Senior Strategic Communications Analyst (TS / SCI Security Clearance Required)
Senior Communications role at protagonist. Washington · $77,023–$102,626 base.
Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Lead multidisciplinary teams solving strategic communications problems for U.S. government clients
- Analyze media, communications, events, and large datasets to uncover themes, patterns, and useful insights
- Apply communication theories and psychological frameworks to client challenges
- Present research findings and recommendations to officials, executives, partners, and other stakeholders
- Manage client relationships, deliverables, milestones, and deadlines
What you bring
- Current Top Secret clearance and eligibility for SCI/SAP access
- Bachelor’s degree plus at least five years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree plus at least three years
- Experience examining large datasets and conducting open-source research
- Strong critical thinking, project management, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work across teams and explain complex ideas clearly to clients and stakeholders
Who this fits
You’ll suit this role if you can combine strategic communications with data analysis, research, and client-facing work. The job is on-site in the Washington Metropolitan Area, with occasional remote work and possible domestic travel. You’ll support a Federal Government client and need a current Top Secret clearance with SCI/SAP eligibility.
From the employer
Join Our Talented Team at 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.
Why Us?
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.
What We Do
- 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.
Be Part of Something Bigger
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.
Explore Your Future with Us!
Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us at Protagonist and be part of a team that's making a difference.
Join Our Talented Team at 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.
Why Us?
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.
What We Do
- 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.
Be Part of Something Bigger
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.
Explore Your Future with Us!
Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us at Protagonist and be part of a team that's making a difference.
Job Description
Protagonist is seeking a Senior Strategic Communications Analyst with experience in communications, strategic communications, influence campaigns, information operations, marketing, branding, or related fields to join our team. A successful candidate will have a track record of delivering data-driven research and analysis of complex issues and will thrive in a collaborative team environment. You will apply strategic communication principles to build an understanding of the communication landscape, conducting analysis of a wide range of media and communications to identify key themes, find patterns, and link them to real-world events. You will collaborate with colleagues to produce findings and recommendations that address our clients’ challenges. Experience working in and with the U.S. Dept. of Defense, especially with OSDP, Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs, or Space Force, as well as legislative experience, is highly desired.
Responsibilities
- Lead and work within multidisciplinary teams focused on strategic communications solutions for U.S. government clients.
- Apply relevant communication theories, psychological frameworks, and best practices to address client problems.
- Investigate, analyze, and interpret large datasets—to find compelling insights and create a curated customer story.
- Collaborate with team members tasked with designing, developing, and maintaining analytics solutions.
- Develop and deliver presentations to clients, stakeholders, and partners, including senior-level government officials and private industry executives.
- Conduct secondary research and critically analyze information to identify trends, patterns, and relationships.
- Monitor and assess global events related to clients’ objectives.
- Produce deliverables that are clear, concise, visually appealing, and effectively communicate outcomes.
- Serve as a primary point of contact with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring client requirements and priorities are understood and accomplished.
- Set and track milestones and deadlines in alignment with contractual obligations.
- Perform other tasks as directed.
Requirements
- The position requires on-site work (occasional remote opportunities) in the Washington Metropolitan Area (D.C., Maryland, Virginia) for a Federal Government client. Occasional domestic travel may be required.
- Possess a current Top Secret security clearance and be SCI/SAP eligible.
- Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience or advanced degree and 3+ years of relevant experience in Communication, Marketing, Psychology, Political Science, or other social science fields.
- Strong analytic and critical-thinking skills, capable of drawing meaningful and objective conclusions based on research from multiple sources.
- Exceptional project management skills, organizational abilities, problem-solving proficiencies, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to meet or exceed expectations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts.
- Experience analyzing and interpreting large datasets and conducting open-source research.
- Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn about complex topics.
Ideal Candidates
- Demonstrated professional experience in the Space domain (e.g., space operations, satellite technology, or related fields within the space industry) and in the defense sector.
- Legislative experience is highly desired.
- Enjoy working alongside a growing group of critical thinkers, strategists, researchers, analysts, innovators, engineers, and others.
- Prior work in marketing/communications.
- Experience in experimentation design, implementation, and analysis.
- Familiarity with U.S. Government national security and space topics.
- Experience in a client-facing role, delivering insights directly to stakeholders.
Additional Information
If you’re passionate about technology and making an impact, apply today! Protagonist is dedicated to fostering a welcoming and innovating environment where everyone’s voice can make a difference.
Protagonist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary Range: $77,023-$102,626 based on education and level of relevant experience.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.