Senior Communications Lead

Company 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.

Position Summary

ANSER is seeking a Strategic Communication Lead to plan, implement, and manage comprehensive communication strategies for JPEO-CBRND. In this role you will ensure alignment across DoD organizations and supporting senior leadership outreach.

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic communication plans for JPEO-CBRND.

• Write speeches, talking points, video scripts, and outreach materials.

• Plan and manage conferences, ceremonies, and stakeholder events.

• Conduct communication gap analyses and implement synchronization plans.

• Coordinate messaging across multiple DoD entities.

• Review and edit executive correspondence and publications.

• Develop monthly deliverables including speeches, letters, and awards.

• Mentor staff on communication best practices.

• Provide counsel to senior leaders on engagement and public affairs.

• Support up to 11 CONUS trips annually for events and coordination.

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Communications and a Master's degree in communications.

• 8 + years of experience working in a federal or DoD CBRND organization with at least 5 years supporting a 2-start level command.

• Experience supporting senior executive service strategy communication, planning, implementation, analysis, and outreach activities for a DoD acquisition program.

• Demonstrated expertise in workforce communications and engagement.

Individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to: business considerations, local market, internal equity, candidate qualifications such as skills, education and experience. ANSER provides employees benefits to support all aspects of their life including health, financial and well-being. For more information, please visit: http://www.anser.org

Full Time Salary Range for this position for this position:
$100,000—$139,000 USD

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail [email protected]

ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.