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.

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Job Description Protagonist is seeking a National Security Strategic Communications Director (Legislative Affairs Focus) to support a high-visibility national security initiative. This role sits at the center of the engagement—you will own the client relationship, shape the strategic direction of the work, and guide a distributed team delivering analysis and communication products. If you can sit across from senior leaders, understand what they actually need (not just what they say), and turn that into direction for a team, this is your lane.

This is a high-autonomy, high-visibility role where you’ll shape both the client relationship and the work itself, not just execute against it.

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, Maryland, Virginia) for a Federal Government client. Occasional domestic travel may be required Active TS/SCI clearance required Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of work experience or advanced degree with 7+ years of work experience in communication, marketing, psychology, political science, or other social science fields.

National Security Strategic Communications Director (Legislative Affairs Focus) (TS/SCI Security Clearance Required)