Acquisition Support - Strategic Communications

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As a key member of the SET team supporting the Space Sensing Chief of Staff, you will be responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies that comply with DoD and U.S. Space Force policies and guidance. You will frequently interact with Space Force/Air Force and DoD tools such as Task Management Tool (TMT) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) to initiate, track, and close out taskers across directorate, SSC, and Space Force Command.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities:

Public Release Coordination (Security & Policy Review)

Coordinate submission and tracking of materials through the Security and Policy Review (S&PR) process

Ensure compliance with public affairs, security, and policy requirements prior to external release

Interface with Public Affairs and other stakeholders to resolve comments and adjudicate feedback

Maintain visibility on approval timelines and status of all pending releases

Executive Communications & Writing Support:

Draft, edit, and maintain Bullet Background Papers (BBPs) supporting PEO-level engagements

Incorporate stakeholder inputs and track revisions across multiple versions

Ensure messaging alignment with strategic priorities and leadership intent

Maintain version control and document change history

Strategic Engagement Tracking

Track, document, and compile Space Sensing Directorate "Wins" for leadership reporting and strategic messaging

Maintain organized records of engagements, outcomes, and key highlights

Support development of briefing materials summarizing organizational impact

Communications Planning Support:

Assist in development and coordination of Communications Plans (Comm Plans)

Align messaging across internal teams, Public Affairs, and leadership

Track execution of communication actions and deliverables

Request for Information (RFI) & Media Query Support

Respond to RFIs and coordinate inputs from subject matter experts

Support responses to media queries in coordination with Public Affairs

Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of all external-facing information

Acquisition Documentation Review:

Review acquisition and program documentation for clarity, accuracy, and completeness

Provide comments and recommended edits within CRMS (or applicable tracking systems)

Ensure documentation aligns with program objectives and policy requirements

Outputs /

Deliverables:

Approved public release materials

Bullet Background Papers (BBPs)

Communications Plans

RFI and media query responses

Acquisition document review comments

Directorate "Wins" tracking and summaries

Skills Required

The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong verbal and written communication skills, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

Key Skills & Competencies:

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders and organizations

Attention to detail in document review and version control

Familiarity with DoD/USSF public release processes and Public Affairs coordination

Organizational and tracking skills across multiple concurrent tasks

Ability to synthesize inputs into clear, concise executive-level products

Tools & Systems:

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

Task tracking systems (e.g., Microsoft Planner, internal tasking tools)

CRMS (for acquisition document review and comment adjudication)

Collaboration platforms (e.g., Teams, Point)

BA/BS degree required

US citizenship required

Active Secret Clearance required

Salary Range:

$80,000- $100,000, DOE

Education

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in math, engineering, business, or the sciences.

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