Senior Communications Analyst - Speechwriter

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Network Runners, Inc is seeking a Program analyst (HR&M) to provide public affairs and outreach support for the OUSD(R&E). Must have proven skills and specialized experience in: 1) mastery level skills and ability in writing, editing, and performing research in order to develop comprehensive written products;; 2) demonstrated understanding of the DoD Public Affairs process including how to engage with the media and via public events; 3) skill and ability to interface with senior level officials within OUSD(R&E), OSD PA, and across stakeholder organizations; 4) review, analyze and recommend solutions to public affairs-related problems and issues; 5) track issues and problems through to resolution by the assigned suspense date; and 6) respond to related questions and correspondence by the assigned suspense date.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Applies analytic techniques in the evaluation of project objectives and contributes to the implementation of strategic direction.
• Develop and execute strategic communications and media outreach activities in support of OUSD(R&E) responsibilities, priorities, and objectives.
• Coordinate and track public engagement, media activity and other external outreach for the entire OUSD(R&E) organization in support of all activities in coordination with OSD PA.
• Meet on a recurring basis with PA counterparts within R&E to ensure awareness and coordination of public engagement, media, and other external outreach activities across the R&E enterprise.
• Provide recommendations to the OUSD(R&E) leadership on public engagement, media and external outreach activities that will advance OUSD(R&E) messaging priorities.
• Coordinate media activity and external outreach within OUSD(R&E) organization, including but not limited to:
• Provide strategic guidance to OUSD(R&E) organization on messaging and potential external outreach opportunities.
• Draft and review OUSD(R&E) messaging and materials for use with media interviews and external outreach activities.
• Track OUSD(R&E) or related S&T stories and disseminate to staff.
• Provide support for the entire OUSD(R&E) organization on public approval and release processes.
• Conceive, prepare, and post information to OUSD(R&E) and IR&D Innovation Marketplace websites (www.acq.osd.mil/chieftechnologist and www.defenseinnovationmarketplace.mil, respectively), including:
• Coordinate all changes, edits, and updates to websites.
• Track relevant DoD public activities and provide weekly Enterprise “news” updates as appropriate for the websites.
• For the OUSD(R&E) website, draft and edit bi-weekly Chief Technologist Corner column:
• Coordinate with DoD S&T agencies on any major events or news items or materials that should be linked to or posted on the OUSD(R&E) or Innovation Marketplace websites.
• Accomplish coordination of OUSD(R&E) activities with OSD/PA:
• Serve as liaison between OSD/PAO and the OUSD(R&E) organization on managing media inquiries and determining strategic external outreach opportunities.
• Conduct research on reporters’ backgrounds and past stories and provide context and propose draft responses to media inquiries.
• Coordinate with OUSD(R&E) staff on responses to reporter inquiries, receive necessary approvals by senior leadership and send to OSDPA in timely manner to meet deadlines.
• Provide OSDPA detailed listings of weekly senior level OUSD(R&E) staff speaking engagements.

Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:

• Requires a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience, of which at least five (5) must be specialized in communications or public affairs.
• Priority background and experience should be from business, not-for profit, or political communications areas. Knowledge of technology and the DoD would be helpful. Strong writing and communication skills are required with an ability to write for multiple audiences and translate complicated plans and ideas into easy-to-understand written products. Creativity and a desire to reach new audiences in the communications sphere would be ideal.
• Highly preferred experience and skills in communications, public relations, and/or journalism at the DoD and/or service component Headquarters level. Strong social media skills and ability to develop and carry out social media communication strategies is preferred.

Education:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in English, journalism, or communications is required. A graduate degree in communications, journalism, or media, is preferred.
• At the discretion of the Government, a minimum of four (4) years of specialized experience which includes military experience may be substituted in lieu of specific educational requirements, in addition to the minimum experience listed above.

Travel: Occasional CONUS travel may be required.
Estimated Number of Trips and Location: TBD (attend speaking engagements with Gov)
Estimated Number of Days: 1-2 days
Type of Job: Full Time
Salary: Competitive salary
Attractive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, HSA/FSA, LTD/STD, PTO, Federal Holidays
Work location: The Pentagon

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Network Runners, Inc. is an Information Technology Solutions Company - providing innovative IT solutions and organizational support within the DOD and the Civil sector. Our largest presence is in the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, DHS/USCG, DHS/S&T, USSTRATCOM etc., providing Information Technology and Organizational Support solutions. Today, NRI’s experienced, and highly qualified team members are in nearly a dozen cities nationwide. We are recognized for our value, ingenuity, and mission focus. Headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, NRI is an established CMMI Maturity Level 3 and ISO 9001: 2015, ISO/IEC 20000-1:2011, ISO/IEC 27001:2013, ISO 14001 Certified Small Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business.
Network Runners, Inc. (NRI) is an equal opportunity employer. NRI prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. NRI conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations

• Applies analytic techniques in the evaluation of project objectives and contributes to the implementation of strategic direction.
• Develop and execute strategic communications and media outreach activities in support of OUSD(R&E) responsibilities, priorities, and objectives.
• Coordinate and track public engagement, media activity and other external outreach for the entire OUSD(R&E) organization in support of all activities in coordination with OSD PA.
• Meet on a recurring basis with PA counterparts within R&E to ensure awareness and coordination of public engagement, media, and other external outreach activities across the R&E enterprise.
• Provide recommendations to the OUSD(R&E) leadership on public engagement, media and external outreach activities that will advance OUSD(R&E) messaging priorities.
• Coordinate media activity and external outreach within OUSD(R&E) organization, including but not limited to:
• Provide strategic guidance to OUSD(R&E) organization on messaging and potential external outreach opportunities.
• Draft and review OUSD(R&E) messaging and materials for use with media interviews and external outreach activities.
• Track OUSD(R&E) or related S&T stories and disseminate to staff.
• Provide support for the entire OUSD(R&E) organization on public approval and release processes.
• Conceive, prepare, and post information to OUSD(R&E) and IR&D Innovation Marketplace websites (www.acq.osd.mil/chieftechnologist and www.defenseinnovationmarketplace.mil, respectively), including:
• Coordinate all changes, edits, and updates to websites.
• Track relevant DoD public activities and provide weekly Enterprise “news” updates as appropriate for the websites.
• For the OUSD(R&E) website, draft and edit bi-weekly Chief Technologist Corner column:
• Coordinate with DoD S&T agencies on any major events or news items or materials that should be linked to or posted on the OUSD(R&E) or Innovation Marketplace websites.
• Accomplish coordination of OUSD(R&E) activities with OSD/PA:
• Serve as liaison between OSD/PAO and the OUSD(R&E) organization on managing media inquiries and determining strategic external outreach opportunities.
• Conduct research on reporters’ backgrounds and past stories and provide context and propose draft responses to media inquiries.
• Coordinate with OUSD(R&E) staff on responses to reporter inquiries, receive necessary approvals by senior leadership and send to OSDPA in timely manner to meet deadlines.
• Provide OSDPA detailed listings of weekly senior level OUSD(R&E) staff speaking engagements