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Leidos · 18 hours ago

Communications Specialist & Program Analyst

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$59K/yr - $107K/yr

2+ years exp

Leidos is hiring a full-time Communications Specialist & Program Analyst to support the Office of Defense Programs within the Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration. The successful candidate will manage and distribute executive correspondence and support various communication efforts for senior leadership in the department.

ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assist the Deputy Administrator’s Action Group (DAAG) and staff from the NNSA Executive Secretariat and DOE Executive Secretariat offices for reviews, concurrence, and signatures on policy and position papers, joint NNSA/DOE and Department of Defense (DoD) reports, and other decision documents awaiting executive review/action by the Deputy Administrator of Defense Programs (DADP), NNSA Administrator, or Secretary of Energy

Assist program offices and subject matter experts with reviewing, editing, and developing materials, to include briefings, remarks, talking points, and other documentation supporting the NNSA Administrator, DADP, and other senior staff to ensure alignment with current policy

Assist the DAAG in responding to actions, implementing communication and organizational processes, and preparing and reviewing documents, presentations, and speeches for the DADP

Assist DAAG in developing clear, concise, and polished written products for review by key leaders in DP and across DOE/NNSA, as well as improving standard operating procedures for written communication

Assist the Nuclear Weapons Council (NWC) staff with NNSA Executive Action Officer website management, document management and administration

Monitor and review all incoming DP correspondence; make an initial determination of the scope of the subject matter and office of primary responsibility; and make office task assignments, track progress, and provide guidance on content and format. Assist in researching, identifying, and analyzing geo-political, technical, and economic issues that must be addressed in responding to correspondence

Provide initial review of replies drafted by various components of DP, analyze written products for clarity, ensure conclusions reached are consistent with the facts presented, and recommend revisions. Assist in the preparation of correspondence for review/signature by NNSA senior leadership

Work with the DAAG and DOE and NNSA Executive Secretariats to manage and track DP communications and monitor intra- and interagency coordination

Collaborate with NNSA’s Offices of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs and Communication to support congressional, intergovernmental, and public affairs activities as it relates to DP, including managing and supporting DP responses to Requests for Information (RFIs) by Members of Congress, senior Administration officials, and the public/media

Manage control of classified documents produced by NA-10, NWC, and the nuclear security enterprise. Assist with classified material, property management, classified removable electronic media management, use control site coordination, accountability for Sigma 14 and 15 access, and vault custodian. Assist with records management

Qualification

DOE Q clearanceBachelor's degreeCopy-editing skillsInterpersonal communicationTask prioritizationFederal programsNNSASelf-starter attitudeFast-paced environment