Senior Communications Specialist - TS​/SCI

Overview

The Communications Specialist – Senior is a strategic advisor responsible for leading, developing, and executing comprehensive communications programs and campaigns. This role guides messaging for senior leadership, aligns communications with corporate objectives, and ensures consistency across internal and external platforms. Working with significant autonomy, the specialist provides expert counsel on complex communication challenges, including those related to mission, technology, and workforce engagement.

The position shapes the organization's narrative, builds stakeholder trust, and drives adoption of key initiatives through targeted, impactful messaging.

• Lead the strategic development and execution of multifaceted communications campaigns and programs, from conception to completion.
• Advise senior executives on communication strategies, change management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Develop and recommend communication tools and techniques to maintain consistent messaging, improve transparency, and support leadership decision-making.
• Ensure all communications initiatives are aligned with program plans, objectives, and timelines.
• Oversee and produce high-level communication products, including talking points, speeches, newsletters, timely announcements, and official reports.
• Maintain consistent themes and talking points for senior leadership engagements with internal teams, the Intelligence Community, and international partners.
• Provide final review and editorial services for strategic communications to ensure quality, accuracy, and adherence to NGA policy and publishing standards.
• Perform outreach activities to improve relationships and secure buy-in from internal and external stakeholders, including the workforce, partner agencies, and the broader enterprise.
• Manage and facilitate major communications events, such as town halls, speaker engagements, and large-scale conferences.
• Lead or facilitate discussions, workshops, and focus groups to understand stakeholder needs and articulate a clear vision for change.
• Analyze communications metrics, monitor program effectiveness, and report on organizational business functions to inform strategic decisions.
• Maintain a holistic awareness of organizational initiatives to connect disparate activities into a cohesive narrative for leadership and the workforce.
• Execute ad hoc campaigns and tasks, adapting quickly to emerging requirements and integrating them into routine operations as needed.

• Demonstrated experience leading the strategic development of corporate communications programs.
• Proven ability to implement actionable and targeted strategic communications plans, including stakeholder analysis, change management strategies, and training plans.
• Experience analyzing metrics and reporting on organizational functions to advise senior executives on improvements.
• Expertise in aligning strategic communications initiatives with program objectives and timelines.
• Experience creating and implementing plans that maximize employee adoption and minimize resistance.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of international affairs and partner engagement (for certain roles).

Essential Network Security (ENS) Solutions, LLC is a service-disabled veteran owned IT consulting and management firm. ENS consults for the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community (IC) providing solutions in Identity, Credential and Access Management (ICAM), Software Development, Cyber and Network Security, System Engineering, Program/Project Management, IT support, Solutions, and Services. Our team delivers innovative, scalable, and collaborative infrastructure to our clients.

• Free Platinum-Level Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, 100% paid for by ENS
• 401k Contribution from Day 1
• PTO + 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Long & Short Term Disability Insurance
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Tuition, Certification & Professional Development Assistance
• Workers’ Compensation
• Relocation Assistance