Engagement Protocol Communications Officer (Mid-Level)

Culmen International is hiring a Engagement Protocol Communications Officer (Mid-Level) to provide support for NGA Q’s GEOINT Persistence and Space Division coordinating meetings and engagements at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) onsite in Dayton, OH.

The position shall support NGA GEOINT Innovation & Research’s (NGA Q) mission to be a premier R&D organization with the unique focus of leading GEOINT research. NGA Q is responsible for performing scientific research and transitioning innovative concepts and capabilities to solve NGA, NSG, Allied System for Geospatial Intelligence (ASG), IC, and DoD hard problems.

NGA Q requires support staff who can assist in the day-to-day coordination and data management that support these activities. 

TALENT PIPELINE - Qualified applicants will be contacted as soon as funding for this position is secured. - tentative start date is Early-December 2026.

The Engagement Protocol Communications Officer will be expected to perform these duties:

Ability to plan, organize, and logistically support meetings and events for various audiences and purposes. 

Help coordinate events from end-to-end.  Tasks will include handling of event registration, agenda, clearances, briefings, technical write-ups and abstracts.    

Technical Skills (Must have):

• Technical Skills - understanding the community, team, and OPIR (Overhead Persistant Infrared) capabilities. Expert in PowerPoint.
• Extensive knowledge in graphic tools such as Adobe Illustrator.
• Ability to coalesce inputs from diverse technical sources and SMEs to produce high-quality briefs, reports, slide decks, and other communication products for leadership and stakeholder review.
• Coordinate NGA material of Technical Exchanges for engagements to senior leadership and stakeholders Communications Support:
• Communications activities include briefing support, routine internal communication, and weekly activity reports.
• Create, review, and edit technical narrative to ensure to products are accurate, clear, visually coherent and tailored to the intended audience, including senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Desktop publishing and graphic design.
• Must be able to take briefings and content from SMEs and PMs and turn into polished material that can be presented to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Work with graphic artists and other support personnel to develop new visual concepts, refine existing products, and improve the quality and clarity of briefing and communication materials.Events Management :
• Plan, organize, and logistically support internal and external meetings, technical exchanges, and mission events, including agenda development, scheduling, coordination, and production of supporting conference materials.
• Support recurring high-visibility events such as the annual OPIR Tech Forum by helping prepare materials, coordinate logistics, and enable effective engagement among technical and mission stakeholders.

• BA/BS or MA/MS in communications, psychology, management or equivalent degrees
• Equal to or greater than 10 years of work experience.
• Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility
• Willingness to sit for a CI Poly

• Prior or current experience working with a research and development organization or government agency.

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients in accomplishing critical missions in challenging environments.

• Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance plans (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)  
• 401k – Vested immediately and 4% match
• Life insurance and disability paid by the company
• Supplemental Insurance Available
• Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
• 12 Paid Holidays

To learn more about Culmen International, please visit www.culmen.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.