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?

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.

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Job Description Parenthetic, a wholly owned subsidiary of Protagonist, helps mission-driven organizations navigate complex information environments with clarity and purpose. By combining rigorous communication science with our proprietary Narrative Analytics® platform—powered by advanced AI/ML and large-scale open-source data analysis—we deliver data-driven insight that enables national security, commercial, and non-profit organizations to design effective communication strategies, measure impact, and operate with greater certainty in an increasingly contested information environment. C.

This role will work directly with senior defense stakeholders and internal leadership to design and execute strategic communications initiatives aligned with senior leader priorities and mission objectives. The ideal candidate brings demonstrated experience in strategic communications within national security, space, or technology-focused environments and is comfortable engaging with senior officials across government and industry. S.

S. Space Force—is strongly preferred. In this role, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to analyze the public information environment and support the development of strategic communications plans aligned with senior leader priorities.

You will translate complex technical and policy concepts into clear, accurate materials—including executive reports, briefings, playbooks, and press materials—and help ensure communications efforts are coordinated, consistent, and aligned with established objectives.

Responsibilities

Build trusted advisor relationships with client stakeholders by diagnosing complex communications challenges, developing practical solutions, and translating technical information into clear, decision-ready insights. Develop and communicate strategic communications direction by establishing clear messaging principles, articulating vision and priorities, and aligning communication efforts across stakeholders.

Strategic Communications Associate Director (TS/SCI Security Clearance Required)