Strategic Communications Lead for National Security

Systems Planning & Analysis; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Strategic Communications Analyst to develop talking points, briefings, summaries and outreach materials for senior leaders and external audiences.

You will translate technical and policy content into clear, compelling messages for decision-makers and partners. Responsibilities include mapping stakeholders, tailoring communication strategies, and supporting events and engagements related to arms control and foreign clearance topics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public affairs, international relations, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in strategic communications, public affairs, or related work, ideally on defense or national security topics.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills, with experience preparing materials for senior leaders.
• Active Secret clearance and the ability to maintain it throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Plans and produces talking points, briefings, summaries, and outreach materials for internal and external use.
• Translates technical and policy content into clear, compelling messages suited to senior decision-makers, Congress, and partners.
• Maps key stakeholders and tailors communication strategies to different audiences.
• Supports planning and execution of events, workshops, and engagements tied to arms control and foreign clearance topics.

Skills

Strong writing and storytelling

Active Secret clearance

Stakeholder mapping

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public affairs, international relations, or related field

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a Strategic Communications Analyst to develop talking points, briefings, summaries and outreach materials for senior leaders and external audiences.

You will translate technical and policy content into clear, compelling messages for decision-makers and partners. Responsibilities include mapping stakeholders, tailoring communication strategies, and supporting events and engagements related to arms control and foreign clearance topics.