Strategic Communications Specialist, Senior

About the role

As a defense mission professional, you ask questions others don’t. You understand the nuances of complex situations. You use your skills to think bigger and push further, solving complex problems. We’re looking for an expert like you to drive solutions for missions that keep our nation safe.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative solutions to complex problems
• Shape and nurture relationships with team members, stakeholders, and clients to advance organizational goals, support military operations, and strengthen understanding across varied audiences
• Translate technical and operational concepts into clear, compelling narratives that resonate with internal and external stakeholders
• Develop and implement communication strategies that support Combatant Command (CCMD) public affairs objectives during operations, exercises, and theater outreach activities
• Contribute to public affairs planning, media operations, and message development across multiple channels, ensuring all products follow government approval processes
• Monitor the information environment, analyze media reporting, and apply quantitative and qualitative methods to evaluate trends, sentiment, and narrative evolution
• Deliver high-quality media products on approved platforms, support engagement preparation for leadership, and ensure seamless knowledge transfer during transitions
• Help enhance transparency, strengthen mission understanding, and support decision advantage across the operational landscape

Requirements

• Experience in public affairs, media relations, or digital communications
• Experience developing and implementing communication strategies, message frameworks, or public outreach plans
• Experience conducting media monitoring, environmental analysis, or assessment of the information environment
• Experience producing media products, including written content, visuals, or digital media for approved public channels
• Knowledge of DoD or Military Service public affairs processes, media operations, and communication planning
• Ability to translate technical or operational concepts into accessible, compelling messaging
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to support public affairs activities during operations and exercises

Qualifications

• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s degree and 14+ years of experience in strategic communications, or Master’s degree and 10+ years of experience in strategic communications

Skills

• Media sentiment analysis
• Narrative tracking
• Data-driven communication assessments
• Quantitative and qualitative analytical methods
• DoD or Military Service level experience

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
• Paid leave
• Professional development
• Tuition assistance
• Work-life programs
• Dependent care
• Career growth opportunities

Pay

The projected compensation range for this position is $112,800.00 to $257,000.00 (annualized USD).

Schedule

Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits.

Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role.

Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.