Strategic Communications Lead

The Opportunity:

Key to an organization's growth is strong stakeholder communication that represents and supports its mission, values, and objectives. As a proficient communications professional, you know how to inform and engage key audiences and promote an organization's desired reputation. We're looking for an experienced communications specialist like you who is ready to lead and willing to win for the client and live our mission every day. Here, you'll share your expertise to oversee the design, development, and production of a variety of internal and external communication materials and media that supports the Department of War's strategic efforts.

As a communications specialist on our team, you'll manage the development of creative solutions to complex problems. Your self-guided yet collaborative spirit will shape and nurture relationships with team members, stakeholders, and clients to build, cultivate, and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders and users within the defense and broader government community.

As the organizational advisor of all aspects of verbal and written communications, you'll oversee the development of briefs, talking points, and face sheets. Your creative-thinking and business-oriented mindset will guide your client to inform key audiences through words, images, and sound with tools like Adobe Creative Suites and a familiarity of how artificial intelligence tools can create efficiencies.

Work with us as we design, develop, and produce solutions to support the Department of War mission.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 8+ years ofexperienceworking directly with senior leaders in government agencies such as the Department ofWar

• 5+ years ofexperiencedistilling and communicating key messages

• Experience developing and drafting innovative communication products such as speeches and articles that effectively convey the importance of an organization's mission

• Ability towork without direct supervision, proactively engage and solve problems, and display a dynamic work ethic

• Ability to coordinate communication remarks with multiple senior-level customers, capturing nuance of individual tones and styles

• Top Secret clearance

• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with AI tools and leveraging their benefits for strategic communications purposes

• Knowledge of the DoW CBRN defense program or military or public health programs

• Possession of excellent analytical skills

• Possession of excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.