Strategic Communications Specialist

Overview

Tecolote Research, Inc. is seeking a talented, self-driven individual for a position as a SME Strategic Communications Analyst to support the SSC/S6 Director, Cyber & Data team in Los Angeles, CA.\\r\\nIn this role, your work will have a profound impact on the country's most critical mission-protecting our national security by securing and modernizing the Space Force's cyber and data systems.\\r\\n

Responsibilities

Supporting the SSC/S6 Director, Cyber & Data and their Chief of Staff as a key member of the team, the candidate will be responsible for the development and implementation of communication strategies that adhere to DoD and U.S. Space Force policies and guidance. The team member will:

• SSC Cyber Expo Execution: Lead and support the end-to-end event planning, coordination, and production for the SSC Cyber Expo-Space Systems Command's premier event uniting leaders and innovators across the DoW, industry, and academia for three days of cyber strategy, operations, technology, and mission-focused collaboration to advance our space-based assets.
• Tasker & Content Management: Use the Task Management Tool (TMT) and SharePoint to initiate, track, collaborate on, and close out various directorate, SSC, and Space Force Command taskers and documents.
• Strategic Writing & Messaging: Research, draft, and edit articles, speeches, testimony, program acquisition point papers, briefings, and responses to Congressional, HHQ, and media Requests for Information (RFIs) for the S6 Director and senior leadership.
• Product Development: Develop a range of modern communication products, brand strategies, and guidelines to defend, educate, and promote the organization's cyber and data mission.
• Multimedia & Design: Provide full-service multimedia capabilities demonstrating professional knowledge in photography, end-to-end video production, and innovative design leveraging the latest technologies.
• Staff Integration: Assemble and provide instruction on the completion of electronic Staff Summary Sheet (eSSS) packages.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to create communication plans that align with the organization's overall strategic objectives for space cyber defense and data modernization programs.
• Executive Engagement Support: Support senior leader strategic engagements and preparation packages, and facilitate Director PMRs, All-Calls, and other high-level meetings or event productions.
• Leadership Advisory: Effectively communicate with offices at each leadership level (Directorate, Center, MAJCOM, SF, DoD) and advise leadership on the status of assigned deliverables.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  Skills Required
  
  
  • Experience: Minimum 10 years of applicable job experience, with a strong preference for 15+ years in Federal Government acquisition (e.g., DoD, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Air Force).
  • Domain Knowledge: Direct familiarity with Program Management of ACAT I through ACAT III programs, space acquisition, and U.S. Space Force terminology.
  • Technical & Platform Skills: Expert knowledge of DoD tools such as TMT, SharePoint, Confluence, Jira, and advanced MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Generative AI Literacy: Familiarity and comfort utilizing modern AI tools, specifically ChatGPT and Gemini, to accelerate content drafting, research synthesis, and communication workflows within secure guidelines.
  • Communication: Exceptional verbal, written, and multimedia communication skills, with a sharp attention to detail and the ability to interact comfortably with senior executive leadership.
  • Mindset: Goal-oriented, strategic thinker who is also willing to execute tactical communication and large-scale event production tasks.
  • Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Clearance: Active DoD Top Secret clearance is required.
    
    Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000/Year, DOE
    
    Education
    
    Bachelor's degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.