Strategic Communications Analyst (Secret Clearance)

Insight Global; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Communications Analyst with an active Secret clearance to support the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)). The role collaborates with communications analysts, graphic designers, and web developers to deliver clear, coordinated messaging across the organization.

The candidate will translate strategic priorities into accessible public affairs content, manage media engagement, prepare daily media clips, and coordinate with senior

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required at start; ability to obtain TS/SCI required for continued employment.
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field; Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, or Media preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience, including at least 2 years in communications or public affairs.
• Experience translating strategic and organizational priorities into clear, accessible public affairs content.
• Familiarity with operational-level strategic communications planning and coordination.
• Working knowledge of Associated Press (AP) Style.
• Understanding of the DoW Public Affairs process, including media engagement and public events.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with senior OUSW(R&E), OSW(PA), and stakeholder leadership.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with communications analysts, graphic designers, and web developers to execute integrated communication strategies.
• Ensure visual and digital content aligns with OUSW(R&E) priorities and messaging.
• Develop and edit weekly activity reports for OUSW(R&E) leadership.
• Produce clear, accurate, and high-quality communication materials across multiple platforms.
• Manage deadlines and maintain consistent, impactful messaging.
• Analyze communications challenges, recommend solutions, track issues through resolution, and respond to related inquiries.
• Monitor media coverage and the information environment, including preparation of daily media clips.
• Develop and execute strategic and external communications supporting OUSW(R&E) priorities and objectives.
• Track public speaking engagements, media activities, and external outreach across the OUSW(R&E) organization.
• Coordinate regularly with OUSW(R&E) leadership and OSW(PA) counterparts to align public engagement, media, and external outreach activities.
• Support media engagements, including interview preparation and development of senior-leader quotes and responses to media inquiries.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

5+ years experience

Public affairs/communications

AP Style

Strategic communications

Stakeholder coordination

Media relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English/Journ/Communications

Master’s degree in Communications/Journalism/Media

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Communications Analyst with an active Secret clearance to support the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)). The role collaborates with communications analysts, graphic designers, and web developers to deliver clear, coordinated messaging across the organization.

The candidate will translate strategic priorities into accessible public affairs content, manage media engagement, prepare daily media clips, and coordinate with senior