Strategic Communications Strategist Security Clearance

Position Summary Creek Technologies is seeking a Strategic Communications Strategist to support AFWERX strategic communication initiatives and organizational priorities. This position will develop, implement, and manage integrated communication strategies designed to engage internal and external stakeholders, industry partners, government organizations, and the broader innovation ecosystem. The Strategic Communications Strategist will work closely with AFWERX leadership, subject matter experts, and cross-functional teams to develop targeted messaging, communication campaigns, and content that effectively communicates organizational priorities, program performance, and mission objectives.

The ideal candidate will possess strong strategic planning, project management, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills and be comfortable working in a fast-paced, highly dispersed environment.

• Develop and manage comprehensive strategic communication plans aligned with AFWERX organizational objectives, mission priorities, and leadership goals.
• Conduct research and assess communication requirements to identify target audiences, key messages, appropriate communication channels, and engagement strategies.
• Develop integrated communication campaigns across traditional media, social media, websites, presentations, internal communications, and other digital platforms.
• Prepare communication plans and deliverables for Government review and approval.
• Collaborate with leadership, subject matter experts, and cross-functional teams to develop messaging and content supporting AFWERX programs and initiatives.
• Serve as the Strategic Communications point of contact for assigned divisions, organizations, or programs.
• Develop internal communication materials that keep personnel informed of organizational initiatives, priorities, accomplishments, and program performance.
• Ensure communications comply with organizational branding, messaging standards, and applicable Operational Security (OPSEC) requirements.
• Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, industry partners, non-governmental organizations, and other ecosystem stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for cross-functional and cross-organizational communication initiatives.
• Support content development teams, including writers, designers, and video producers.
• Tailor communication products and messaging to effectively reach specific target audiences.
• Track and measure communication effectiveness using analytics, stakeholder feedback, engagement metrics, and other measurable outcomes.
• Provide recommendations to improve communication strategies, tools, processes, and overall effectiveness.
• Stay current on emerging communication trends, technologies, platforms, and industry best practices.
• Participate in meetings and discussions to gather information necessary to support communication products and strategic initiatives.
• Manage multiple communication projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Travel as required to support stakeholder engagement, ecosystem partnerships, events, and AFWERX program activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience in strategic communications, program management, public relations, marketing, stakeholder engagement, or a related field.
• Strong strategic planning and project management skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, networking, and relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience developing integrated communication plans, campaigns,…