Strategic Communications Specialist

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 Communications Specialist to provide direct support for an Intelligence Community customer. This role will lead strategic messaging and external communications efforts. You will provide senior-level public affairs, media engagement, and stakeholder communication support to advance organizational objectives.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategic communication plans.

• Draft and release publications and official communications.

• Manage media relations and coordinate external outreach efforts.

• Develop messaging materials for senior leadership engagements.

• Oversee social media content development and release.

• Coordinate public affairs activities and event communications.

• Design and support development of visual media and graphics.

• Coordinate pre-publication and security reviews for all media content.

• Provide metrics reports with website links and impressions for social media.

• Planning, recording, and editing podcast episodes and assisting with transcript reports.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Affairs, Journalism, or related field.

• Minimum 4 years of experience in Federal public affairs or external communications.

• Demonstrated experience managing media relations.

• Demonstrated experience drafting publications and communication materials.

• Experience supporting requirements for video filming and production, podcasts, logo design, and/or presentation graphics/infographics.

• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance with polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting Intelligence Community public affairs programs.

• Experience supporting research and development or highly technical organizations.

• Experience supporting a demanding, fast-paced customer environment requiring flexibility, professionalism, and attention to detail.

• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

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.