Strategic Communications Specialist

• Expand awareness of customer priorities across stakeholder audiences by preparing and delivering a wide-range of internal and external products and documents including high-level intelligence briefings, intelligence summaries, news articles, website content, video scripts, speeches and more. • Fulfill the role of liaison between customer and its larger Office of Public Affairs via regular communication to ensure coordination of communications initiatives, receive feedback in the development and approval for communication products, and seek opportunities for customer participation in external engagements. • Work closely with customer program offices to produce content based on specific program office needs (e.g. program advocacy, increased user engagement, and increase awareness of new capability) for internal and external publication. • Identify, build and maintain connections with communicators across IC, DoD, and civilian agencies where customer publications would have meaningful impact, and regularly submit content to those outlets. • Establish standardization and consistency between customer leadership, program offices and outreach teams to relay the customer mission in a cohesive manner. • Serve as lead writer responsible for developing content for newsletter, articles, scripts, congressional testimony and more. • Develop tailored briefs and talking points for leadership upon request. • Assist in the planning, coordination, marketing and content creation for all customer mission-related events/conferences. • Learn and brief customer material when necessary, where user outreach support is needed.

Key Responsibilities • Expand awareness of customer priorities across stakeholder audiences by preparing and delivering a wide-range of internal and external products and documents including high-level intelligence briefings, intelligence summaries, news articles, website content, video scripts, speeches and more. • Fulfill the role of liaison between customer and its larger Office of Public Affairs via regular communication to ensure coordination of communications initiatives, receive feedback in the development and approval for communication products, and seek opportunities for customer participation in external engagements. • Work closely with customer program offices to produce content based on specific program office needs (e.g. program advocacy, increased user engagement, and increase awareness of new capability) for internal and external publication. • Identify, build and maintain connections with communicators across IC, DoD, and civilian agencies where customer publications would have meaningful impact, and regularly submit content to those outlets. • Establish standardization and consistency between customer leadership, program offices and outreach teams to relay the customer mission in a cohesive manner. • Serve as lead writer responsible for developing content for newsletter, articles, scripts, congressional testimony and more. • Develop tailored briefs and talking points for leadership upon request. • Assist in the planning, coordination, marketing and content creation for all customer mission-related events/conferences. • Learn and brief customer material when necessary, where user outreach support is needed. Required Qualifications: • BA in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or similar discipline with 15 years or more experience; Masters and 13 or PhD and five 10 or more years of experience in strategic communications, public affairs, or media relations. • Experience developing communication products (presentations, graphics, videos, articles and fact sheets). • Experience interfacing with Senior leaders to develop internal and external communication strategies, messaging approaches, branding campaigns, engagement plans, etc. • Exceptional written, public speaking, and interpersonal skills. Desired Qualifications: • MA in Broadcast Journalism, Public Affairs, Communications, or similar discipline.  Security Requirements: • U.S. Citizenship • Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance • Act

Performance & Recognition Period of Performance (PoP) Bonus Opportunities Performance-based bonus opportunities tied to contract or organizational performance. Retention Incentive Benefit Bounty Receive a payout for unused annual company contributions designated for health insurance premiums and professional training. Referral Bonus Earn up to $5,000 for each successful employee referral. Customer Recognition Letter of Appreciation (LoA) Bonus Opportunities Bonus opportunities based on customer recognition received through Letters of Appreciation. Milestone Rewards Celebrate your career achievements with anniversary awards on your 1st, 5th, 10th, and 20th years of service. Financial & Retirement Benefits Profit Sharing Receive an annual contribution equal to 4% of your W-2 gross earnings into your 401(k), with immediate vesting. 401(k) Company Match The company matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 6% of your monthly contribution, with immediate vesting. Career Development The company invests in your professional growth through: • Annual financial support for professional training and industry certifications. • Enhanced financial support for employees actively pursuing a degree at an accredited institution. Work-Life Balance Support for a healthy work-life balance includes: • Flexible work hours • Competitive paid time off (PTO) • Company holidays Health & Wellness Benefits The company offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family. Medical Coverage Three comprehensive Medical/Rx insurance plan options to meet the unique and individualized benefit needs of our employees Dental & Vision • Comprehensive dental insurance for employees and eligible dependents. • Comprehensive vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents. Income Protection • 100% Company-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance • 100% Company-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance Life Insurance • 100% Company-Paid Basic Term Life Insurance with Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage. • Optional employee-paid Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance.

