> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1459278-senior-communications-team-lead-dha-military-health-system](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1459278-senior-communications-team-lead-dha-military-health-system). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Communications Team Lead - DHA Military Health System - **Company:** Vistra - **Location:** Tampa, FL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Integrated Communications Access Packages, Data Analytics - **Published:** July 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9058989/senior-communications-team-lead-dha-military-health-system ## About the Role * Education: Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Public Affairs, or a related discipline required. Advanced degree preferred. * Experience: 7+ years' experience designing and managing multifaceted communications plans and leading diverse teams to achieve measurable strategic objectives. * Background: Prior military or civilian federal service strongly preferred; senior-level experience in the Military Health System (MHS), another DoD activity, or analogous healthcare industry is desirable. * Security Clearance: Public Trust, active or past clearance is preferred. Skills & Abilities: * Extensive, proven track record in strategic communications planning with verifiable results. * Demonstrated excellence in integrated communications (strategic planning, social media, media relations, internal comms, and outreach/engagement). * Experience overseeing analytics and communications impact measurement, leveraging data for continuous improvement. * Ability to draft and coordinate high-level Public Affairs Guidance and executive messaging. * Superior oral and written communications skills; capable of representing executive leaders and agencies in all settings. * Experience developing content for executive stakeholders, including speeches, news articles, OP-EDs, and media responses. * Excellent leadership, program management, and team coordination skills, able to manage multiple large-scale projects and teams simultaneously. Key Attributes: * Collaborative, results-driven, and organized. * Able to balance fast-turn deliverables and long-range planning. * Unwavering professionalism and attention to quality and compliance. ## Description The Senior Communications Team Lead for the Military Health System (MHS) Communications and Public Affairs Division (CPAD) provides advanced leadership and subject-matter expertise for all communications and public affairs work within CPAD. This role is responsible for planning, developing, and executing high-impact, data-driven communications strategies and supervising project teams to ensure all contract and Government objectives are achieved. The Team Lead serves as a primary strategic advisor to the division and leads the coordination of all communications activities, special projects, crisis messaging, and outreach initiatives., * Lead, manage, and mentor a high-performing team of strategic communications professionals to deliver on all contractual requirements for the assigned division. * Coordinate and execute major projects and special programs in collaboration with Government communications teams and the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). * Design and implement integrated strategic communications plans, including social media, traditional media, internal communications, and outreach tactics, ensuring alignment of messaging across all platforms. * Drive and monitor the delivery of multiple concurrent communications plans, balancing both planning phases and execution to maximize reach and impact. * Oversee analytics, measurement, and reporting of communications effectiveness, using data to inform strategies and continuously improve outcomes. * Compose and coordinate public affairs guidance, speeches, talking points, executive correspondence, OP-EDs, news articles, and high-level messages for senior leaders within the Military Health System, DoD, or allied healthcare organizations. * Lead the response to critical communications needs, including crisis communications and stakeholder engagement, ensuring timely, accurate, and coordinated messaging. * Foster stakeholder collaboration, supporting partnerships and relationships with key external and internal audiences. * Provide expert oral and written communications support; review, edit, and approve high-visibility materials. * Maintain knowledge of best practices, trends, and emerging tools in strategic communications and government public affairs. ## Related Videos - [Decode Your People: Using PCM to Build High-Performance Teams](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100194-decode-your-people-using-pcm-to-build-high-performance-teams) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Using WebAssembly to run, extend, and secure your application](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/652-using-webassembly-to-run-extend-and-secure-your-application) - [Beyond the Code: Driving Change with Effective Communication](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1469-beyond-the-code-driving-change-with-effective-communication) - [How Data is Shaping our Games](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/176-how-data-is-shaping-our-games) - [Why Your Next Best Talent Might Not Be in Your Neighborhood](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1861-why-your-next-best-talent-might-not-be-in-your-neighborhood) ## Related Articles - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Promotion Interview Questions: How to Answer and Get the Job](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/413-promotion-interview-questions-how-to-answer-and-get-the-job) - [How to Respond to the “Why Do You Deserve a Promotion?” Question](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/416-how-to-respond-to-the-why-do-you-deserve-a-promotion-question) - [How Developers Can Focus on Maintaining Satisfaction With Accessibility](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/109-how-developers-can-focus-on-maintaining-satisfaction-with-accessibility) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again)