Strategic Communications Specialist

About the role

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.

To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Citizen. This position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance, applicants who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be eligible for consideration. Employment for cleared roles is contingent upon verification of clearance status.

Responsibilities

The Strategic Communications Specialist will work independently and as part of a cross-functional team comprised of technical experts supporting an established and growing Intelligence Community (IC) mission. You will help the government with planning and reporting support for a DoD special access program (SAP). You will need to quickly understand complex technical concepts, make assessments, and articulate your recommendations to the customer.

• Support the government in planning, drafting, editing, coordinating, tracking and ensuring completion of tasks on schedule for annual SAP reporting to DoD, Congress and other Government agencies.
• Provide expert advice to the customer on SAP reporting to DoD and Congress as it impacts their mission, providing polished and effective communications across their stakeholders.
• Integrate senior level correspondence, briefings, reports and papers for executive level audiences.
• Create drafts for senior review.
• Plan, coordinate, review, and edit graphics and content of scientific, technical, and programmatic material.
• Perform communication strategy / management work and write SOPs to further the communication strategy of the customer.
• Research, build, and execute all aspects of the customers communication strategy.
• Write concepts of operations and operational support projects.
• Help author new procedures / methods to create innovative communication plans/ strategies.

Qualifications

• Must have active TS/SCI security clearance with a CI Polygraph.
• Degree in communications, business administration or similar discipline.
• 5 years’ experience performing communications management/strategy work in the DoD / IC, and writing standard operating procedure based upon the resulting work.
• Significant experience in communications strategy / management techniques.
• Experience in graphic design and content management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Expert knowledge and use of Adobe Pro, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in communications, business administration or equivalent (6 additional years of relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree).
• Experience working on-site at a government customer location.
• Experience working in DOD/IC.
• Published / authored strategy reports.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or other project/acquisitions-oriented management certification DAWIA II, CAPM, Prince2, etc.
• Senior level experience engaging and communicating with general officers, field grade officers, and civilian senior executive service officers.
• Experience and knowledge of Measurement and Signatures Intelligence (MASINT) programs and methods.

Pay

Starting pay for this role will fall within the listed range and will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, and market conditions. The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $86,000.00 - $114,000.00 - $125,400.00 annually.

Benefits

Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life.