Senior Communications and Policy Analyst (Remote)

GovCIO; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Communications and Policy Analyst to support critical program management and public relations efforts within the Department of Homeland Security. This fully remote position offers the chance to make a significant impact by providing advisory support, building strategic relationships, and translating complex policies into clear communications. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in Homeland Security or National Security, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments. Join a dedicated team committed to transforming government IT and enhancing service delivery to citizens.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a dynamic environment related to Homeland Security.
• Ability to attain and maintain DHS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide advisory support, build presentations, and draft responses for leadership.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely responses to requests.

Skills

Oral Communication

Problem-Solving

Organizational Abilities

Policy Analysis

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring for Senior Communications and Policy Analyst to support program management, public relations, strategic planning, policy review and reporting activities at Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This role will be responsible for providing support to a team of analysts and communications specialists to provide mission specific knowledge, execute government taskings, graphics, presentation materials, customer relationship management and various other programmatic needs. This position is fully remote and available to candidates within the Continental United States (CONUS).

Responsibilities

• Provide advisory and communications support on an array of activities including building presentations and briefing materials, drafting responses to congressional correspondence and requests for information, and editing documents for senior leadership.
• Build and maintain collaborative and strategic relationships with federal law enforcement managers and subject matter experts.
• Quickly analyze, interpret, and convey complex and technical mission-related policies, procedures, and programs using clear and succinct language.
• Track and report the progress of fluid and high-profile written tasks, subtasks, and reports.
• Assist clients and team members with ad hoc requests including research, process improvement, and a variety of fast-moving special projects.
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders, such as mission leadership, external organizations, and other internal program teams to collect and compile information to ensure timely responses to requests and ad hoc assignments.
• Facilitate the needs, issues, and challenges faced by the clients; perform gap analysis and recommend solutions.
• Support to cross-discipline team members to make sure that all parties are on track with project requirements, deadlines, and schedules.
• Provide input into creating strategic materials including but not limited to; graphic design, videos, marketing materials, press releases, strategic plans, SOPs, and guidebooks
• Develop, gather and disseminate information and documentation among both customers and external stakeholders in support of the program.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelors with 10+ years of work experience (2 years of experience may be removed for a masters degree)
• Experience working in a dynamic, quick turn environment relating to matters of Homeland Security, National Security, and/or Law Enforcement

Clearance Required:Ability to attain and maintain DHS clearance (US citizenship required)

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Ability to translate mission needs into tactical execution of visual artifacts, reports, taskings and overall policy analysis.
• Excellent oral communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently in an extremely fast-paced environment.
• Ability to foster collaborative relationships with other team and external stakeholders.
• Be flexible to change direction on a moment’s notice while also tracking/executing tasks in progress.
• Ability to think “outside of the box” while communicating or dealing with a variety of situations.
• Possess clear understanding of the activities, roles, and responsibilities on large scale projects.

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Posted Salary Range

USD $85,000.00 - USD $105,000.00 /Yr.