Strategic Communications Analyst

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About the Role

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

• Research and analyze domestic and international news to produce communication assessments and in-depth issue examinations.
• Use qualitative and quantitative data collection methods to assess messaging effectiveness and make recommendations to leadership for improvement.
• Assist in the 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 engagements across major social media networks and news sites.
• Provide insight into the performance of owned social media accounts and suggest innovative ways to use these platforms.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Communications, Journalism, Public Affairs, History, International Relations, or a related field 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.
• 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 experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with 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, 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, or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.

Compensation and Benefits

The projected compensation range for this position is $58,900.00 – $97,400.00. Final salary or hourly rate is influenced by factors such as contract wage determination, relevant work experience, skills, geographic location, education, certifications, and federal labor categories.

In addition to compensation, MANTECH invests in its employees through comprehensive benefits offerings, including (depending on position): Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement and Savings Plans, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs, and other optional benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law or regulation.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at [email protected] and provide your name and contact information.

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