Strategic Communications Director

Overview

We’re looking for problem-solvers, super-smart, hyper-analytical, relentlessly creative, and passionately curious individuals – with the instinct to challenge assumptions. Here’s what we need now…

At Protagonist, we hire really great people. The kind of people that let their work speak for itself.

We fuse rigorous, methodologically sound analysis with our cutting-edge technology platform, Narrative Analytics. This powerful combination enables us to quantitatively analyze open-source media, deliver strategic recommendations, and craft executive-level communication strategies for clients with missions that matter.

Our team is a vibrant mix of communication specialists, data scientists, and subject matter experts with extensive experience across U.S. Government agencies, non-profit organizations, and Fortune 500 companies. By joining Protagonist, you’ll immerse yourself in a collaborative environment where innovation thrives, and your contributions truly matter.

• Innovative Solutions: We co-develop cutting-edge solutions with our clients to address tough communication problems and capitalize on opportunities to make a tangible impact.
• Data-Driven Insights: Our tools and methodologies provide actionable insights that help clients meet their communication objectives and stay ahead of global challenges.
• Applied Expertise: We integrate our solutions within client organizations, leveraging our profound expertise to address critical issues and ensure sustainable success.

At Protagonist, you’ll work on compelling projects that make a real difference. We seek talented individuals eager to contribute to our mission and grow alongside us. If you’re passionate about communication, data analysis, and making an impact, we invite you to explore a career with Protagonist.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us at Protagonist and be part of a team that’s making a difference.

At Parenthetic, a subsidiary of Protagonist, we fuse rigorous, methodologically sound analysis with our cutting-edge technology platform, Narrative Analytics. This powerful combination enables us to quantitatively analyze open-source media, deliver strategic recommendations, and craft executive-level communication strategies for clients with missions that matter.

Parenthetic is seeking a Strategic Communications Director to join our team in Washington D.C. This position will work directly with senior U.S. Government (USG) stakeholders and internal leadership. We are seeking a highly skilled leader who is passionate about space, technology, and communication.
Successful candidates must have DoD and consulting experience and be skilled in conducting qualitative and quantitative data-informed analyses.

In addition to being highly proficient in the communication field, our ideal candidate is creative, organized, highly collaborative, able to influence peers, and interacts comfortably with senior leadership across the government and private industry. Experience working in and with the U.S. Dept. of Defense, especially with OSDP, Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs, or Space Force is highly desired.

Lead teams developing and delivering high-impact communications for USG customers, strengthening support and enabling mission success. Translate technical information and apply critical thinking into compelling documents, reports, speeches, briefings, media articles, and playbooks. Develop communication plans and branding strategies that support the goals and objectives of senior leaders. Manage multidisciplinary teams to design and produce communication products and deliverables to advance the strategic objectives of USG customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic communications capability for a DoD organization, leading and managing teams of analysts and senior analysts in designing, developing, and maintaining communication initiatives (e.g., communication and branding strategies, communication plans for key events, etc.).
• Develop a deep understanding of our clients' communication challenges and provide…