Executive Communications Specialist

Company Overview

We are a world‑class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations worldwide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR). QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US supports workplace flexibility, the health and well‑being of you and your family, and provides opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview

Join us in our fast‑paced support to the Space Development Agency (SDA). Recognized as the Department of Defense's constructive disruptor for space acquisition, SDA delivers space‑based capabilities to the joint warfighter to support terrestrial missions through development, fielding, and operation of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture. SDA capitalizes on a unique business model that values speed and lowers costs by harnessing commercial development to achieve a proliferated architecture and enhance resilience. We are seeking an Executive Communications Specialist to support SDA’s mission. Under the guidance of the Director of Strategic Engagement, this position will develop and drive strategic internal communication plans that align with business priorities, enhance employee understanding, and reinforce agency culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive strategic internal communication plans that align with business priorities, enhance employee understanding, and reinforce agency culture.
• Work with SDA senior leaders, consolidating, streamlining, and effectively presenting key agency information across a variety of internal platforms and channels.
• Develop, manage, and implement internal/executive communication plans to promote broader agency awareness of key information and messaging.
• Create key messages and talking points for SDA leadership and manage their implementation across all internal communication channels.
• Translate complex acquisition strategies, goals, and technical concepts into plain‑spoken, human‑centered storytelling that connects with all employees.
• Collaborate with the Enterprise Operations and Human Capital & Manpower cells to gather relevant information and present it to the internal audience in a consolidated, user‑friendly way.
• Analyze internal communication campaigns for effectiveness in meeting the information needs of the SDA audience.
• Identify, implement, and enhance communication channels and methods to promote the SDA mission, objectives, and successes, including a dynamic intranet/SharePoint user experience.
• Assist with internal/executive communication requirements for senior leaders, including product development, message drafting, and talking points.
• Produce clear internal communication through a wide range of styles and formats, including e‑mail updates, web features, articles, and leaders’ verbal communication.
• Tailor messages to serve the needs of current and prospective employees, coordinated with strategic communication plans for SDA.
• Coordinate with SDA executive administrative support to arrange logistics and messaging for internal SDA events and meetings.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to craft and deliver key messages that drive employee engagement, cultural alignment, and organizational change.
• Develop initiatives to gather employee feedback and promote two‑way communication between leadership and staff.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of five years of recent and relevant experience.
• BA in English, communication, marketing, or a similar field.
• Experience in executive communication, communication planning, and/or public relations at the executive department/service component/agency level.
• Demonstrable experience developing and implementing successful internal communication strategies in a complex or matrixed organization.
• Familiarity with writing in AP Style.
• Expertise in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel to develop cohesive communication products.
• Familiarity with SharePoint (or other intranet sites) used to organize and make available a large volume of varied information to an internal agency audience.
• Ability to write and create messages/content quickly and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate through various channels, measure and assess communication impacts.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
• TS/SCI eligibility required; #qinetiqclearedjob.
• Experience working within the Department of Defense (DoD) or another executive agency is required.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $120,000 – $140,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good‑faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.