Strategic Communications Specialist

Overview
Join our team as a Strategic Communications Specialist and support the Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3) by shaping its internal and external messaging, events, and brand. You will plan communication strategies, produce news and digital content, and support executive engagements, ensure a clear, consistent voice across every channel. FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024, 2025 and 2026 Top Workplace, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Work Schedule and Location
On-Site: This full-time on-site position will work Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm in Linthicum Heights, MD. Travel: about 15–20 local DC-area events and 3–5 CONUS trips per year supporting conferences and outreach; no overseas travel.

Position is contingent upon contract award**

Responsibilities

Draft communication strategies, talking points, and messaging products

Plan and execute special events, outreach, and brand campaigns

Develop news and informational content for internal and external audiences

Maintain communication standards across web, publications, presentations, and digital platforms

Coordinate with the Public Affairs Office on approvals and documentationSupport conferences and media events

Required
Qualifications

Active Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship

12+ years of experience in strategic communications or a similar field, or 8+ years with a BA/BS, or 6+ years with an MA/MS/MBA

Experience in Intelligence or Cyberspace communications and/or Federal and DoD policies and procedures

Excellent oral and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Desired

DoD Public Affairs or DINFOS background

Marketing, advertising, and brand management

Web and social content management

Why Join Our Team
Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

Pay Range
Negotiable

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