Strategic Communications and Program Management Specialist

Responsibilities

Noblis is positioned to provide technology and operational solutions to senior decision makers in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in the Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate. The DHS S&T Directorate is the primary research and development arm of DHS and manages science and technology research, from development through transition, for the Department's operational components and first responders. Established by Congress to provide innovative solutions to the nation's homeland security challenges, S&T is the core source of scientific and engineering expertise for DHS and is uniquely postured to enhance our nation's security and resilience by providing knowledge products and innovative technology solutions for the Homeland Security Enterprise (HSE).

At Noblis and Noblis ESI, we have excellent teams of smart, collaborative, proactive experts and professionals. We are actively seeking to identify personnel to join our team of talented professionals who possess the experience, vision, commitment, and integrity to successfully support the S&T mission.

The Senior Strategic Engagement Analyst will provide strategic engagement, communications and outreach support to the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Science & Technology Directorate (S&T), translating S&T's mission, RDT&E portfolio, and program milestones into tailored outreach strategies and messaging for private sector partners. This position sits within a front office organization responsible for planning and executing senior-level engagements across industry, interagency, international, and Congressional partners.

The successful candidate will develop and coordinate external-facing content - including talking points, briefing materials, presentations, event narratives, and digital copy for website, channels such as LinkedIn, newsletters, and stakeholder sessions - and support leadership participation at anchor events, roundtables, demonstration days, and other industry engagements. The role ensures that opportunities, solicitations, test and evaluation events, and program results are communicated accurately, consistently, and in a way that clearly highlights business-relevant mission needs to current performers, prospective non-traditional vendors, and venture capital communities.

The successful candidate will facilitate high-level engagement and dialogue with industry, interagency, academic, and international partners, align messaging with S&T's strategic industry engagement model, and provide surge capacity to design and execute industry outreach campaigns. The role captures feedback and outcomes from engagements and recommends adjustments to outreach tactics to strengthen relationships and build a high-quality pipeline of private sector partners aligned to S&T's RDT&E priorities.

The successful candidate will be self-motivated, operate well in a matrixed environment, effectively manage competing priorities, and be comfortable translating complex technical programs and R&D outcomes into compelling, audience-appropriate messaging for diverse industry stakeholders.

This is currently a hybrid position with a blend of on-site and remote work, requiring staff to be on-site at the DHS S&T client site in Washington D.C. as needed. Applicants must be able to regularly commute to Washington D.C.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Translating S&T's mission, RDT&E portfolio, and program milestones into tailored outreach strategies and messaging for private sector audiences, including current performers, prospective non-traditional vendors, and venture capital communities.
• Drafting, refining, and maintaining a strategic communications plan, including but not limited to key messages, branding development, stakeholder communications methods and campaigns, schedules, and stakeholder lists.
• Developing, coordinating, and producing industry-facing content such as talking points, briefings, event narratives, media advisories, digital copy (LinkedIn, newsletters), and stakeholder session materials.
• Supporting leadership participation at anchor events, roundtables, demonstration days, and other industry engagements, including developing timelines and schedules, stakeholder lists, preparation materials and post-event follow-up communications.
• Ensuring that opportunities, solicitations, T&E events, and program results are communicated accurately, consistently, and in a way that highlights business-relevant mission needs.
• Aligning all industry-facing messaging with S&T's strategic industry engagement model and broader communications strategy.
• Designing and executing industry outreach campaigns, providing surge capacity for time-sensitive or high-priority engagement initiatives.
• Capturing feedback and outcomes from industry engagements and recommending adjustments to outreach tactics to strengthen relationships and improve pipeline quality.
• Facilitating high-level engagement and dialogue with industry partners on behalf of S&T leadership.
• Aggregating and synthesizing engagement data, market feedback, and partner insights to inform strategic communications decisions and recommendations.
• Developing status reports, briefings, and read-ahead materials; organizing and coordinating meetings, discussions, and seminars.
• Managing multiple concurrent engagements and priorities, including responding to quick-turn requests from leadership.
• Facilitating meetings and preparing clients for leadership and partner briefings.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of related experience OR Advanced Degree with 5+ years of related experience. Preference for Degrees in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Public Policy, Business, or a related field.
• Eligibility to obtain a Secret Clearance and DHS Suitability determination.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to translate complex technical programs into compelling, audience-appropriate messaging.
• Demonstrated experience developing strategic communications plans and content, outreach campaigns, or stakeholder engagement materials in a government or technology context.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage effectively with senior leaders, industry executives, and diverse private sector stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience developing industry-facing communications for federal R&D programs, including distilling highly technical information into impactful, concise, plain-language work products.
• Familiarity with private sector engagement channels and tactics, including LinkedIn, digital newsletters, industry conferences, and stakeholder events.
• Proficiency using CRM platforms or contact and engagement management database tools.
• Experience developing marketing and communications material to promote industry announcements, including RFIs and Topic Calls, and success stories.
• Experience planning and supporting industry engagement events such as demo days, industry days, roundtables, innovation showcases, and webinar series, managing timelines, logistics requirements, and engaging and monitoring event vendors.
• Understanding of federal acquisition processes and how communications support vendor engagement, solicitation awareness, and pipeline development.
• Experience working with venture capital communities, startup ecosystems, or non-traditional defense/homeland security vendors.
• Experience developing and executing outreach campaigns and developing, refining, and maintaining evaluation metrics as part of a strategic communications plan.
• Deep knowledge of DHS mission areas and homeland security technology priorities.
• Experience aligning communications strategies with broader organizational engagement models or strategic plans.
• Track record of clear, consistent communication with program managers and senior leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to independently develop and execute project plans with minimal oversight.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, team-oriented environment and adapt productively to shifting priorities.
• Experience supporting DoD and/or DHS components (e.g., TSA, CBP, USCG, ICE, CISA).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially PowerPoint, Excel, and Project), specifically in developing graphics, presentations, and easily digestible spreadsheets.
• Active Secret clearance (or above) and current DHS Suitability strongly preferred.

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI , and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis -About Us

Why work at a Noblis company?

Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards . Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Total Rewards

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

Salary at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, and clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is provided within the posting and are based on full time status. Part time staff receive a prorated salary based on regularly scheduled hours. The estimated minimum and maximum displayed represents the broadest range for this position (inclusive of high geographic and high clearance requirements), and is just one component of Noblis' total compensation package for employees.

Posted Salary Range

USD $95,500.00 - USD $149,200.00 /Yr.