DescriptionVentus Executive Solutions is seeking a skilled Senior Contracting and Executive Communications Advisor to support an innovative program office. You will provide contracting expertise to track execution, strategic staff support, and executive-level communication products to support senior Department of Defense leadership and program decision-making. You will translate complex contracting and program information into clear, concise, and decision-ready materials for senior leaders, including four-star flag and general officers. The role requires sound judgment, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to operate effectively in a high-visibility environment with evolving requirements. Join our innovative team and contribute to impactful national security initiatives.
Work Location: Onsite: Chantilly, VA
Travel: Less than 10%
Clearance: U.S. Citizenship TS/SCI
Required Experience:
- Demonstrated experience supporting government contracting activities, including contract planning, execution tracking, or oversight.
- Experience developing executive-level briefings, presentations, decision-support materials, and senior leadership communications.
- Ability to synthesize complex programmatic, technical, and contracting information into concise, accurate, and actionable products.
- Experience supporting senior Department of Defense leadership, flag officers, general officers, or equivalent executive-level stakeholders.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare materials for high-visibility internal and external engagements.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgment, and deliver high-quality work in a dynamic environment with evolving requirements.
Desired Experience:
- Experience supporting resource sponsors, program offices, or senior leadership within the Department of Defense.
- Familiarity with major defense acquisition, contracting, and program execution processes.
- Experience supporting high-profile national security or missile defense initiatives.
- Technical familiarity with missile defense, integrated air and missile defense, or related defense capabilities.
- Experience preparing materials for senior-level reviews, executive engagements, and external stakeholder communications.
- Familiarity with Office of the Secretary of Defense, military service headquarters, or other senior defense organizations.
The expected salary range for this position is $140,000-$170,000. This range represents a good-faith estimate and is not a guarantee; final compensation is determined by factors such as experience, qualifications, and government contract labor rate requirements and may fall outside the stated range. In addition to base pay, Ventus offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare benefits (medical, dental, and vision), ESOP participation, retirement plans, and generous paid time off.
Ventus Executive Solutions provides our government and commercial clients with a range of professional and innovation services including: technology innovation acceleration, business consulting services, professional engineering and program oversight, and program and budget support. We support analysis and studies in a variety of areas including defense, energy and health care where we aid organizations in solving complex problems in new and innovative ways. We work with our clients to identify core issues and then put together a cost-effective world-class team to solve problems and enable our clients to create and seize opportunities.
