Senior Strategic Communications Lead – Pentagon (Hybrid)

Science Applications International Corp.; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking an experienced Senior Strategic Communications Analyst to support high-level DoW public affairs and strategic communications programs. The role interfaces with senior leaders at the Pentagon and across the DoW technology community, including international partners, and requires a strong track record in media engagement and public engagement strategy.

The position located at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA, is hybrid with 2-3 days on-site, traveling domestically and internationally

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 10 years of experience; Master’s plus 8 years of experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Significant experience providing strategic communications and public affairs support to senior-level management.
• Experience working in the DoW community (industry, military, government civilian, or contract support).
• Ability to exhibit professionalism and discretion across multiple locations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, prioritization, and organizational skills; ability to assess and use varied methods/tools.
• Experience in planning and coordinating senior leadership media engagement (news outlets and publications).
• Experience in preparing, coordinating, and presenting briefings; strong public speaking abilities.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software.
• Significant experience with social media, particularly X and LinkedIn.
• Experience with CANVA.

Responsibilities

• In coordination with leadership, develop strategic communications plans, talking points, and social media posts for the ASW(CT).
• Support the ASW(CT) at meetings and public engagements including travel.
• Draft and edit internal and external communication materials (social posts, press releases, talking points, briefings, newsletters, 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.
• Coordinate with appropriate DoW agencies for public release of briefings, papers and other communications products.
• Oversee a team of contractor communications analysts, ensuring coverage of all ASW(CT) communications taskers.

Skills

Strategic communications

Public affairs

Social media

Public speaking

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Media engagement

Discretion

Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

CANVA

Microsoft Office

LinkedIn

Job description

SAIC is seeking an experienced Senior Strategic Communications Analyst to support high-level DoW public affairs and strategic communications programs. The role interfaces with senior leaders at the Pentagon and across the DoW technology community, including international partners, and requires a strong track record in media engagement and public engagement strategy.

The position located at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA, is hybrid with 2-3 days on-site, traveling domestically and internationally