Mission Context LV8D Solutions supports national security space and intelligence customers delivering next-generation sensing and exploitation capabilities. has an opportunity for a Strategic Communications Specialist in Chantilly, VA to provide direct strategic communication support. Position Overview LV8D Solutions is looking for a Strategic Communications Specialist. The selected individual will identify and create connections with fellow communicators across IC, DoD and civilian agencies to communicate the mission, goals, and strategies.  Additionally, the individual will provide program advocacy to agencies and intelligence users via multiple media types to increase awareness of satellite capabilities and the data they provide Note: An active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Poly is required to be considered for this role Interested candidates need to thrive in an innovative, fast-paced environment; are highly motivated and not afraid to take on uncharted territory; possess strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills; and be able to prioritize their time to be effective in a dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities • Expand awareness of customer priorities across stakeholder audiences by preparing and delivering a wide-range of internal and external products and documents including high-level intelligence briefings, intelligence summaries, news articles, website content, video scripts, speeches and more. • Fulfill the role of liaison between customer and its larger Office of Public Affairs via regular communication to ensure coordination of communications initiatives, receive feedback in the development and approval for communication products, and seek opportunities for customer participation in external engagements. • Work closely with customer program offices to produce content based on specific program office needs (e.g. program advocacy, increased user engagement, and increase awareness of new capability) for internal and external publication. • Identify, build and maintain connections with communicators across IC, DoD, and civilian agencies where customer publications would have meaningful impact, and regularly submit content to those outlets. • Establish standardization and consistency between customer leadership, program offices and outreach teams to relay the customer mission in a cohesive manner. • Serve as lead writer responsible for developing content for newsletter, articles, scripts, congressional testimony and more. • Develop tailored briefs and talking points for leadership upon request. • Assist in the planning, coordination, marketing and content creation for all customer mission-related events/conferences. • Learn and brief customer material when necessary, where user outreach support is needed. Required Qualifications: • BA in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or similar discipline with 15 years or more experience; Masters and 13 or PhD and five 10 or more years of experience in strategic communications, public affairs, or media relations. • Experience developing communication products (presentations, graphics, videos, articles and fact sheets). • Experience interfacing with Senior leaders to develop internal and external communication strategies, messaging approaches, branding campaigns, engagement plans, etc. • Exceptional written, public speaking, and interpersonal skills. Desired Qualifications: • MA in Broadcast Journalism, Public Affairs, Communications, or similar discipline.  Security Requirements: • U.S. Citizenship • Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance • Active Counterintelligence (CI) or Full Scope (FS) Polygraph Work Environment: • On-site work in a government or contractor facility  • Occasional travel (up to 10%)  About LV8D Solutions LV8D Solutions is an elite Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) company that delivers advanced systems engineering, integration, acquisition, mission operations, network communications, and cybersecurity support to our defense and intelligence customers. Founded in 2019, we apply our deep technical expertise, understanding, and mission-first mindset to design, acquire, and implement complex, high-impact solutions for our Intelligence Community (IC) and Department of War (DoW) customers. We specialize in every aspect of our customers’ space and ground mission systems while offering exceptional work-life balance and an exemplary compensation and total rewards package designed to recruit, train, and retain top talent and committed to national defense and career growth. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement LV8D Solutions LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories. Performance & Recognition Period of Performance (PoP) Bonus Opportunities Performance-based bonus opportunities tied to contract or organizational performance. Retention Incentive Benefit Bounty Receive a payout for unused annual company contributions designated for health insurance premiums and professional training. Referral Bonus Earn up to $5,000 for each successful employee referral. Customer Recognition Letter of Appreciation (LoA) Bonus Opportunities Bonus opportunities based on customer recognition received through Letters of Appreciation. Milestone Rewards Celebrate your career achievements with anniversary awards on your 1st, 5th, 10th, and 20th years of service. Financial & Retirement Benefits Profit Sharing Receive an annual contribution equal to 4% of your W-2 gross earnings into your 401(k), with immediate vesting. 401(k) Company Match The company matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 6% of your monthly contribution, with immediate vesting. Career Development The company invests in your professional growth through: • Ann