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DecisionPoint

Defense IT services and mission support

Communications Strategist

Full-TimeDeadline 8/14/27
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's
Remote in USA
Remote
No H1B Sponsorship
US Top Secret Clearance Required

About the job

Requirements
  • The candidate must possess an active Secret clearance or higher.
  • The candidate must have a bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Political Science, or a related field.
  • The candidate must have a minimum of 6 years of experience in communications, strategic messaging, public affairs, or related fields.
  • The candidate must have experience supporting integrated communication campaigns and executing communication plans.
  • The candidate must have experience producing mission-aligned communications across digital and traditional channels.
  • The candidate must have experience supporting cross-functional collaboration with program, mission, or technical teams.
  • The candidate must have knowledge of communications strategy development, stakeholder messaging, and audience analysis.
  • The candidate must be familiar with digital communications tools, editorial processes, and content governance.
  • The candidate must understand accessibility requirements and federal communications guidance.
  • The candidate must be able to synthesize complex information into clear, compelling messaging.
  • The candidate must have stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
  • The candidate must be able to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
  • The candidate must have creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Responsibilities
  • Support the development and execution of integrated communications strategies and campaigns.
  • Coordinate day-to-day messaging activities across mission teams and communication channels.
  • Develop clear, consistent communication materials, including talking points, announcements, briefings, and digital content.
  • Assist in aligning messages with leadership priorities, emerging initiatives, and policy direction.
  • Maintain editorial calendars, content workflows, and communications governance processes.
  • Conduct research to inform messaging, campaign recommendations, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
  • Partner with user experience, data, and information technology teams on content alignment and digital communication needs.
  • Support communications performance tracking, including metrics, sentiment insights, and campaign reporting.
  • Ensure compliance with accessibility guidelines, federal communications standards, and established branding.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of communication tools, templates, standard operating procedures, and best practices.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience supporting communications in federal or Department of Defense environments.
  • Familiarity with analytics tools for evaluating communication effectiveness.
  • Professional communications certifications, such as Public Relations Society of America or International Association of Business Communicators certifications.
  • Information Technology Infrastructure Library version 4 or project management certifications.

About the company

DecisionPoint delivers IT support services to U.S. defense and federal agencies, helping them improve mission delivery. The company uses four Centers of Excellence to design and implement solutions that blend skilled professionals, mature processes, and smart technologies to tackle government challenges. It differentiates itself through its Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) status and its center-based approach to delivering large-scale IT programs across defense and federal sectors. Its goal is to help government agencies transform and enhance performance to meet critical mission requirements.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Gaithersburg, Maryland

Founded

2011

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What believers are saying

  • April 16, 2026 USTRANSCOM awarded DecisionPoint a $25.2 million IBS prime contract.
  • March 4, 2026 Navy awarded its first prime support contract for Norfolk Naval Shipyard.
  • October 2024 VA awarded the DecisionPoint-Decision Lens team an $80.5 million contract.

What critics are saying

  • Federal contract concentration leaves revenue exposed to award delays and recompetes.
  • GAO and SBA protests already touched DecisionPoint's eligibility and size status.
  • Rapid growth threatens SDVOSB eligibility; losing it would crush set-aside access by 2027.

What makes DecisionPoint unique

  • DecisionPoint is an SDVOSB defense IT shop with prime DoD credentials since 2012.
  • It pairs cybersecurity, cloud engineering, and mission support for classified federal environments.
  • The Agile Defense JV extends access through GSA Polaris and other federal vehicles.

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ExecutiveBiz
Mar 5th, 2026
DecisionPoint Wins Navy IT Support Task Order

DecisionPoint wins Navy IT support task order. Photo: DecisionPoint DecisionPoint has secured a U.S. Navy task order to provide IT support services for the Norfolk Naval Shipyard Command Information Office, also known as Code 109. The growing demand for secure and resilient IT infrastructure across the Navy underscores the broader push for digital modernization across government agencies. The Potomac Officers Club will host the 2026 Digital Transformation Summit on April 22, where federal and industry leaders will discuss emerging technologies, cybersecurity and mission-focused IT strategies. Sign up today to save your seat and be part of the conversation. DecisionPoint said Wednesday the $6.1 million task order issued under the General Services Administration's VETS 2 governmentwide acquisition contract vehicle for IT services marks the company's first prime award supporting the Navy. What is the scope of the Navy IT support contract? Under the task order, DecisionPoint will deliver enterprise IT, cybersecurity and technical support services to Code 109 across classified and unclassified environments. Work also includes 24/7 service desk operations and waterfront IT support for more than 10,000 users. Brian Flood, founder and CEO of DecisionPoint and a previous Wash100 awardee, said the company is honored to support the Navy's fleet readiness mission. "Our team is committed to delivering secure, resilient IT operations that empower the shipyard workforce and help maintain the strength and superiority of the U.S. Navy," he added. What does DecisionPoint do? DecisionPoint is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business, or SDVOSB, focused on delivering IT modernization, cybersecurity, software development, data and mission-support services to defense and federal government customers. In December, DecisionPoint's joint venture with Agile Defense also secured a position on the SDVOSB pool of GSA's Polaris GWAC. is a staff writer at Executive Mosaic, where she writes for ExecutiveBiz about IT modernization, cybersecurity, space procurement and industry leaders' perspectives on government technology trends.

GovCon Wire
Jan 21st, 2025
Shannon Kelley Named Chief Growth Officer at DecisionPoint

Shannon Kelley has been named chief growth officer at DecisionPoint, the information technology company announced on LinkedIn Saturday.

HS Today
Oct 1st, 2024
DecisionPoint Corporation Secures $80.5M Contract with Department of Veterans Affairs

DecisionPoint Corporation, in partnership with Decision Lens, has been awarded an $80.5 million contract by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to deliver comprehensive Organizational Decision Support services.

ExecutiveBiz
Jul 30th, 2024
DecisionPoint Books VETS 2 Task Order for USDA Info Security System Services

Maryland-based technology firm DecisionPoint has secured a $9.9 million award to provide the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service with information security system management services, including cloud and security engineering and architecture support.

HS Today
Mar 14th, 2024
DecisionPoint Welcomes Matt Bringman as Chief Growth Officer

DecisionPoint welcomes Matt Bringman as Chief Growth Officer.