Strategic Engagement Team SME (142)

Overview The Strategic Communications and Engagement SME provides executive-level communications, stakeholder engagement, organizational messaging, and leadership support to U.S. Space Force and national security space organizations. Responsibilities Our Strategic Communications and Engagement SME SME will be responsible for the following: Draft written and visual communication materials for diverse audiences. Develop communication plans in coordination with internal stakeholders and leadership. Prepare executive briefings, talking points, reports, presentations, and messaging products. Assemble and provide guidance on electronic Staff Summary Sheet packages. Communicate effectively with offices and stakeholders across all leadership levels. Support Program Management Reviews, All Calls, senior-leader meetings, and other high-level engagements. Advise leadership on the status of assigned deliverables, communication products, and engagement actions. Coordinate cross-functional communication activities among government, military, contractor, and mission partner organizations. Skills Required Required Qualifications Masters degree in Business, Management, Economics, Science, Technology, Engineering, Statistics, or a related field. Minimum 15 years of experience supporting Federal Government acquisition organizations. Strong strategic thinking, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Exceptional attention to detail. Ability to operate in fast-paced, high-visibility environments. Desired Qualifications At least 5 years of recent experience supporting space programs. Experience supporting U.S. Space Force, Space Systems Command, NRO, SDA, or national security space organizations. Experience supporting senior executives, PEOs, or headquarters-level environments. Core Competencies Strategic Communications Executive Engagement Stakeholder Coordination Organizational Messaging Executive Writing Leadership Support Communication Planning Task and Suspense Management Work Environment High-visibility national security support environment. Fast-paced headquarters and executive operations. Team-oriented environment requiring independent execution and sound judgment. Security Clearance Active DoD Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility required. U.S. citizenship required. Education Bachelors degree required, preferably in math, engineering, 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 Retirement 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]