Strategic Communications Lead

Lafayette Group is seeking a qualified and highly motivated individual to support strategic communications efforts for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). This position will promote awareness and adoption of CISA's cybersecurity programs and initiatives.

The Strategic Communications Lead will conceptualize and execute communications campaigns, develop new ideas that strengthen existing communications practices, and deliver products that exceed client expectations. The ideal candidate has served as the lead for multiple communications efforts on a variety of topics and can manage projects in the context of broader client objectives, has top notch writing/editing skills, is a natural people leader and takes pride in delivering high-quality work.

This position requires the ability to distill complex technical information into clear, accessible language for technical and non‑technical audiences and keen attention to detail.

• Lead development of strategic communications campaigns and related collateral for a variety of audiences including the client organization and its external stakeholder groups.
• Lead creation and finalization of talking points, fact sheets, web content, and white papers; develop clear and attractive slide decks, infographics, and other visual content.
• Review written materials for grammar, flow, and formatting aligned to the CISA style guide.
• Use project management skills to track milestones, provide status updates, coordinate with team members, brief clients on progress, and recommend solutions and path forward.
• Generate ideas for new products that support organizational goals and work with internal stakeholders to identify areas of overlap and potential coordination to align disparate goals, content, and messaging.
• Provide strategic communication subject matter expertise and support communications processes, practices, planning, and coordination.
• Build strong relationships with team members and clients.
• Manage and mentor junior staff.
• Assist with marketing and business development efforts such as proposal writing.

• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of strategic communications experience.
• Experience leading projects and managing staff.
• Advanced competency using Microsoft Office tools, including SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated advanced writing and editing skills, including experience in AP Style and plain language.
• Strong client relationship building skills and the ability to communicate effectively and professionally in writing and verbally.
• Experience in and comfortability with public speaking.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced environment and ability to use critical thinking skills to navigate ambiguity, anticipate potential barriers to success, and brainstorm solutions.
• Ability to manage and follow complex processes and adapt quickly to changes.
• Strong project management skills and ability to lead multiple competing projects at once.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DHS suitability, which will require successful completion of a background check and fingerprinting.

• Experience/strong familiarity in the IT or cybersecurity industries.
• 5+ years of federal government consulting experience.
• Existing DHS or CISA Entry on Duty (EOD) status.

Arlington, VA

This position involves working on federal contracts that require all workers on the contract to be U.S. Citizens. Additionally, some contracts may require the ability to obtain a security clearance.

$90,000 - $130,000

LGI is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact:  This email address is for accommodation requests only. Non‑related messages will be disregarded.