Senior Strategic Communications Analyst

SAIC is hiring an experienced Senior Strategic Communications Analyst to support the Assistant Secretary of War for Critical Technologies (OASW(CT)) within the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)). This position requires close interaction with senior leadership and staff within the Pentagon and across the Department of War (DoW) technology community, including Components, industry partners, academia, and international partners. In coordination with senior government leadership, the Senior Strategic Communications Analyst will provide social media, speaking engagement, and other media, public affairs, and communications support.  

This position also serves as the OASW(CT) Strategic Communications Team Lead, overseeing a team of contractor communications analysts. The ideal candidate has direct and significant experience with news publications, networks, and outlets as well as supporting senior government officials with public engagements. The successful candidate will be eager to work in and has demonstrated experience in a fast-paced, forward-facing organization with a high op temp of strategic communications efforts.  

The position is located at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA and hybrid with a 2-3 days/week on-site requirement. Local (DMV), domestic, and international travel required.  

Responsibilities:  

• In coordination with leadership, develop strategic communications plans, talking points, and social media posts for the ASW(CT).
• Support the ASW(CT) at meetings and public engagements to include local, domestic, and foreign travel.
• Draft and edit internal and external communication materials (social media posts, press releases, talking points, briefings, newsletters, LinkedIn posts).  
• Develop and execute tactical strategic communications plans for customer initiatives, publications, and articles.
• Prep the ASW(CT) for public speaking engagements, news outlet appearances, and other public-facing activities. Compile background information, prepare read ahead materials, and ensure talking points and speeches are tailored to the audience.  
• Coordinate with appropriate DoW agencies for public release of briefings, papers and other communications products.
• Oversee a team of contractor communications analysts, ensuring coverage of all ASW(CT) communications taskers, engagements, and efforts. 

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s plus 10 years of experience. Master’s plus 8 years of experience.  
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Significant experience providing strategic communications and public affairs support to senior-level management.
• Experience working in the DoW community (industry, military, government civilian, or contract support).
• Ability to exhibit professionalism and discretion in performing a variety of duties and interacting with various levels of staff across multiple locations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, prioritization, and organizational skills; proven ability to assess, select, and use a variety of methods and tools.
• Experience in planning and coordinating senior leadership media engagement (news outlets and publications).
• Experience in preparing, coordinating, and presenting briefings. Strong public speaking abilities.  
• Experience with Microsoft Office software.
• Significant experience with social media, particularly X and LinkedIn.  
• Experience with CANVA.