Strategic Communications Analyst

at  ANSER

OVERVIEW:

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

SPECIFIC JOB DESCRIPTION:

ANSER is seeking a Strategic Communication Analyst to support the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (OASD) Special Operations Low-Intensity Conflict (SO/LIC) in managing ASD (SO/LIC) social media engagement. The primary purpose of this position is to provide assistance with developing and managing a digital engagement strategy, managing strategic communications, outreach, and public engagements, developing talking points and speeches, and serving as the liaison with OSD Public Affairs. Specific tasks include:

• Manage day-to-day social media engagement on behalf of ASD(SO/LIC). Develop proactive digital engagement strategy and lead coordination of social media engagement across special operations entities, including U.S. Special Operations Command and sub-components.
• Engage external organizations to identify and develop strategic public engagements for ASD(SO/LIC).
• Provide on-site support, as needed, during public engagements featuring the ASD(SO/LIC).
• Support ASD(SO/LIC) front office staff in strategic planning of ASD(SO/LIC)’s participation in senior decision meetings and external stakeholder engagements.
• Coordinate scheduling and other administrative support with SO/LIC Front Office Military and Executive Assistants.
• Coordinate across SO/LIC offices to develop read ahead packages, talking points, speeches, briefing slides, or other necessary materials in advance of external engagements.
• Serve as SO/LIC liaison to OSD(PA). Manage SO/LIC inputs into Department press guidance, coordination of media inquiries, and provide SO/LIC leadership with key media clips for situational awareness. In coordination with OSD(PA), coordinate media engagements for ASD(SO/LIC) and provide necessary support.
• Coordinate and compile strategic messaging products and talking points for use by SO/LIC personnel in external engagements. Maintain accessible database to ensure access to products across SO/LIC.
• Serve as an executive level editor for ASD(SO/LIC) papers, memoranda, briefing slides, and other written products.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in a discipline relevant to the position plus at least 3 years’ experience managing social media.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience managing social media for Government, corporate, or other institutional accounts;
• Ability to interface with senior level management;
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of teams and collaborate across organizational lines;
• Demonstrated excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills; and,
• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility.

• Manage day-to-day social media engagement on behalf of ASD(SO/LIC). Develop proactive digital engagement strategy and lead coordination of social media engagement across special operations entities, including U.S. Special Operations Command and sub-components.
• Engage external organizations to identify and develop strategic public engagements for ASD(SO/LIC).
• Provide on-site support, as needed, during public engagements featuring the ASD(SO/LIC).
• Support ASD(SO/LIC) front office staff in strategic planning of ASD(SO/LIC)’s participation in senior decision meetings and external stakeholder engagements.
• Coordinate scheduling and other administrative support with SO/LIC Front Office Military and Executive Assistants.
• Coordinate across SO/LIC offices to develop read ahead packages, talking points, speeches, briefing slides, or other necessary materials in advance of external engagements.
• Serve as SO/LIC liaison to OSD(PA). Manage SO/LIC inputs into Department press guidance, coordination of media inquiries, and provide SO/LIC leadership with key media clips for situational awareness. In coordination with OSD(PA), coordinate media engagements for ASD(SO/LIC) and provide necessary support.
• Coordinate and compile strategic messaging products and talking points for use by SO/LIC personnel in external engagements. Maintain accessible database to ensure access to products across SO/LIC.
• Serve as an executive level editor for ASD(SO/LIC) papers, memoranda, briefing slides, and other written products