Communication Strategist II (Aerospace)

Location: Primarily onsite at Johnson Space Center in Clear Lake, Texas, United States; travel may be required for on-site communications support.

Salary: $70,000–$80,000 per year

Company

Provides strategic consulting, information systems development, and advanced engineering solutions for NASA and other critical missions.

What you will do

• Create and oversee communications products and campaigns for NASA’s space suits program.
• Research, write, edit, and distribute feature articles, news releases, media advisories, web updates, blog posts, talking points, key messages, and communications plans.
• Develop strategies, tactics, messaging, and public affairs initiatives for small and large activities.
• Plan and conduct media and public events, prepare NASA speakers for interviews and appearances, and monitor public response.
• Coordinate with NASA programs, centers, directorates, federal agencies, international partners, private-sector organizations, and external stakeholders.
• Track communications impact, advise management on public and media reactions, and adjust strategies based on metrics and stakeholder feedback.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in strategic communications.
• Experience consulting with and providing feedback to executive-level leadership.
• Ability to write for varied audiences and explain complex technical ideas in an approachable, compelling way.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, coordination, planning, strategic judgment, and deadline management.
• Ability to work onsite at Johnson Space Center in Clear Lake, Texas and travel according to mission and client requirements.

Nice to have

• Experience with editing and familiarity with AP style.
• NASA experience.
• Experience working with media and preparing subject matter experts for interviews and public appearances.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with a small, collaborative team supporting NASA’s critical missions.
• Collaborate across federal agencies, international partners, and private-sector organizations.
• Support diverse, innovative projects focused on science and technology.
• EEO/AA/Disability/Vets employer that complies with E-Verify.