Communications Analyst with TS SCI Clearance

Scientific Research Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 119,100 - 198,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Scientific Research Corporation seeks an Analyst III and Communications Specialist for our Department of War customer at the Pentagon. You will develop strategic messaging, coordinate with senior officials, and produce executive communications and briefs.

The role requires strong writing, editing, and data analysis skills, with experience delivering materials to Congress and industry partners. A Top Secret/SCI clearance is required and MS Office proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English, Public Administration, Legislative Affairs, Political Science, or related field.
• 5 years of professional communications experience; DoW experience preferred.
• Experience drafting, editing, publishing and distributing various communication deliverables.
• Ability to translate technical topics for non-technical audiences.
• Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; ability to create charts, tables, and infographics.

Responsibilities

• Provide project and program analysis; develop strategic messaging and Congressional materials.
• Target communications for diverse audiences including senior leaders, Congress, allies, and industry partners.
• Support priority programs and initiatives in defense projects and prototyping.
• Interact with engineers, stakeholders, and leadership to elicit information and craft messages.
• Lead data analysis on program metrics to inform executive decisions.
• Assist with front office operations and information requests.
• Use generative AI to support timely analysis and written products.
• Provide graphic and presentation support and edit others' documents.

Skills

Communications

Copy editing

Data analysis

Presentations

MS Office

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree (relevant field)

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Salary Statement

Estimated Starting Salary Range: USD $119,100.00/Yr. - USD $198,450.00/Yr. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Location

US-DC-Washington

Description

SRC is seeking an Analyst III and Communications Specialist to support our Department of War customer located at the Pentagon. The Analyst will report directly to senior government officials in performance of their duties. The Analyst will support those executive government customers with thoughtful and accurate research, analysis, and product development. In addition, they will provide formal and informal communications for Department of War and external stakeholders including department-wide memoranda, briefings, and whitepapers; correspondence with other government agencies including Congress; and for industry engagements.

Responsibilities

• Under general direction of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Prototyping and Experimentation, provide project and program analysis; strategic messaging development (briefs, papers, studies, and Congressional materials); Congressional action tracking; and administrative assistance requiring the regular use of sound judgment, initiative and independent action
• Product must be targeted to different sectors of a wide audience, including Department of War senior leaders, Congress, foreign allies and partners, defense industry and the public
• Working on critical Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (USW(R&E)) priorities such as joint rapid experimentation, the Mission Engineering & Integration Activity, and prototype programs in munitions, counter‑unmanned aerial systems, electronic warfare
• Interacting with all levels of the organization and key customers, including political appointees, SES and Flag Officers, and defense industry partners with a high level of tact and diplomacy
• Assisting with front office operations and visitors and providing information as needed, requiring a comprehensive knowledge of Office of the Secretary of War missions, policies and operations
• Performing data analysis on top‑level program metrics, to include performance and budget, to support executive decision makers
• Composing responses to routine inquiries and assists the Director in communication with subordinates
• Following administrative, confidential, and sensitive data guidelines and records management
• Utilizing generative AI to support timely analysis and to develop written products
• Providing graphic and presentation support, and editing of other author's documentation

Requirements

• Active Top Secret SCI Clearance
• Bachelor's degree in a field related to Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English, Public Administration, Legislative Affairs, Political Science, or a related field
• 5 years of relevant professional experience in communications; Department of War experience strongly preferred
• Experience in the development, drafting, editing, publishing, distribution, coordination of various communication deliverables, to include information papers, guidance memorandums, policies, technical reports, congressional reports, annual reports, and responses to media inquiries, briefing cards, and presentations
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with and elicit information from engineers and other technical subject matter experts, locate primary sources, synthesize disparate data points into a focused message, and communicate technical topics to non‑technical audiences
• Experience tracking project progress to plan
• Ability to work effectively both individually and as a member of a team
• Flexibility and willingness to work on all aspects of team priorities
• Ability to work with a wide range of contributors, to include engineers, subject matter experts, functional teams, senior leadership, and external stakeholders
• Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work within tight deadlines
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including copy editing experience
• Ability to design and produce high‑quality products and documents
• Familiarity with Office of the Secretary of War and Department of War writing styles
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proficiency creating charts, tables, and infographics
• Familiarity with the Office of the Secretary of War's Correspondence and Task Management System

Desired Skills

N/A

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TOP SECRET / SCI LEVEL

Travel Requirements

• Less than 5% travel

About Us

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting‑edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EEO

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

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