Strategic Communications Advisor

Must have an active TS/SCI security clearance to be considered for the position
Bachelor’s Degree plus at least seven years of experience applicable to the requirements of the position (e.g., in Management, Engineering, Program Management, Scientific, Analysis, Policy, or Strategic Communications field related to Defense and/or IC Space)
Excellent interpersonal and communication (oral and writing) skills
Demonstrated ability to write and brief at the executive-level
Familiarity with current Defense Department efforts in acquiring space capabilities
Demonstrated understanding of the National Security Space enterprise to include DoD requirements, acquisition, and budgeting processes and applicable guidance and policy
Demonstrated initiative and ability to plan, work, and deliver independently

Providing technical support and expertise in planning and preparing strategic communications opportunities and associated communications media related to policies, priorities, and congressional matters across the National Security Space (NSS) acquisition enterprise
Conducting research and analysis to write, edit, and qualitatively and quantitatively evaluate executive communications to ensure products are in alignment with Department of the Air Force public communication efforts
Advancing the ASAF(SA&I)’s priorities through strategic communication media, including news media and industry and Congressional engagements
Drafting and coordinating ASAF(SA&I)’s and Military Deputy’s official correspondence, presentations, speeches, briefings, meeting prep, and public appearances
Collaborating with senior-level decision-makers’ staffs from DoD, IC, civil and international partners, and other U.S. Government agencies to help ensure synchronized and coordinated messaging across the defense space enterprise and, as appropriate, the National Security Space enterprise
Helping manage the organization’s workflow accounts on unclassified and classified networks and the Task Management Tool (aka Enterprise Task Management Software Solution or ETMS2), to ensure action items are appropriately tasked, tracked, and closed in a timely manner.

Master’s degree in Space Systems Engineering, media relations, or another relevant field of study
20+ years’ experience in an operations, acquisition, engineering, scientific, analysis, policy, media relations, public affairs, or planning field related to Defense Space
Headquarters-level military staff experience within the past 3 years
Significant experience in Program Management, Defense Acquisition, Engineering, Scientific, Analysis, or Intelligence related to National Security Space