Public Affairs & Communications Specialist SME

Everforth ECS is seeking a Public Affairs & Communications Specialist SME to work in the National Capital Region covering the Pentagon, Falls Church, and Fairfax. Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.

The War Data Platform (WDP) is a key initiative within the U.S. Department of War's (DoW) AI‑First strategy introduced in early 2026. The WDP focuses on operational warfighting data and aims to accelerate the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) on the battlefield. The WDP extends to Unclassified, Secret, and Top Secret environments, and supports collaboration between Combatant Commands, Joint Staff directorates, Senior Executive Service leaders, and operational analysts. 

• The Public Affairs & Communications Specialist SME serves as the senior strategic communications authority for the WDP Core Integration program, leading enterprise-wide messaging, stakeholder outreach, and communications planning across all classification domains to drive program transparency, mission adoption, and sustained enterprise engagement. In this role, the specialist functions as a cross-functional communicator and trusted advisor to program leadership, translating complex technical and operational developments into clear, mission-aligned narratives for audiences ranging from warfighters to Senior Executive Service leaders and Federal partners.
• Develops an enterprise communications development timeline that aligns future War Data Platform (WDP) Core Integration capability releases, technical design updates, and operational milestones across Unclassified and NIPR, Secret and SIPR, and Top Secret and JWICS environments supporting CDAO leadership, Combatant Commands, Joint Staff elements, and Federal partners.
• Designs a strategic communications plan aligned to Customer Success Operations Plan objectives and integrated with Program Services Portfolio schedules approved by Government representatives.
• Builds digital communication materials, outreach artifacts, program briefs, fact sheets, visual media, and technical narratives accessible through an authorized Content Management System to support distribution, archival, and version control requirements.
• Conducts direct coordination with War Data Platform (WDP) Core Integration user communities, portfolio managers, technical leads, and mission stakeholders to validate messaging themes, strengthen alignment with enterprise objectives, and maintain cadence with evolving operational needs.
• Produces communication schedules that synchronize stakeholder engagements, strategic exchanges, product demonstrations, and mission-focused updates across all enclave classifications.
• Develops communication content supporting Department of War stakeholders, the Department of Homeland Security, and Federal departments and agencies to advance awareness of War Data Platform (WDP) Core Integration capabilities and upcoming modernization activities.
• Employs structured feedback mechanisms, analytic dashboards, and sentiment assessments to evaluate communication effectiveness and refine messaging for clarity, accuracy, and mission relevance.
• Serves as a member of the strategic communications team operating cross-functionally across security domains to deliver communication strategies, engagement analytics, and actionable recommendations that elevate War Data Platform (WDP) Core Integration program transparency, strengthen stakeholder trust, and maximize enterprise adoption.
• Performs other duties as assigned.