Senior Communications Specialist - Active TS/SCI

About the role

The Communications Specialist - Senior advises on strategic communication matters for senior leadership, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and maintaining consistency across all internal and external platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development and execution of multifaceted communications campaigns and programs, from conception to completion
• Function as a key advisor to senior executives, providing expert guidance on communication strategies, change management, and stakeholder engagement
• Develop and recommend various communication tools and techniques to maintain consistent messaging, improve transparency, and support leadership decision-making
• Ensure all communications initiatives and activities are aligned with overall program plans, objectives, and timelines
• Oversee and produce a wide range of high-level communication products, including talking points, speeches, newsletters, timely announcements, and official reports (e.g., WAR)
• Provide final review and editorial services for all strategic communications to ensure quality, accuracy, and adherence to NGA policy and publishing standards
• Manage and facilitate major communications events, such as town halls, speaker engagements, and large-scale conferences (e.g., GEOINT Symposium)
• Lead or facilitate discussions, workshops, and focus groups to understand stakeholder needs and articulate a clear vision for change
• Analyze communications metrics, monitor program effectiveness, and report on organizational business functions to inform strategic decisions
• Maintain a holistic awareness of organizational initiatives to connect disparate activities into a cohesive narrative for leadership and the workforce
• Execute ad hoc campaigns and tasks, adapting quickly to emerging requirements and integrating them into routine operations as needed

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience leading the strategic development of corporate communications programs
• Proven ability to implement actionable and targeted strategic communications plans, including stakeholder analysis, change management strategies, and training plans
• Experience analyzing metrics and reporting on organizational functions to advise senior executives on improvements
• Expertise in aligning strategic communications initiatives with program objectives and timelines
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of international affairs and partner engagement (for certain roles)

Qualifications

Essential Network Security (ENS) Solutions, LLC is a service-disabled veteran owned, highly regarded IT consulting and management firm. ENS consults for the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) providing innovative solutions in the core competency area of Identity, Credential and Access Management (ICAM), Software Development, Cyber and Network Security, System Engineering, Program/Project Management, IT support, Solutions, and Services that yield enduring results. Our strong technical and management experts have been able to maintain a standard of excellence in their relationships while delivering innovative, scalable and collaborative infrastructure to our clients.

Benefits

• Free Platinum-Level Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, 100% paid for by ENS
• 401k Contribution from Day 1
• PTO + 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Long & Short Term Disability Insurance
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Tuition, Certification & Professional Development Assistance
• Relocation Assistance

Schedule

Full-time

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience