Lead Communications Strategist

2 weeks ago


Arlington, Virginia, United States SAIC Full time

Position Overview

SAIC is in search of a Communications Analyst to deliver public affairs and outreach assistance to the Office of the Under Secretary of Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)). This role operates in a hybrid environment, requiring presence at the Pentagon multiple times a week.

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate, analyze, and propose solutions to public affairs-related challenges, ensuring issues are tracked and resolved effectively.
  • Act as the social media coordinator for R&E, responsible for drafting, editing, and publishing content on LinkedIn to promote the R&E enterprise and its stakeholders.
  • Monitor media activities and the information landscape, including the preparation of daily media summaries.
  • Design and implement strategic and external communication initiatives aligned with OUSD(R&E) goals and objectives.
  • Organize and oversee public speaking engagements, media interactions, and other outreach efforts for the OUSD(R&E) organization.
  • Engage regularly with R&E leadership and OSD(PA) counterparts to ensure alignment and coordination of public engagement and media outreach activities.
  • Provide strategic recommendations to OUSD(R&E) leadership regarding public affairs and communication strategies that enhance messaging priorities.
  • Coordinate media interactions, including preparing senior leaders for interviews and crafting statements in response to media inquiries.
  • Compile and edit weekly activity reports for dissemination to the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense as required.

Qualifications

  • A Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, or Communications from an accredited institution is required, along with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience. A total of 10 years of experience may substitute for a degree.
  • At least five years of experience in the communications sector.
  • Proficient in writing, editing, and conducting research to produce comprehensive written materials.
  • Ability to integrate strategic communications priorities with organizational communications into clear and accessible public affairs products.
  • Familiarity with operational-level strategic communications and coordination.
  • Knowledge of the Associated Press style guide.
  • Understanding of the DoD Public Affairs process, including media engagement and public events.
  • Proven ability to interact with senior officials within OUSD(R&E), OSD(PA), and across various stakeholder organizations.
  • Possession of an active DoD Secret Clearance or higher.

SAIC is continuously accepting applications, and there is no specified deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not mandate COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Compliance with customer site vaccination requirements is necessary when working at a customer location.



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