Strategic Communications Manager

Company Overview

Spry Methods is a proven provider of mission-focused technology, cybersecurity, and program management solutions supporting critical Federal and DoD missions. We specialize in delivering integrated, high-impact solutions across cyber operations, enterprise resource management, and mission support services. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and innovation - empowering our teams to deliver meaningful outcomes in complex, high-security environments.

Who We're Looking For (Position Overview)

Spry Methods is seeking an Strategic Communications Manager to support strategic, operational, and tactical communications for a federal cyber mission. This key personnel position will develop and coordinate communications that strengthen internal messaging, external outreach, media presence, stakeholder engagement, and organizational brand awareness.

The Strategic Communications Manager will support public relations, executive communications, special events, advertising, digital content, and communications planning across web platforms, publications, presentations, periodicals, and other communication channels. The role will work closely with public affairs personnel to ensure communications products are accurate, consistent, properly coordinated, and aligned with established messaging and branding standards.

What Your Day-To-Day Looks Like (Position Responsibilities): Develop and execute strategic communication plans aligned with organizational priorities and objectives.

Draft and refine communication products, including talking points, briefings, reports, and messaging materials.

Support executive communications by consolidating inputs, editing content, and preparing leadership-ready materials.

Coordinate public affairs and communication activities to ensure consistency in messaging and branding.

Plan and support outreach events, communication campaigns, and stakeholder engagements.

Manage and update communication content across digital platforms, publications, and presentations.

Produce visual communication products, including graphics, reports, and multimedia materials.

Maintain communication workflows to ensure timely development, review, and dissemination of materials.

Support stakeholder engagement efforts through preparation of materials, coordination, and documentation.

Maintain communication standards, templates, and processes to ensure consistency across teams.

Track communication activities and develop reports to support performance visibility and continuous improvement.

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Requirements):: Active Secret security clearance.

At least 12 years of experience in strategic communications or a similar field; eight to ten years with a bachelor’s degree; or six to eight years with a master’s degree, MBA, or equivalent graduate degree.

Experience supporting intelligence or cyberspace communications, Federal policies and procedures, or Department of Defense policies and procedures.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Experience developing communications for internal and external audiences.

Ability to coordinate across stakeholders and manage multiple communications activities and deadlines.