Strategic Communications Specialist

Peraton is seeking a Strategic Communications Specialist in our Linthicum, MD office in support of our Department of Defense (DoD) customer as part of a highly talented, highly motivated, and high-performing team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of cyber investigations, digital forensics, cyber threat analysis, and mission support in a dynamic and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will contribute to protecting national security interests by leveraging technical expertise, analytical skills, and innovative problem-solving to address complex cyber challenges. Individuals who are passionate about cybersecurity, committed to excellence, and eager to make a meaningful impact are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Implements and facilitates strategic communications.
• Supports and enables strategic, operational, and tactical communication efforts to enhance our customer’s internal and external messaging and outreach, including audience surveys, analysis and targeting.
• Coordinates and implements marketing communication projects with responsibilities that include public relations, special events management, advertising, and creating brand awareness.
• Develops and facilitates establishment of communications standards for various communications channels, such as periodicals, web services, publications, presentations, etc.
• Supports and enables development and distribution of news and informational emails sent to internal and external recipients.
• Produce and distribute communications, products, and services as outlined in applicable SLAs.
• Assists the government customer in documenting strategic, operational, and tactical engagements and communications in SOPs for operational efficiency and continuity of operations requirements.

This position has on-site requirements M-F.

Required Qualifications:

• Associates degree and 10+ years of experience; OR Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience; OR Master’s Degree and 6+ years of experience; OR 3 years with PhD. However, four (4) years of additional relevant experience or specialized training may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience in Intelligence or Cyberspace communications and/or Federal and/or DoD policies and procedures.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Active Secret Security Clearance.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience developing and disseminating key messages across major media platforms.
• Experience designing and reinforcing strategic plans to impact and drive campaigns.
• Experience creating multi-media communications content for key stakeholders and audiences.
• Experience streamlining efficiency of communications to drive key initiatives.