Strategic Communications Specialist - MCU/CDET

Strategic Communications Specialist

Marine Corps University (MCU) / College of Distance Education and Training (CDET)

Location: Quantico, VA

Employment Type: Full-Time

Security Clearance: Secret (Tier 3)

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Hatalom Corporation is seeking a Strategic Communications Specialist to support Marine Corps University (MCU) and Education Command (EDCOM). This position develops and executes strategic communication initiatives that promote organizational priorities through digital media, public affairs, leadership communications, and stakeholder engagement. This position is contingent upon award.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic communication plans that support organizational goals.

• Create content for newsletters, press releases, websites, social media, and other communication platforms.

• Manage and maintain the organization's social media presence and engagement.

• Develop talking points, speeches, briefing materials, and executive communications for leadership.

• Produce multimedia content, including graphics, videos, and infographics.

• Analyze communication campaign performance and prepare reports for leadership.

• Coordinate internal communications to keep staff informed of organizational initiatives and events.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging and branding.

• Maintain a communications calendar and oversee timely publication of content.

• Develop partnerships and outreach opportunities to expand organizational visibility.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field.

• Three (3) years of experience in strategic communications, public affairs, or corporate communications.

• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.

• Experience managing websites and social media platforms.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital content creation tools.

• Active Secret (Tier 3) Security Clearance or the ability to obtain one.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting the Department of Defense or Federal Government.

• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, or similar graphic design and multimedia software.

• Experience with website content management systems and analytics tools.

This document is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all job-related activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Due to the nature of the industry, job tasks may be changed as necessary to meet the needs of the customer.

Hatalom Corporation is an equal opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.