Communications Lead

At StratasCorp, our mission strives to put employees first while still being recognized as a leader in the Department of Defense Information Technology sector. We believe in a continuing pursuit of customer satisfaction and operational excellence while exceling in service innovation. We are looking for employees who value corporate culture, leadership, diversity, and commitment to quality, because we are #TeamStratas.

Location

Washington DC - Washington DC, DC 20001 US (Primary)

Category

Marketing/Communications

Job Description

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The Communications Lead develops and executes communication strategies that support Navy transformation initiatives. This role designs messaging frameworks, manages communication cadence and channels, drafts leadership communications, and delivers content that supports awareness, understanding, and adoption of change.

In addition, the Communications Lead manages feedback loops, engagement activities, and change champion networks to ensure twoway communication and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate blends strategic communication skills with handson content development and stakeholder engagement experience.

Communication Strategy & Planning

Design and execute the integrated communication plan, including audiences, messages, channels, cadence, and sequencing.

Develop communication strategies aligned with program objectives, change impacts, and classified environment constraints.

Maintain communication calendars, message maps, and content plans across workstreams.

Ensure consistency of messaging across email, intranet portals, presentations, and leadership engagements.

Content Development

Draft clear and compelling communication products, including:

Executive emails

Talking points and scripts

FAQs and fact sheets

Intranet content and knowledge articles

Townhall and allhands meeting materials

Briefings, onepagers, and campaign collateral

Translate complex technical, operational, or organizational topics into accessible, missionfocused communications.

Ensure content adheres to security requirements, classification markings, and Navy communication protocols.

Stakeholder Engagement & Feedback Management

Manage feedback loops and twoway communication through:

Listening sessions

Surveys and pulse checks

Focus groups

Change champion networks

Monitor engagement trends, themes, and concerns across military, civilian, and contractor communities.

Support leadership by preparing engagement materials, summaries, and recommended actions.

Measurement & Effectiveness Tracking

Develop metrics and dashboards to measure communication reach, clarity, engagement, and effectiveness.

Track open rates, participation levels, feedback themes, risk indicators, and change readiness.

Analyze data to identify communication gaps and recommend adjustments to messaging and strategy.

Provide regular reporting to the Change Management Lead, program leadership, and executive stakeholders.

Operations & Coordination

Manage logistics for communication events, town halls, campaigns, and leadership engagements within classified and unclassified settings.

Coordinate with security, facilities, IT, and program teams to ensure seamless execution of communication activities.

Maintain version control, archives, communication trackers, and content repositories.

Support cross-functional collaboration with OCM, training, engineering, technical, and program management teams.

Requirements

• US Citizen
• Active Secret Clearance
• +8 years of relevant experience creating and successfully implementing Communications strategies
• Bachelor's Degree

Security Clearance

Secret

Certification Required

Job Type

Full-time

StratasCorp provides a complete compensation package with competitive wages and benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA & HSA accounts, disability and other income protection benefits, life insurance, paid personal time-off benefits, paid holidays, and a 401K Saving Plan with a company matching contribution.

StratasCorp is committed to equal opportunity in employment, actively seeking to build a diverse and talented workforce, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.