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National Security Strategic Communications (Program Lead) (TS/SCI Security Clearance Required)
$124K–$148K
Washington, DC +1 · Full-time · Posted May 13, 2026
- Location
- Washington, DC
District of Columbia, United States - Experience
- 15+ years in strategic communications, public affairs, or related fields.
- Education
- Advanced (MS/ME) degree.
About the job
Leads day-to-day execution of a strategic communications program supporting a U.S. Air Force customer and senior government leadership.
What you'll do
- Manage program performance, deliverables, quality, and client satisfaction; coordinate stakeholders to keep work on schedule.
- Develop briefings, reports, messaging, and other communications for senior leaders, translating complex topics into clear communications.
- Lead and mentor a small team and support a high-profile government executive’s internal and external communications.
What they ask for
- Active TS/SCI clearance and prior experience in an SAP and/or SCI environment.
- Advanced (MS/ME) degree.
- Strong program or project management experience, with ability to manage competing priorities and tight timelines.
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
Nice to have
- Experience supporting senior government leaders; Air Force/DoD experience preferred.
Pay
$124,000-$148,000 USD base salary
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