Executive Communications Specialist

About the role

QinetiQ US is a world‑class team delivering next‑generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms across ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations worldwide. The company’s work advances research in sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR). QinetiQ US’s experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields collaborate to protect the American Warfighter, security forces, and allies.

Joining QinetiQ US means contributing to safety and security worldwide, partnering with customers to save lives, reduce societal risks, and maintain critical global infrastructure. The organization promotes a diverse, inclusive environment where employees can be authentic, feel valued, and realize their full potential, with workplace flexibility and a commitment to health and well‑being.

The position supports the Space Development Agency (SDA), the Department of Defense’s constructive disruptor for space acquisition, which delivers space‑based capabilities to the joint warfighter. Under the guidance of the Director of Strategic Engagement, the Executive Communications Specialist 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 to consolidate, streamline, and present 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.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Operations and Human Capital & Manpower cells to gather relevant information and present it 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, including a dynamic intranet/SharePoint user experience.
• Assist senior leaders with internal/executive communication requirements, including product development, message drafting, and talking points.
• Produce clear internal communications in various formats such as e‑mail updates, web features, articles, and verbal communication.
• Tailor messages to serve the needs of current and prospective employees, coordinating with strategic communication plans.
• Coordinate logistics and messaging for internal SDA events and meetings with executive administrative support.
• 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

• Minimum of five years of recent, relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in English, communication, marketing, or a similar field.
• Experience in executive communication, communication planning, and/or public relations at the executive department, service component, or agency level.
• Demonstrated success developing and implementing internal communication strategies in a complex or matrixed organization.
• Familiarity with AP Style.
• Expertise in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel for creating cohesive communication products.
• Experience with SharePoint or other intranet platforms used to organize and disseminate large volumes of information.
• Ability to write and create messages quickly while meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency in communicating through various channels, measuring, and assessing communication impacts.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• TS/SCI eligibility required.
• Experience working within the Department of Defense (DoD) or another executive agency.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $120,000 – $140,000 USD. This range is a good‑faith estimate representing all experience levels; final offers consider role responsibilities, candidate experience, location, education/training, and key skills.