Senior Strategic Communications Analyst

SAIC • Arlington, VA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

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)). The position works closely with senior leadership and staff in the Pentagon and across the Department of War technology community, including Components, industry partners, academia, and international partners. In coordination with senior government leadership, the analyst provides social media, speaking engagement, media, public affairs, and communications support.

The role also serves as the OASW(CT) Strategic Communications Team Lead, overseeing a team of contractor communications analysts. It calls for significant experience with news publications, networks, and outlets, as well as supporting senior government officials at public engagements. The position is based at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, with a hybrid arrangement requiring 2–3 days per week onsite. Local DMV, domestic, and international travel is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of experience, or a master’s degree and 8 years of experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Significant experience providing strategic communications and public affairs support to senior-level management.
• Experience working in the Department of War community through industry, military, government civilian, or contract support.
• Professionalism and discretion when performing varied duties and interacting with staff at multiple levels and locations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, prioritization, and organizational skills, including the ability to assess, select, and use a variety of methods and tools.
• Experience planning and coordinating senior leadership media engagements with news outlets and publications.
• Experience preparing, coordinating, and presenting briefings, along with strong public speaking abilities.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software.
• Significant social media experience, particularly with X and LinkedIn.
• Experience with Canva.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic communications plans, talking points, and social media posts for the ASW(CT), in coordination with leadership.
• Support the ASW(CT) at meetings and public engagements, including local, domestic, and foreign travel.
• Draft and edit internal and external communications, including social media posts, press releases, talking points, briefings, newsletters, and LinkedIn posts.
• Develop and execute tactical strategic communications plans for customer initiatives, publications, and articles.
• Prepare the ASW(CT) for public speaking engagements, news outlet appearances, and other public-facing activities; compile background information, prepare read-ahead materials, and tailor talking points and speeches to audiences.
• Coordinate with appropriate Department of War agencies to obtain public release of briefings, papers, and other communications products.
• Lead contractor communications analysts and ensure coverage of ASW(CT) communications taskers, engagements, and efforts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior