Strategic Communications Analyst for DoD Submarine Programs

Systems Planning & Analysis, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) supports national security with analytic expertise from the Washington Navy Yard. The Analyst will back the Commander's Action Group (CAG) in DSP, coordinating engagements and developing briefs and talking points for senior leadership.

This high-visibility role requires independent action, sound judgment, and clear written communications. The position emphasizes collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, calendar management, and strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelors in communications or related field required.
• 5–7 years in strategic communications, public/congressional affairs, or intergovernmental relations.
• Ability to work onsite at Washington Navy Yard.
• Experience creating briefing materials and talking points for senior leaders; strong writing.
• Experience with executive engagement management or event planning.
• Ability to provide writing samples at interview time.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word/PowerPoint) to communicate to decision makers.
• Experience translating technical inputs into clear graphics.
• Current DoD security clearance – Secret; able to maintain it.

Responsibilities

• Support the Commander's Action Group (CAG) within Director Submarine Programs.
• Collaborate with leadership on engagement strategies and manage requests.
• Review executive calendar, prioritize engagements, and coordinate inputs.
• Develop background briefings and talking points for accepted events.
• Operate in a high-visibility, fast-paced office; provide leadership with recommendations.

Skills

Strategic communications

Executive engagement management

Event planning

Strong writing ability

MS Office proficiency

Security clearance (DoD Secret)

Graphic concept simplification

Briefing materials development

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or relevant field

Tools

SharePoint management

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) supports national security with analytic expertise from the Washington Navy Yard. The Analyst will back the Commander's Action Group (CAG) in DSP, coordinating engagements and developing briefs and talking points for senior leadership.

This high-visibility role requires independent action, sound judgment, and clear written communications. The position emphasizes collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, calendar management, and strategic