Strategic Communications Specialist

Mission Context
LV8D Solutions supports national security space and intelligence customers delivering next-generation sensing and exploitation capabilities. has an opportunity for a Strategic Communications Specialist in Chantilly, VA to provide direct strategic communication support.

Mission Context
LV8D Solutions supports national security space and intelligence customers delivering next-generation sensing and exploitation capabilities. has an opportunity for a Strategic Communications Specialist in Chantilly, VA to provide direct strategic communication support.

Position Overview
LV8D Solutions is looking for a Strategic Communications Specialist. The selected individual will identify and create connections with fellow communicators across IC, DoD and civilian agencies to communicate the mission, goals, and strategies. Additionally, the individual will provide program advocacy to agencies and intelligence users via multiple media types to increase awareness of satellite capabilities and the data they provide

Note: An active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polyis required to be considered for this role

Interested candidates need to thrive in an innovative, fast-paced environment; are highly motivated and not afraid to take on uncharted territory; possess strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills; and be able to prioritize their time to be effective in a dynamic environment.

Requirements
Key Responsibilities

Expand awareness of customer priorities across stakeholder audiences by preparing and delivering a wide-range of internal and external products and documents including high-level intelligence briefings, intelligence summaries, news articles, website content, video scripts, speeches and more

Fulfill the role of liaison between customer and its larger Office of Public Affairs via regular communication to ensure coordination of communications initiatives, receive feedback in the development and approval for communication products, and seek opportunities for customer participation in external engagements

Work closely with customer program offices to produce content based on specific program office needs (e.g. program advocacy, increased user engagement, and increase awareness of new capability) for internal and external publication

Identify, build and maintain connections with communicators across IC, DoD, and civilian agencies where customer publications would have meaningful impact, and regularly submit content to those outlets

Establish standardization and consistency between customer leadership, program offices and outreach teams to relay the customer mission in a cohesive manner

Serve as lead writer responsible for developing content for newsletter, articles, scripts, congressional testimony and more

Develop tailored briefs and talking points for leadership upon request

Assist in the planning, coordination, marketing and content creation for all customer mission-related events/conferences

Learn and brief customer material when necessary, where user outreach support is needed

Required Qualifications:

BA in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or similar discipline with 15 years or more experience; Masters and 13 or PhD and five 10 or more years of experience in strategic communications, public affairs, or media relations

Experience developing communication products (presentations, graphics, videos, articles and fact sheets)

Experience interfacing with Senior leaders to develop internal and external communication strategies, messaging approaches, branding campaigns, engagement plans, etc

Exceptional written, public speaking, and interpersonal skills

Desired Qualifications

MA in Broadcast Journalism, Public Affairs, Communications, or similar discipline.

Security Requirements

U.S. Citizenship

Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance

Active Counterintelligence (CI) or Full Scope (FS) Polygraph

Work Environment

On-site work in a government or contractor facility

Occasional travel (up to 10%)

About LV8D Solutions
LV8D Solutions is an elite Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) company that delivers advanced systems engineering, integration, acquisition, mission operations, network communications, and cybersecurity support to our defense and intelligence customers. Founded in 2019, we apply our deep technical expertise, understanding, and mission-first mindset to design, acquire, and implement complex, high-impact solutions for our Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of War (DoW) customers. We specialize in every aspect of our customers' space and ground mission systems while offering exceptional work-life balance and an exemplary compensation and total rewards package designed to recruit, train, and retain top talent and committed to national defense and career growth.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
LV8D Solutions LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories.

Benefits
Performance & Recognition

Period of Performance (PoP) Bonus Opportunities

Performance-based bonus opportunities tied to contract or organizational performance.

Retention Incentive Benefit Bounty

Receive a payout for unused annual company contributions designated for health insurance premiums and professional training.

Referral Bonus

Earn up to $5,000 for each successful employee referral.

Customer Recognition Letter of Appreciation (LoA) Bonus Opportunities

Bonus opportunities based on customer recognition received through Letters of Appreciation.

Milestone Rewards

Celebrate your career achievements with anniversary awards on your 1st, 5th, 10th, and 20th years of service.

Financial & Retirement Benefits

Profit Sharing
Receive an annual contribution equal to 4% of your W-2 gross earnings into your 401(k), with immediate vesting.

401(k) Company Match
The company matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 6% of your monthly contribution, with immediate vesting.

Career Development

Annual financial support for professional training and industry certifications

Enhanced financial support for employees actively pursuing a degree at an accredited institution

Work-Life Balance

Flexible work hours

Competitive paid time off (PTO)

Company holidays

Health & Wellness Benefits
The company offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family.

Medical Coverage
Three comprehensive Medical/Rx insurance plan options to meet the unique and individualized benefit needs of our employees

Dental & Vision

Comprehensive dental insurance for employees and eligible dependents

Comprehensive vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents

Income Protection

100% Company-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance

100% Company-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

100% Company-Paid Basic Term Life Insurance with Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage

Optional employee-paid Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance

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