Communications Specialist & Program Analyst

Leidos•Washington DC, DC

6d•$105,000 - $112,000•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is hiring a full-time Communications Specialist & Program Analyst to support the Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA). The role provides direct support for managing, editing, and distributing executive correspondence, including congressional reports and inquiries, letters and memoranda, read-ahead materials, proposed remarks, and other strategic communications. The successful candidate will work across Defense Programs (DP) activity and support senior NNSA and DOE leadership. Work is performed daily at the DOE Forrestal Building in Washington, DC; some telework may be available depending on client needs and the volume of classified work. An active DOD Top Secret or DOE Q clearance is required. Active means the clearance holder is briefed and currently occupies a position requiring that clearance.

Requirements

Active DOE Q or DoD Top Secret security clearance; the clearance must be active in the sense that the individual is briefed and currently occupies a position requiring it.
Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of related work experience.
Experience supporting federal government programs, such as DHS, DOE, or DoD.
Excellent copy-editing and proofreading skills.
Excellent writing skills; a writing sample may be requested.
Self-starter attitude and ability to follow correspondence requirements.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to track and prioritize multiple tasks.
Desire and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting DOE or NNSA programs.
Understanding of the Nuclear Security Enterprise.
Experience interacting with senior-level government officials and stakeholders, including an Executive Secretariat.
Experience coordinating with senior-level program managers.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with the Deputy Administrator’s Action Group (DAAG), NNSA Executive Secretariat, and DOE Executive Secretariat to facilitate review, concurrence, and approval of policy and position papers, joint NNSA/DOE and DoD reports, and other decision documents requiring executive action.
Collaborate with program offices and subject matter experts to develop, review, and refine executive-level briefings, speeches, talking points, and other communications, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with established policies.
Support DAAG priorities by coordinating responses to executive actions, strengthening communication and organizational processes, and preparing documents, presentations, and speeches for the Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs (DADP).
Develop and refine clear, concise written products for senior leadership across Defense Programs and DOE/NNSA, and identify opportunities to improve standard operating procedures and executive communications.
Monitor and review incoming DP correspondence; determine its subject matter and responsible office; assign tasks; track progress; and provide guidance on content and format.
Research, identify, and analyze geopolitical, technical, and economic issues relevant to correspondence responses.
Review draft replies from DP components for clarity and factual consistency, and recommend revisions.
Assist in preparing correspondence for review and 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 on DP-related congressional, intergovernmental, and public affairs activities, including responses to Requests for Information from Members of Congress, senior Administration officials, and the public or media.
Manage control of classified documents produced by the customer, NWC, and the nuclear security enterprise.
Assist with records management and classified material, property management, classified removable electronic media management, use control site coordination, Sigma 14 and 15 access accountability, and vault custodian duties.
Provide administrative and operational support to Nuclear Weapons Council (NWC) staff, including maintaining the NNSA Executive Action Officer website, document control, and related administrative processes.