Senior Strategic Communications Analyst

Senior Strategic Communications Analyst

Job ID: 2617253

Location: Arlington, VA, United States

Date Posted: Sep 29, 2026

Category: Communications

Subcategory: Communications

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: TS/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: On-Site

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Job Description

Description

SAIC is hiring an experienced Senior Strategic Communications Analyst to support the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Critical Technologies (OASW CT) within the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)). This position requires close interaction with senior leadership and staff within the Pentagon and across the Department of War (DoW) technology community, including Components, industry partners, academia, international partners, and associations. In coordination with senior government leadership, the Strategic Communications Analyst will provide social media, speaking engagement, and other media, public affairs, and communications support. The successful candidate will be eager to work in a demonstrated experience in a fast-paced, forward-facing organization with a high op temp of strategic communications efforts.

The position is located at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA, with a full-time, on-site requirement. Situational telework may be approved.

The expected salary range for this position will be between $135,000-$145,000 based on the candidate''s qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities:

• In coordination with leadership, develop a strategic communications plan for the customer.

• Facilitate engagement with the DoW technology community through social media, speaking engagements, and industry events.

• Support meetings with industry at senior leadership levels.

• Draft and edit internal and external communication materials (social media posts, press releases, talking points, briefings, LinkedIn posts).

• Develop and execute tactical strategic communications plans for customer initiatives, publications, and articles.

• Manage and monitor engagements with technical and professional organizations.

• Support academic community outreach activities.

• Coordinate with appropriate DoW agencies for public release of briefings, papers and other communications products.

Qualifications

TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors and ten (10) years or more of related experience; Masters and eight (8) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and five (5) years or more experience.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's plus 10 years of experience. Master's plus 8 years of experience.

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.

• U.S. Citizenship required.

• 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 engineering organization.

• 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.

• Experience with CANVA.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

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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