Strategic Communications Specialist

Title: Strategic Communications Specialist (part-time)

Location: Mclean United States

Category: Communications
Subcategory: Communications
Schedule: Part-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI_wPoly
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: On-Site

Job Description:

SAIC is seeking a seasoned part-time Strategic Communications Specialist based in McLean, VA, to support our customer in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a significant impact on mission. This role requires expertise in managing internal communications across digital and print platforms, updating and editing existing content, drafting new materials such as event information for the customer's website, and developing and implementing effective corporate communication strategies to drive impactful outreach and engagement.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a part-time position with the potential to transition into a full-time role; however a transition from part-time to full-time is not guaranteed.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee internal communications across both digital and print mediums.
• Develop and maintain program documentation, including planning materials, board charters, schedules, action tracking, and briefings for senior leadership.
• Coordinate the distribution of correspondence and documentation to external stakeholders to ensure effective information flow for the office.
• Explore and identify new written channels for effective customer communication.
• Coordinate initiatives and develop communication plans for events and conferences.
• Liaise with the customer's public affairs office and handle requests.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with leadership stakeholders.
• Collaborate with web developers, graphic designers, and/or marketing professionals to produce copy for digital and/or print materials.
• Support the development and implementation of communication strategies and messaging on behalf of senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven expertise in corporate communications, with preferred experience in crafting messages for diverse audiences, including broad customer bases and executive leadership.
• Skilled in identifying and recommending opportunities for process improvements within the program.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate to gather and consolidate critical data.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion.