Strategic Communications Lead

Apogee Engineering, LLC

. Synthesize complex acquisition strategies, technical baselines, and program milestones into executive decision briefs, read-aheads, white papers, and bullet papers .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in executive communications and strategic messaging within DoD and federal acquisition environments, with a strong ability to produce high-quality briefing materials and coordinate responses to official inquiries. Proficient in translating complex technical data into clear, cohesive narratives for senior stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active Secret ClearanceBachelor's Degree in Communications, English, Public Relations, Political Science8–10 Years of Experience in Executive CommunicationsStrong Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and WordExperience with PNT/NAVWAR Acquisition Portfolio

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Hard Skills

Executive-Level Briefing ProductionStrategic Messaging DevelopmentTasker Response CoordinationWritten CommunicationPortfolio Narrative Alignment

Soft Skills

CommunicationAdvocacyCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordBriefing Production Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

DoDFederal AcquisitionJPOProgram Executive OfficeCongressional InquiriesStakeholder EngagementPNTNAVWAR

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Synthesize complex acquisition strategies, technical baselines, and program milestones into executive decision briefs, read-aheads, white papers, and bullet papers
Develop and standardize briefing templates, visual aids, and messaging frameworks for leadership presentations at external and high-level DoD forums
Assist leadership in tracking, formulating, and coordinating responses to official taskers, congressional/service inquiries, and stakeholder information requests
Align portfolio narrative materials across platform, Service, and Government partner engagements to ensure cohesive messaging
Produce senior-leader decision briefings, technical one-pagers, white papers, and tasker response packages
Provide executive-level communication and advocacy briefing support, translating complex acquisition, technical, and portfolio data into clear materials for senior Government and Service stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree required in Communications, English, Public Relations, Political Science, or related field
Minimum 8–10 years of experience in executive communications, strategic messaging, or advocacy support within DoD, military Service, or federal acquisition settings
Demonstrated experience producing executive-level briefings and written communications within a DoD or federal acquisition environment
Experience managing or coordinating official tasker responses
Strong proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and briefing production tools
Prior direct support to a JPO, Program Executive Office (PEO), or Service-level front office
Experience preparing materials for congressional or OSD-level forums
Strong understanding of PNT/NAVWAR or related acquisition portfolio subject matter
Experience developing standardized communications products across multiple stakeholder organizations

Benefits

Comp & perks

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