Strategic Communications Strategist

Strategic Communications Strategist

The Opportunity: 

Key to an organization’s growth is strong stakeholder communication that represents and supports its mission, values, and objectives. As a communications professional, you know how to inform and engage key audiences and help promote an organization’s desired reputation. We’re looking for an experienced communications strategist like you, who is ready to share your knowledge and willing to win for the client and live our mission every day. Here, you’ll use your skills and experience to design, develop, produce, and advise on a variety of internal and external communication materials and media that supports Navy clients specific to talent operations and data analytics.

As a Strategic Communications Strategist, you will work closely with clients and key stakeholders to drive top-down and bottom-up communications highlighting the organization’s goals and objectives. Senior leaders will depend on you to tackle their unique challenges through crafting narratives and communicating real time needs as they arise.

As the organizational advisor of all aspects of oral and written communications, you’ll oversee and author talking points, briefings, slick sheets, FAQ sheets, and other communication products. You will be part of a strategy team that includes strategic communications, human capital, and change management experts, so a strong interest in strategic planning and people-focused solutions is essential for success.  You’ll work both independently and collaboratively across the team in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, and drive progress tied to the client’s mission.

Join us. The world can’t wait. 

You Have:   

• 4+ years of experience in a strategic communications, executive communications, or enterprise-level communications role

• 4+ years of experience creating high-quality deliverables such as talking points, briefings, white papers, memos, press releases, social media assets, and brand style guides

• Experience implementing communication models, designing enterprise-level communication strategies, and utilizing a messaging matrix to align organizational communications 

• Experience advising senior leaders, supporting executive-level engagement, and producing quick turn communication messages

• Ability to apply change management principles to advance people‑focused initiatives and support key human capital priorities

• Ability to work independently, proactively solve problems, and create visually appealing, data-centric client deliverables

• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance

• Bachelor's degree in a Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Journalism, or Public Affairs or Communications field

Nice If You Have:   

• Ability to provide writing samples or communications portfolio 

• Master's degree in Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Journalism, or Public Affairs

• Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) Certification

• Communication Management Professional (CMP) Certification

• Strategic Communication Management Professional (SCMP) Certification

• PROSCI or Change Management Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. 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. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• 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. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• 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.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.