Full-Time

Strategic Communications Specialist

KSA Integration

KSA Integration

Government consulting and integration

Compensation Overview

$91.6k - $110k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Arlington County, Arlington, VA, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid work at the Pentagon or Quantico.

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's, Master's

Category
Content & Writing (2)
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Required Skills
SharePoint
Microsoft Office
Social Media
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Affairs, Journalism, English, or a related field is required.
  • At least 5 years of experience in strategic communications, public affairs, or stakeholder engagement within a Department of Defense or federal government environment is required.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and execute communications strategies for complex programs across multiple stakeholder audiences is required.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills, with a proven track record of producing executive-level products, are required.
  • An active Secret security clearance is required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint, and common collaboration platforms such as Teams and SharePoint Online is required.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive Strategic Communications Plan for the Ground Personnel Navigator program, including internal and external messaging frameworks aligned with Marine Corps and Department of Defense communication standards.
  • Create, edit, and disseminate program communications products, including briefings, newsletters, fact sheets, talking points, web content, and executive-level information papers.
  • Coordinate and synchronize Ground Personnel Navigator communications efforts across Headquarters Marine Corps, Marine Corps Installations Command, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, and other stakeholder organizations.
  • Support senior leadership engagement by drafting speeches, remarks, and presentation materials for Ground Personnel Navigator forums, conferences, and working groups.
  • Monitor and track stakeholder feedback and develop responsive communication products to address concerns, highlight program progress, and reinforce key messages.
  • Collaborate with the Program Manager and government Contracting Officer's Representative to ensure communications products align with contractual deliverables, program objectives, and Marine Corps branding standards.
  • Develop and manage a program communications calendar to coordinate message timing and maximize stakeholder reach.
  • Support media engagement, congressional inquiries, and public affairs efforts related to Ground Personnel Navigator program activities as directed.
  • Maintain records of communications products and develop metrics to assess the effectiveness of communications strategies.
  • Assist in developing training and orientation materials to onboard new stakeholders and program participants.
Desired Qualifications
  • A master's degree in Strategic Communications, Public Affairs, or a related field is preferred.
  • Experience supporting Marine Corps or Marine Corps Installations Command communications programs is preferred.
  • Familiarity with Marine Corps doctrine, organizational structure, and personnel management systems is preferred.
  • Experience with digital communications tools, web content management systems, or social media platforms in a government context is preferred.
  • Project Management Professional certification or an equivalent program/project management certification is preferred.
  • Experience supporting congressional liaison or public affairs functions within the Department of Defense is preferred.

KSA Integration provides consulting and operational support to government organizations, including defense and civilian agencies. Its capabilities include program management, process improvement, training, information technology, organizational development and other services that help customers execute complex missions. The company works through contract-based engagements where specialists align people, systems and procedures with defined program outcomes. KSA is best understood as a government services integrator rather than a consumer technology company, with delivery shaped by compliance, documentation and customer-specific requirements.

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