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SAIC · 1 day ago

Strategic Communications Analyst

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$120K/yr - $160K/yr

8+ years exp

SAIC is hiring a Strategic Communications Analyst to assist with external stakeholder engagement and messaging strategy for the Office of Strategic Capital. The role involves crafting communications, managing press relationships, and ensuring compliance with legal guidelines while supporting OSC’s mission with various stakeholders.

Information TechnologySecurityService IndustrySoftware

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Spearhead external engagement, including planning and managing OSC’s public presence at national security, industry, and finance conferences, roundtables, fireside chats, and other key stakeholder forums

Craft communications rollouts, to include press releases, talking points, and social media posts, in support of major OSC projects and milestones

Manage press relationships, including fielding responses to media queries, working closely with OUSW(R&E) and Department of War (DoW) public affairs leadership on media strategy

Develop and update website content to accurately inform stakeholders with timely updates

Lead OSC’s ethics compliance in relation to participation in external events, ensuring alignment with DoW legal guidelines

Maintain an internal content library of continuously updated talking points, templates, and other document products to ensure a unified approach to communications and external engagements across the enterprise

Field and direct industry and business partnership requests to the appropriate OSC vectors

Qualification

Strategic communicationsTechnical writingProject managementAdobe Creative SuiteMicrosoft Office SuiteWordPressContent management systemsData analyticsSocial media platformsCRM toolsContent librariesSpeechwritingDefense media knowledgeInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Graphic Design, Computer Science, or a related field

Ten (10) years of relevant experience. Candidates with a Master's degree must have eight (8) years of experience

Minimum of three (3) years of experience in technical writing or strategic communications

Active SECRET clearance required to start; Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI required to maintain employment

US citizenship required

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, WordPress, and other graphic design and layout tools

Familiarity with content management systems, customer relationship tool, social media platforms, and data analytics

Strong project management and organizational skills including the demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines with minimal direction or oversight

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams

Expertise in developing and maintaining content across various mediums, including web, print, social media, and email marketing, while maintaining customer relationship management (CRM) tools and content libraries

Familiarity with simultaneously supporting multiple 'C-Suite' level principals and effectively balancing various leadership priorities to achieve tangible results