Strategic Communications and National Security Analyst

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Strategic Communications and National Security Analys. 

This is a full-time position. The position involves the ability to conceptualize and create strategic level messages and products related to the mission of combating weapons of mass destruction (CWMD) for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA). Develop stakeholder analysis, communications plans, white papers, point papers, strategies, and briefings, as required.  Support senior staff for internal and external events, including writing talking points, position papers, and briefings.  Ensure written and visual products are consistent in message, tone, voice, and design. Track and document senior leader engagements with key stakeholders and provide strategic content to support events and meetings. Interact with experienced technical staff, management, and government clients. Additional duties may include tasks to research, organize, analyze, and summarize data; conduct literature searches; develop preliminary findings, conclusions, and recommendations on emerging threats in the CWMD mission space.  Provide content management support for the intranet and internet SharePoint and Websites.

Current focus areas include Department of Defense key leader engagement, stakeholder analysis, strategic messaging, and emerging CWMD threat analysis. Work will be conducted on the government site at FT Belvoir, VA. There is opportunity for some telework. Employee may be required to travel domestically and overseas, as directed by the client. Total time spent on travel not expected to exceed 10%.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree and six (6) years of related experience; Masters and four (4) years of experience.
• Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with National Security policy and strategic messaging
• Experience drafting official communications for a large Agency
• Experience with Combating WMD activities (DoD, DOS, IC, etc.)
• Proficient research and analytical skills
• Experience in MS Office Suite

Security Clearance: 

• Active Secret clearance, must be able to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance.

Desired Skills:

• Ability to work in a dynamic work environment with a diverse client base
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to problem-solve in a time constrained environment
• Ability to take initiative and work independently as appropriate
• Ability to prioritize tasks through strong organizational skills
• Military experience, or experience with contracting or the federal government a plus
• Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.

We are more than 26,500 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a respectful work culture based on diversity, equity, and inclusion that values all contributors. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.