Strategic Planner
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Lead the development of integrated communications strategies aligned with mission and leadership priorities. Translate organizational goals and policy themes into actionable communications plans while coordinating cross-functional planning with communications, program, policy, IT, and operational teams. Develop strategic frameworks, message architectures, and communication roadmaps, then conduct environmental scanning, stakeholder analysis, and communication risk assessments. Produce strategic briefs, planning decks, talking points, and executive communications artifacts to ensure alignment and consistency across digital, print, and stakeholder engagement channels. Support metrics analysis and communication performance reporting to inform strategy refinement, facilitate planning sessions, and identify opportunities for communications modernization. This fully remote role supports a large federal and DoD-aligned mission environment.
Required Qualifications
- Tier 2 Moderate Risk Public Trust (from any federal agency) or an active Secret clearance or higher
- Bachelor's degree in Strategic Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Business Strategy, Public Policy, or a related field
- Minimum 7 years of experience supporting strategic communications, communications planning, or public affairs
- Experience developing integrated communications strategies for federal, DoD, or enterprise organizations
- Experience aligning messaging with mission, policy, and leadership priorities
- Demonstrated ability to manage multi-channel communications planning
- Understanding of strategic planning methodologies and narrative alignment
- Familiarity with communications governance, messaging frameworks, and editorial processes
- Experience developing strategic content artifacts such as briefs, frameworks, and communication plans
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with analytics, communication performance measurement, or stakeholder mapping tools
- Familiarity with digital strategy, UX alignment, or content architecture
- Professional communications or strategic planning certifications
- ITIL v4 or project management certifications
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