirements, logistics, writing, collection, coordination, and delivery of the Weekly Activity Report, as well as internal and external event support. The specialist collaborates closely with design and web teams to ensure accurate, timely information flow across platforms and products.

Primary Responsibilities

Must currently possess an active TS/SCI with polygraph.

Lead strategic communications support for agency requirements, including strategy and planning documents, leadership messaging, talking points, speeches, remarks, and executive communications.

Own the Weekly Activity Report lifecycle: collect inputs, draft and edit content, coordinate reviews, manage version control, and deliver final products on schedule.

Support internal and external events by coordinating logistics, developing messaging and supporting materials, and producing post‑event summaries or follow‑on communications as needed.

Serve as the primary author for fact sheets, articles, email messaging, newsletter content, marketing copy, website content, and other communication products as required.

Prepare assignments and drafts based on input from subject matter experts and leadership direction.

Research, write, edit, format, and conduct quality checks for products intended for hardcopy and electronic publication, including dissemination across multiple platforms.

Ensure accuracy, consistency, readability, tone, and accessibility compliance appropriate to the media and audience.

Rewrite and refine submissions to improve organization, clarity, grammar, and flow while maintaining intent and tradecraft standards.

Prepare and edit speeches, scripts, testimony materials, and formal statements for senior executives for live or recorded delivery.

Advise and coach leadership on messaging clarity and presentation delivery when requested.

Education and Experience

Active TS/SCI with polygraph required.

Bachelor’s degree and 18 years of relevant experience, or 24 years of relevant experience without a degree.

Demonstrated experience producing executive‑level communications, including leadership messaging, talking points, speeches, and written products for senior audiences.

Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly and simply.

Proven ability to operate independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver high‑quality products under time constraints.

Experience coordinating across stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams, including design and web support.

Familiarity with accessibility and publication standards and applying them to written and web‑based products.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration tools (e.g., MS Teams, SharePoint).

Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud tools to support content development and coordination.

Benefits

401k

Health, Dental and Vision

Long‑Term and Short‑Term Disability

3 Weeks’ Paid Vacation

5 Day Paid Sick Leave

11 Paid Holidays

Travel Reimbursement (within 50‑mile radius to work location)

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