Salary Range: $124,000-$148,000 based on education and level of relevant experience.
Employer job description
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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
Parenthetic, a subsidiary of Protagonist, is seeking a National Security Strategic Communications Director (Program Lead) to support a U.S. Air Force customer.
This role leads day-to-day execution of a strategic communications program—managing deliverables, leading a small team, and ensuring consistent, high-quality support to front office leadership.
If you’re a strong operator who can run a program, keep work moving, and deliver under pressure, you’ll do well here.
Responsibilities
Support daily needs of a high-profile USG executive leader in both internal and external comms, in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment
Serve as contract lead, ensuring performance, quality, and client satisfaction
Develop communication products (briefings, reports, messaging, etc.) for senior leaders
Manage and mentor a small team
Coordinate across stakeholders to keep work aligned and on schedule
Translate technical or complex topics into clear, actionable communications
Requirements
The position requires on-site work (limited remote opportunities) in the Washington Metropolitan Area (D.C., Maryland, Virginia) for a Federal Government client. Occasional domestic travel may be required
Active TS/SCI clearance required (with prior experience in an SAP and/or SCI environment)
Advanced (MS/ME) degree with 15+ years of work experience in strategic communications, public affairs, or related fields.
Experience supporting senior government leaders (Air Force/DoD preferred)
Strong program or project management experience
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight timelines
Excellent writing and communication skills
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.
Salary Range: $124,000-$148,000 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.
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Equal opportunity and accommodations
Protagonist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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