Acquisition Support - Strategic Communications

Overview As a key member of the SET team supporting the Space Sensing Chief of Staff, you will be responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies that comply with DoD and U.S. Space Force policies and guidance. You will frequently interact with Space Force/Air Force and DoD tools such as Task Management Tool (TMT) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) to initiate, track, and close out taskers across directorate, SSC, and Space Force Command. Responsibilities Core Responsibilities: Public Release Coordination (Security and Policy Review) Coordinate submission and tracking of materials through the Security and Policy Review (SandPR) process Ensure compliance with public affairs, security, and policy requirements prior to external release Interface with Public Affairs and other stakeholders to resolve comments and adjudicate feedback Maintain visibility on approval timelines and status of all pending releases Executive Communications and Writing Support: Draft, edit, and maintain Bullet Background Papers (BBPs) supporting PEO-level engagements Incorporate stakeholder inputs and track revisions across multiple versions Ensure messaging alignment with strategic priorities and leadership intent Maintain version control and document change history Strategic Engagement Tracking Track, document, and compile Space Sensing Directorate Wins for leadership reporting and strategic messaging Maintain organized records of engagements, outcomes, and key highlights Support development of briefing materials summarizing organizational impact Communications Planning Support: Assist in development and coordination of Communications Plans (Comm Plans) Align messaging across internal teams, Public Affairs, and leadership Track execution of communication actions and deliverables Request for Information (RFI) and Media Query Support Respond to RFIs and coordinate inputs from subject matter experts Support responses to media queries in coordination with Public Affairs Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of all external-facing information Acquisition Documentation Review: Review acquisition and program documentation for clarity, accuracy, and completeness Provide comments and recommended edits within CRMS (or applicable tracking systems) Ensure documentation aligns with program objectives and policy requirements Outputs / Deliverables: Approved public release materials Bullet Background Papers (BBPs) Communications Plans RFI and media query responses Acquisition document review comments Directorate Wins tracking and summaries Skills Required The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong verbal and written communication skills, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Minimum 5 years of relevant experience Key Skills and Competencies: Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders and organizations Attention to detail in document review and version control Familiarity with DoD/USSF public release processes and Public Affairs coordination Organizational and tracking skills across multiple concurrent tasks Ability to synthesize inputs into clear, concise executive-level products Tools and Systems: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) Task tracking systems (e.g., Microsoft Planner, internal tasking tools) CRMS (for acquisition document review and comment adjudication) Collaboration platforms (e.g., Teams, SharePoint) US citizenship required Active Secret Clearance required Education Bachelors degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences. Benefits We offer competitive salaries commensurate with education and experience. We have an excellent benefits package that includes: Comprehensive health, dental, life, long and short-term disability insurance 100% Company funded Ret rement Plans Generous vacation, holiday and sick pay plans Tuition assistance About Tecolote Research Tecolote Research is a private, employee-owned corporation where people are our primary resource. Our investments in technology and training give our employees the tools to ensure our clients are provided the solutions they need, and our very high employee retention rate and stable workforce is an added value to our customers. Apply now to connect with a company that invests in you. View all career opportunities: www.tecolote.com Follow us on social media: LinkedIn | X @TecoloteInc | Facebook [EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans]