Senior Strategic Communications & Policy Analyst

Systems Planning & Analysis

Alexandria (VA)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 170,000

Full time

11 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Strategic Communication and Legislative Policy Analyst to support the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Industrial and Investment Security.

The role focuses on strategic messaging, stakeholder engagement, and congressional liaison to advance program priorities. The candidate will monitor congressional correspondence, hearings, and reports, producing weekly updates and briefing materials while translating complex policy into

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in public policy, political science, international relations or related field.
7+ years of strategic communications experience with media monitoring and messaging.
Experience with Congressional budgeting/authorization processes and relevant committees.
Active TS/SCI clearance.
Onsite work required at client locations.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic communications and Congressional analysis for DoD-related programs.
Develop internal/external messaging and engagement plans for stakeholders and Congress.
Monitor congressional activity, prepare status updates and briefings.
Translate technical information into clear, actionable materials.