DescriptionSAIC is seeking a supervisory Senior Communications Analyst to provide public affairs (PA) and outreach support for the Office of the Under Secretary of Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)). This role involves managing a small team of public affairs analysts, graphic designers, and website developers to ensure cohesive and effective communication strategies across the organization. The position is located out of the Pentagon in Arlington, VA, with an on-site requirement of 3x/weekly.Responsibilities:
Lead and manage a small team of public affairs analysts, graphic designers, and website developers to ensure the effective execution of communication strategies.
Oversee the creation of visual and digital content that aligns with OUSD(R&E) communication goals.
Facilitate collaboration among team members to produce high-quality communication materials.
Ensure the team meets deadlines and delivers consistent, accurate, and impactful messaging across all platforms.
Review, analyze, and recommend solutions to PA-related challenges, track issues and problems through to resolution, and respond to related questions and correspondence.
Serve as the social media manager for R&E by drafting, editing, and publishing LinkedIn posts in support of the R&E enterprise, subordinate organizations, stakeholders, and the Department of Defense.
Track media activities and the information environment, including the creation of daily media clips.
Develop and execute strategic communications and external communications activities in support of OUSD(R&E) responsibilities, priorities, and objectives.
Track public speaking engagements, media activities, and other external outreach for the entire OUSD(R&E) organization.
Meet on a recurring basis with R&E leadership and OSD(PA) counterparts to ensure synchronization and coordination of public engagement, media, and other external outreach activities across the OUSD(R&E) enterprise.
Provide recommendations to OUSD(R&E) leadership on public affairs and strategic communications activities that will advance OUSD(R&E) messaging priorities.
Coordinate media activities, including interview preparations and the creation of quotes for senior leaders, in response to media queries.
Edit and create weekly activity reports for amplification to the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in English, Journalism, or Communications is required & 6+ years of experience. 10 years of experience will be accepted in lieu of a degree as well.
At least five (5) years of experience in the communications field.
Experienced in writing, editing, and performing research to develop comprehensive written products.
Awareness of incorporating strategic-level communications priorities with organization communications priorities into digestible, easy-to-understand public affairs products.
Familiarization with operational-level strategic communications activities and coordination.
Understanding of Associated Press style guide.
Have an understanding of the DoD Public Affairs process, including how to engage with the media and via public events.
Demonstrated ability to interface with senior level officials within OUSD(R&E), OSD(PA), and across stakeholder organizations.
Active DoD TS/SCI Clearance.
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.
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