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:

ANSER is seeking a Strategic Communication Analyst to support a Decision Support Group focused on International Relations and Military Affairs. This Decision Support Group provides analytical and operational support to the Office of the Director, Administration and Management for the Deputy Secretary of Defense and other senior DoD leaders. The primary purpose of this position is to provide assistance with mapping stakeholder relationships, managing strategic communications and outreach, and anticipating bureaucratic needs and organizational support from DoD, other Federal agencies, academia, and industry to support the Decision Support Group’s mission. Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to work independently, but also as a part of a team.

The Strategic Communications Analyst will be responsible for the following:

• Coordinating all aspects of the development and execution of strategic messaging and ensuring that all written communications are appropriately aligned Coordinating the initiation, planning, execution, and tracking of engagements for Decision Support Group, including developing appropriate prep packages and presentation materials, and tracking all aspects of the engagement and its outcomes.
• Plan and execute a campaign of engagement for the Decision Support Group, in coordination, with the appropriate Government staff.
• Developing overarching strategic communication’s plans and cross organizational rollout plans for major initiatives.
• Drafting talking points, briefings, and communication reports.
• Build and maintain relationships with OSD Public Affairs, Office of General Counsel, OSD Legislative Affairs liaisons, and other DoD stakeholders and counterparts.
• Ensuring all official correspondence (e.g., transmittal letters, memos, and presentations) conform to DoD requirements and standards.
• Create, track, technical edit and/or support Correspondence and Task Management System packages.
• Other duties, as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master's degree in field related to tasking and 5 year's related experience OR Bachelor's degree in field related to tasking and 8 year's related experience.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required at date of hire.
• Ability to provide on-site support in the NCR, Monday through Friday, during core business hours of 8am-4pm. Potential for shift coverage to support earlier (0600-1400) or later (1000-1800).
• Familiarity with strategic communications, public affairs, and legislative issues.
• Prior experience writing and editing content for senior leader consumption and use.
• A minimum of two years of experience supporting an external communications/strategic communications program for a civilian, uniformed, or defense industrial base senior leader/executive is preferred.
• A minimum of two years of Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) or joint Staff (JS) level experience is preferred.

DISCLAIMER:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment 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, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.