Strategic Communications Analyst

MDW Associates; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

MDW Associates seeks Senior and Expert Strategic Communications Analysts to support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency in the Fort Belvoir, Virginia area. You will develop and execute communications that explain organizational capabilities, support executive decision making, inform internal and external audiences, and coordinate responses to senior leadership and Congressional requests.

The role requires ten years of relevant experience and a master's degree, with expert-level

Qualifications

• Senior level position with ten years of relevant experience and a master's degree.
• Expert level recognized capability in strategic communications, public affairs, or a related field.
• Experience supporting NGA, GEOINT, or the Intelligence Community is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and execute strategic communications plans for internal and external audiences.
• Draft and edit executive speeches, talking points, memos, briefings, and related communications products.
• Assess metrics and adjust strategies based on data and feedback.
• Coordinate communications explaining capabilities, priorities, and results to leadership and stakeholders.
• Support Congressional requests and communications with senior government stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic communications

Executive communications

Public affairs

Congressional affairs

Education

Master's degree

Job description

MDW Associates is seeking Senior and Expert Strategic Communications Analysts to support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency in the Fort Belvoir Springfield, Virginia area. These positions will develop and execute communications that explain organizational capabilities, support executive decision making, inform internal and external audiences, and coordinate responses to senior leadership and Congressional requests.

The Strategic Communications Analyst may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties:

• Develop, coordinate, and execute strategic communications plans for internal and external audiences.
• Draft and edit executive speeches, talking points, workforce messages, memoranda, briefings, project plans, concept plans, fact sheets, articles, and other communications products.
• Assess communications metrics and data and recommend adjustments to communications strategies and products.
• Plan, standardize, coordinate, and deliver communications that explain organizational capabilities, services, priorities, and results.
• Support weekly activity reporting and other recurring leadership communications.
• Coordinate visits, executive engagements, and communications requirements across internal offices and external stakeholders.
• Support Congressional requests, including talking points, Congressionally Directed Actions, Congressional Notifications, and responses to requests for information.
• Develop written and visual content for presentations, newsletters, corporate messages, websites, communications campaigns, and similar products.
• Maintain and publish content using standard business applications and SharePoint based websites.

Required Experience/Education:

• Senior Level
• At least ten years of relevant experience with a master's degree.
• Expert Level
• Industry recognized expertise in strategic communications, executive communications, public affairs, or a related field.

Preferred Experience/Skills:

• Direct experience supporting NGA, GEOINT, the Department of War, or the Intelligence Community.
• Experience supporting Congressional affairs or coordinating formal responses to senior Government stakeholders.
• Experience communicating commercial technology, GEOINT, acquisition, or mission capabilities.

Security Requirement(s):

• Maintain an active Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information access and remain eligible for NGA adjudication and access.
• Comply with NGA security requirements and complete a counterintelligence scope polygraph when required.
• Comply with all requirements for access to NGA facilities, systems, information, and approved classified workspaces.

Company Description

Incorporated in 2012, MDW is a small business headquartered in McLean, VA with offices in Huntsville, AL. We provide Federal government clients with consulting, management services, advisory and assistance services, decision support, strategic planning, process planning and improvement, task execution and metrics analysis. Our mission is to make our clients more successful by providing honest assessments, exceptional analysis, prudent advice, direct communication, and hard work.

Our core capabilities include:

• Strategic Planning
• Cost Estimating
• Budget Programming and Justification
• Budget Execution
• Acquisition Management
• Financial Systems Support & Integration

MDW Associates, LLC ("MDW") is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, marital status, covered veteran status, mental or physical disability, pregnancy or any other unlawful basis unrelated to the ability to do the job. MDW seeks to employ talented, ethical, and entrepreneurial-minded persons. Our applicants and employees are protected from discrimination as required by Federal law.

Additional Information

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits and compensation package for our employees, including but not limited to:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life Insurance/Long Term Disability/Short Term Disability
• Retirement/401(k)
• Flexible Leave Policy

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.