The Opportunity:

Do you have a natural curiosity that drives you to seek information, connect dots, and find solutions to complex topics? Do you enjoy a fast-paced work environment that routinely introduces new, unforeseen tasks? Do you have a resilient mindset that adapts to changes like organizational restructuring, new customers, and shifting priorities? Do you want to support the Department of War (DoW) mission to ensure our nation’s security?

As a Strategic Communications Specialist, you'll support senior leaders by creating strategic communications, plans, and products for internal and external customers and stakeholders by creating and managing reoccurring deliverables and special projects, including briefings, talking points, speeches, memos, bullet background papers, and leadership messaging. You’ll contribute to internal efforts, including leadership meetings and program reviews, to help streamline top-down and bottom-up communications highlighting key messages, top priorities, and potential issue areas. You'll expertly support senior leaders, pay strict attention to detail, and bring an analytical mindset to each problem.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:   

• 8 years of experience working directly with senior leaders in the Department of War or other government agencies

• 5 years of experience distilling and communicating key messages

• Experience creating briefs, drafting talking points, writing speeches, editing reports, and preparing leaders for events and engagements

• Experience with AI tools and leveraging their benefits for strategic communications purposes

• Knowledge of potential pitfalls of AI

• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 products

• Ability to work without direct supervision, proactively engage and solve problems, and display a dynamic work ethic

• Secret clearance

• Bachelor's degree 

Nice If You Have:   

• Experience working directly with Flag or General Officers

• Experience with DoW space programs

• Possession of excellent analytical skills

• Possession of excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

• Top Secret clearance

Clearance:

 Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.