Top-Secret Communications Strategist & Policy Analyst

Leidos; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks a Communications Specialist & Program Analyst to support the DOE/NNSA, editing and distributing executive correspondence, congressional reports, and related materials. You will work in the DOE Forrestal Building in Washington, DC, with potential telework options based on client needs and classified workload.

You’ll coordinate with senior leadership, craft briefings and talking points, and ensure accuracy and consistency with established policies.

Qualifications

• Active DOE Q or a DoD Top Secret security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of related work experience
• Experience supporting federal government programs (e.g., DHS, DOE, DoD)
• Excellent copy-editing and proofreading skills
• Excellent writing skills (sample may be requested)
• Self-starter attitude and ability to follow correspondence requirements
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to track and prioritize multiple tasks
• Desire and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Deputy Administrator’s Action Group (DAAG), NNSA Executive Secretariat, and DOE Executive Secretariat to facilitate review and approval of policy papers and reports
• Collaborate with program offices to develop, review, and refine executive-level materials including briefings, speeches, and talking points
• Support execution of DAAG priorities by coordinating responses to executive actions and preparing high-quality documents and presentations
• Develop clear, concise written products for senior leadership across DP and DOE/NNSA
• Monitor and review incoming DP correspondence and assign offices tasks
• Assist in researching geopolitical, technical, and economic issues for responses
• Provide initial review of replies and recommend revisions for clarity and accuracy
• Prepare correspondence for review/signature by NNSA senior leadership
• Manage DP communications and interagency coordination
• Support congressional, intergovernmental, and public affairs activities related to DP
• Manage control of classified documents and records management
• Provide administrative support to Nuclear Weapons Council staff

Skills

Copy-editing

Writing

Interpersonal communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Leidos seeks a Communications Specialist & Program Analyst to support the DOE/NNSA, editing and distributing executive correspondence, congressional reports, and related materials. You will work in the DOE Forrestal Building in Washington, DC, with potential telework options based on client needs and classified workload.

You’ll coordinate with senior leadership, craft briefings and talking points, and ensure accuracy and consistency with established policies.