Strategic Communications Analyst

MANTECH•Arlington, VA

1d•$68,600 - $114,100•Onsite

About The Position

MANTECH is seeking a motivated, career- and customer-oriented Strategic Communications Analyst to work onsite in Arlington, Virginia. The analyst will conduct open-source research and message assessment for a high-profile government client, reviewing information across print, online, television, radio, and social media. The role monitors media coverage trends, provides insights for leadership decision-making, assesses the impact of messaging and communications efforts, and delivers briefs, summary reports, and recommendations for future messaging and outreach. The position requires exceptional writing and editing skills suited to a senior audience. The selected candidate must hold a current or active Secret security clearance and be able to remain stationary for much of the workday while occasionally moving around the office and communicating with colleagues, management, and customers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, preferably in communications, journalism, public affairs or public relations, international relations, or a related major.
At least 3 years of experience in media research, social media data gathering, and top-line analysis; experience may combine media research, public affairs or public relations work, and national security-related experience.
Demonstrated history of media analysis, intelligence analysis, or equivalent.
Experience working with traditional and social media to objectively analyze reporting and news trends.
Current or active Secret security clearance.
Exceptional writing and editing skills suited for a high-level audience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Factiva, Lexis-Nexis, TVEyes, Talkwalker, Meltwater, Cision, or another social analytics tool.
Experience using standalone social media platforms, including X/Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.
At least 1 year in a high-level public affairs environment.
Familiarity with formulating and refining complex Boolean methods.

Responsibilities

Examine narratives in traditional, online, and social media relevant to DoW priorities, leadership, and current or potential departmental initiatives.
Use open-source tools to research and analyze themes in print and online news, television coverage, and social media conversations.
Assess client messaging effectiveness and recommend ways to target key audiences, influencers, and media outlets to achieve communications objectives.
Develop report topics and formats, media and public engagement opportunities, talking points, and messaging ideas, applying lessons learned from prior campaigns and outreach tactics.
Prepare verbal and written briefings, executive summaries, communications assessments, and related products for senior officials.
Evaluate the performance of owned social media accounts and suggest innovative ways to use those platforms.