Strategic Communications Analyst

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Strategic Communications Analyst to join our team in Arlington, VA. This is an onsite position.

The selected individual will conduct open-source research and message assessment for a high-profile government customer.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Research and analyze a large volume of domestic and international information across all news media formats (print, online, television, radio and social media) to produce communication assessments and in-depth issue examinations, and encapsulate conclusions into easily consumed reports to aid senior officials into strategic decision-making

• Use qualitative and quantitative data collection methods in gathering the necessary information to assess messaging effectiveness and make recommendations to leadership on where changes should be made to improve communication effectiveness

• Assist in development, design, and maintenance of messaging performance indicators

• Brainstorm analysis report topics, media/public engagement opportunities, and messaging ideas. Assist in basic design and layout of products

• Use superb communication skills (verbal and written) to prepare briefings, executive summaries, communications assessments, and related products for senior government and military officials.

• Leverage media listening tools to analyze, detect, and monitor trends and specific engagements across major social media networks and news sites

• Provide insight into performance of owned social media accounts and suggest innovative ways to use these platforms

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in in communications, journalism, public affairs, history, international relations, or a related major with 2+ years of experience in media research, social media data gathering, and top-line analysis

• Familiarity with national security and/or foreign policy news topics

• Demonstrated history of media or intelligence analysis or equivalent

• Ability to objectively analyze reporting and news trends

• Experience working with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)

• Demonstrated history of media or intelligence analysis or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• Factiva, LexisNexis, TVEyes, Talkwalker, Meltwater, Cision, Sprinklr or another social analytics tool

• Familiarity with Boolean methods

• Ability to accomplish complex tasks under tight deadlines

• Public relations/public affairs experience – such as working with clients on messaging, analyzing the news environment on a particular topic and recommending courses of action, and writing social media posts

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and be willing and able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance

Physical Requirements:

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.