Public Affairs and Strategic Communications Analyst

VISTA Technology Services (VISTA): Public Affairs & Strategic Communications Analyst

Location: Ft. Meade, MD (Remote Position)

VISTA Technology Services (VISTA) is in search of a Public Affairs & Strategic Communications Analyst to support the DISA Cybersecurity customer at Ft. Meade, MD. This role is remote, with occasional onsite requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) Plan:
  • Provide technical and strategic communications support.
  • Inform staff and stakeholders about CPI’s division/office mission.
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement in reliability, process cycle times, costs, quality, and productivity.

Position Requirements:

• Strategic Communications Plan Execution:
  • Develop communication media (e.g., all hands briefings, executive briefings, articles, blogs).
  • Ensure successful institutionalization of CPI across programs.
• CPI Training:
  • Develop and maintain CPI training material.
  • Align with Department of Defense and ASQ LSS Body of Knowledge.
  • Plan, schedule, coordinate, and execute CPI training.
• Government Guidance and Compliance:
  • Evaluate and advise on published CPI guidance, policy, regulation, statute, or instruction.
  • Ensure program compliance.
• Presentation and Documentation:
  • Prepare briefs, presentations, financial benefit tracking documentation, statistical analyses, flowcharts, and diagrams.
  • Suitable for presentation at Flag and SES levels.
• CPI Data Management:
  • Manage CPI data and graphic contents.
  • Develop, implement, maintain, and sustain documentation libraries.
  • Handle associated files and records.
• Content Creation and Editing:
  • Write and edit articles, press releases, and social media posts.
  • Highlight program milestones and success stories.
  • Articulate CPI mission in outside publications.
• Public Affairs Guidance:
  • Develop and produce public affairs guidances.
  • Draft/update fact sheets, talking points, briefing materials.
• Media Coordination:
  • Assist with media training.
  • Coordinate and schedule interviews.
  • Provide responses to media queries.
• Engagement and Visibility:
  • Coordinate, support, and track outside engagement efforts.
  • Speaker and panel participation at events.
  • Schedule meetings and briefings for program leads.
• Collaboration and Agile Methodology:
  • Collaborate with CPI strategic communications teams.
  • Manage multiple projects using agile methodology.
• Communication Skills:
  • Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Facilitate change, cooperation, and resolution of complex issues.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of DoD strategic communications experience or 9 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• 4+ years of experience developing, planning, and implementing strategic communication plans for DoD programs.
• 4+ years of relevant technical writing and public affairs experience.
• Advanced MS Office, SharePoint, and publishing tools and software skills.
• Experience managing multiple assignments and setting priorities.
• Knowledge of government document development processes and formats.
• Experience providing media training.
• Excellent work management skills.
• Expertise in communicating effectively orally and in writing.

Note: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. VISTA considers only applicants with an active DoD security secret level clearance or higher.

VISTA offers a competitive compensation package, a comprehensive leave package, and a generous benefits plan including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, tuition assistance, and employer matching 401(k) plan.

To learn more about VISTA and apply for this position, please visit our website at www.vistatsi.com.

VISTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Disability/Veterans Employer.