Communications Analyst

Job Description

Seeking a Communications Analyst with an active Secret clearance to provide strategic communications support to the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)). This role will collaborate with strategic communications analysts, graphic designers, and web developers to deliver clear, coordinated, and effective communications across the organization.

Location: Pentagon, Arlington, VA

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with communications analysts, graphic designers, and web developers to execute integrated communication strategies.
• Ensure visual and digital content aligns with OUSW(R&E) priorities and messaging.
• Develop and edit weekly activity reports for OUSW(R&E) leadership.
• Produce clear, accurate, and high-quality communication materials across multiple platforms.
• Manage deadlines and maintain consistent, impactful messaging.
• Analyze communications challenges, recommend solutions, track issues through resolution, and respond to related inquiries.
• Monitor media coverage and the information environment, including preparation of daily media clips.
• Develop and execute strategic and external communications supporting OUSW(R&E) priorities and objectives.
• Track public speaking engagements, media activities, and external outreach across the OUSW(R&E) organization.
• Coordinate regularly with OUSW(R&E) leadership and OSW(PA) counterparts to align public engagement, media, and external outreach activities.
• Support media engagements, including interview preparation and development of senior-leader quotes and responses to media inquiries.

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required at start; ability to obtain TS/SCI required for continued employment.
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field; Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism, or Media preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience, including at least 2 years in communications or public affairs.
• Experience translating strategic and organizational priorities into clear, accessible public affairs content.
• Familiarity with operational-level strategic communications planning and coordination.
• Working knowledge of Associated Press (AP) Style.
• Understanding of the DoW Public Affairs process, including media engagement and public events.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with senior OUSW(R&E), OSW(PA), and stakeholder leadership.