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Senior Strategic Communications and Public Affairs Analyst

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Job Description

Join a mission driven satellite program at the forefront of national defense innovation. Our team is developing cutting edge technologies that directly support critical Department of War priorities, combining both proven and first-of-their-kind capabilities that have never been applied in space. Operating within a fast-paced acquisition environment, we benefit from streamlined authorities and direct access to senior Government decisionmakers, enabling us to move quickly and execute aggressive schedules using the most innovative contracting strategies available.

SAIC is seeking self-directed leaders who skillfully navigate ambiguity, solve complex challenges, and bring diverse expertise to a dynamic environment focused on delivering capability rapidly. Success here requires adaptability, initiative, and a willingness to wear multiple hats in support of a high impact mission. Candidates experienced as USAF/USSF acquisition officers (AFSC: 63A) or developmental engineers (AFSC: 62E) leading satellite programs in the USSF (SSC), NRO, or SDA, applying the full range of the systems engineering discipline (e.g., Requirements Development, Architecture, SE milestones: SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.), and/or DAWIA/PMI Program Management will be especially well-prepared to excel.

Job Description:

This position is for a Senior Strategic Communications and Public Affairs Analyst in Chantilly, VA supporting cutting-edge and innovative space programs. The Satellite Program Office Senior Strategic Communications and Public Affairs Analyst is responsible for identifying and creating connections with fellow communicators across the DoW to communicate the mission, goals, and strategies of the Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE). The position is integrated into the Government-led Program Office team requiring full-time on-site work.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Expand awareness of customer priorities across stakeholder audiences by preparing and delivering a wide-range of internal and external products and documents including high-level intelligence briefings, intelligence summaries, news articles, website content, video scripts, speeches and more.
  • Fulfill the role of liaison between customer and its larger Office of Public Affairs via regular communication to ensure coordination of communications initiatives, receive feedback in the development and approval for communication products, and seek opportunities for customer participation in external engagements.
  • Monitor legislative changes impacting space and satellite systems and communicate relevant updates to PAE leadership and Satellite Program Office Government Military Leader and Program Managers.
  • Work closely with customer to produce content based on specific program office needs (e.g. program advocacy, increased user engagement, and increase awareness of new capability) for internal and external publication.
  • Identify, build and maintain connections with communicators across the DoW where customer publications would have meaningful impact, and regularly submit content to those outlets.
  • Establish standardization and consistency between customer leadership and outreach teams to relay the customer mission in a cohesive manner.
  • Serve as lead writer responsible for developing content for newsletter, articles, scripts, congressional testimony and more.
  • Develop tailored briefs and talking points for leadership upon request.
  • Assist in the planning, coordination, marketing and content creation for all customer mission-related events/conferences.
  • Learn and brief customer material when necessary, where user outreach support is needed.
  • Partner with the Government Military Leader and Program Managers to strategically and tactically guide nationally-critical satellite programs through acquisition, engineering, and operational trades to achieve on-time launch and on-orbit performance.

Qualifications

  • TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors and fifteen (15) years or more experience; Masters and thirteen (13) years or more experience.
  • Possess experience providing strategic communications and public affairs support to senior-level management.
  • Experience working in the DoW community (industry, military, government civilian, or contract support); preferably direct experience with an space/satellite organizations.
  • Ability to exhibit professionalism and discretion in performing a variety of duties and interacting with various levels of staff across multiple locations.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, prioritization, and organizational skills; proven ability to assess, select, and use a variety of methods and tools.
  • Experience in planning and coordinating technical reviews, panels, or similar meetings with diverse participants; experience in preparing, coordinating, and presenting briefings.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office software.
  • Significant experience with social media, particularly X and LinkedIn.
  • Excellent interpersonal, leadership, team building and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to be effective in a government/contractor team environment.
  • Ability to work in a very dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners.
  • Ability to communicate with a diverse audience of senior decision makers with varying levels of programmatic and technical expertise.
  • Effective communication, coordination, and customer engagement skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment with no supervision.
  • TS/SCI required.
  • Previous SAP experience desired.

About Us

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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