Sr. Strategic Communication Analyst at ANSER in Washington, Virginia

Job Description:

OVERVIEW:
ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

SPECIFIC JOB DESCRIPTION

The analyst will support the OUSD(A&S) Acquisition Policy and Innovation (API) Directorate. This subject matter expert will provide skilled communication expertise with the needed interpersonal skills, knowledge of the DoD organizational structure, and an established network of relationships with other subject matter experts within DoD, the Federal Government, and Industry to support strategic communications for the API. Update and maintain the API Communications Standard Operating Procedures,

• Develop and execute a written strategic communication plan (the plan) to enable API to promote and defend the API mission and programs in an era of competing requirements and resource constraints.
• Support media engagements and inquiries of API in cooperation with OSD Public Affairs and OUSD(A&S).
• Support API speaking engagements. Provide a Read-Ahead materials and talking points, tailoring API communications to the appropriate theme(s) and in alignment with Strategic Communications plan. Ensure materials are appropriately screened for release to audience.
• Support API's social media presence on LinkedIn and other social media platforms.
• Work with the government-furnished web content developer to ensure the API web page is up to date and reflects the priorities of leadership and the Strategic Communications plan.
• Coordinate updates to handbooks in collaboration with API staff experts. Ensure products are consistent in content and format.
• Support the Chief of Staff with API operations including task tracking, technical reviews of materials, strategic guidance and programmatic recommendations, and calendar tracking to ensure API is meeting deadlines.
• Develop reports, information papers, presentation material, speeches, talking points, and prepare drafts of official correspondence.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Advanced degree in a discipline relevant to the position plus 7 years of experience or equivalent.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum SECRET Clearance..
• Ability to coordinate legislative analysts, ensure quality support, and assign tasks within the team according to government priorities.
• Experience working on the Hill or in congressional relations
• Familiarity with OUSD(A&S) staff and structure
• Familiarity with DoD organizational structure in general and Office of the Secretary of Defense in particular as evidenced by regular interaction with components across DoD.
• Ability to present information in the form of written and verbal summaries.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work independently and in small teams in a high operational tempo under strict time constraints.
• Ability to use tools such as Adobe Acrobat Professional, A&S Intranet and SharePoint sites, DoD Correspondence and Task Management System (CATMS).

DISCLAIMER:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail Recruiting@anser.org.

ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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