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DarkStar Intelligence

Senior Communications Specialist

DarkStar Intelligence, Bethesda, Maryland, us, 20811


Senior Communications Specialist

All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying.Position SummaryThe Senior Communications Specialist is responsible for leading the development, coordination, and editing of diverse communication materials, with a primary focus on crafting impactful speeches for various audiences and occasions. This role includes advising senior executives on speech delivery, ensuring content precision, mentoring junior staff on speechwriting techniques, and leveraging tools such as the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite for enhanced content presentation.

Location:

Bethesda, MD & McLean, VASchedule (FT/PT):

Full TimeTravel Required:

NoneShift:

Day ShiftRemote Type:

No RemoteSecurity Clearance:

Current TS/SCIPolygraph:

Current Counterintelligence Polygraph

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Lead the development, preparation, production, and editing of a range of communication products, including intelligence reports, strategy documents, talking points, and speeches.Prepare assignments based on input from subject matter experts to ensure alignment with organizational goals.Mentor and train junior staff in effective speechwriting and communication techniques.Leverage Adobe Creative Cloud Suite to design and create visually compelling content.Utilize client request management tools to provide efficient, high-quality customer support for communication requests.Research, proofread, edit, write, revise, and format materials for hardcopy, electronic publication, and multiple dissemination platforms.Draft and edit content across a variety of formats, including talking points, speeches, newsletters, websites, and other communication products.Serve as the primary author for fact sheets, pamphlets, articles, email messages, and other relevant communication products.Independently plan, execute, and report on tasks, ensuring timely delivery.Prepare and edit speeches or scripts for senior executives, including live and recorded deliveries, testimonies, and statements for the Congressional Record.Revise written materials to ensure consistency in style, grammar, organization, and clarity, balancing complex ideas with accessible language.Ensure all communication products adhere to tradecraft and publication standards.Provide guidance and coaching to leadership on speech delivery techniques for optimal audience engagement.

Minimum Qualifications

Current TS/SCI ClearanceCurrent Counterintelligence PolygraphEducation: Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 18 years of experience or Master's Degree with a minimum of 10 years of experience.Proficiency in MS Office Suite, MS Teams, SharePoint, and Adobe Creative Suite is highly desired.

Salary Range$119,000 - $124,000This pay range is a general guideline and not a guarantee of specific compensation or salary. When extending an offer, DarkStar Intelligence considers various factors, including (but not limited to) the job's responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, market data alignment, applicable bargaining agreements (if any), and other relevant laws.

About DarkStar Intelligence DarkStar Intelligence is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). We are dedicated to advancing mission support and tradecraft development for our clients while emphasizing employee retention and client satisfaction. We deliver high-quality, intelligence-based solutions grounded in our "Core Four" values: humility, passion, agility, and ownership.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion At DarkStar Intelligence LLC, we believe that Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is not just a policy but a core value that defines our approach to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace.

Employee Benefits At DarkStar Intelligence LLC, we believe investing in our employees means providing a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their personal and professional well-being.

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