Overview

　　Axient is seeking Senior-Level Strategy and Communications Analysts to join our team working with the Innovation & Modernization (I&M) office (formerly Rapid Reaction Technology Office [RRTO]) of the OSD (Office of the Secretary of Defense) in Washington DC on Strategic Planning Support. A current Secret clearance is required.

　　Responsibilities

　　The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) I&M creates accelerated pathways for new ideas to become Joint capabilities through innovation and transformation of ideas to defense programs of record. The Office delivers innovative, leap-ahead capabilities to the Joint Force through prototypes and demonstrations that accelerate, deliver, and transition Joint capabilities. I&M program strength is the ability to discover new ideas for emerging technologies and capabilities, turn them into executable programs, and accelerate capability to the warfighter.

　　I&M is a division within Prototypes and Experiments (P&E). The goal and focus of I&M are producing risk-reducing prototypes designed to address Combatant Command (CCMD) threats and/or prototypes and demonstrations coordinated through interagency and Service partnerships. Projects and efforts will support the National Defense Strategy and the Joint Warfighting Concept; provide a hedge against technical uncertainty by leveraging insights gained through mission-focused efforts; and foster collaboration among government laboratories, academia, commercial research, and innovation institutions.

　　The I&M Strategy and Communications team provides policy and strategy analysis/planning and operational/strategic communications support for the office.

　　The ideal candidate will:

　　Be responsible for performing the following Senior level Strategy and Communications Management and execution functions:

　　Execute as a Strategy and Communications team to provide policy and strategy analysis/planning and operational/strategic communications support for the I&M office

　　Oversee, guide, and develop strategic messaging themes and talking points; communications and outreach campaigns; and development of communications products and solutions tailored for specific audiences, including senior leadership and Congress

　　Coordinate and orchestrate with the Program Integration and Portfolio Managers for situational awareness and information exchange

　　Support response to tasks, short notice data calls, and other salient information for leadership and senior executives.

　　Qualifications

　　Required Qualifications:

　　Experience developing strategic communication strategies and/or campaigns using various communications mechanisms including social media, press releases, websites, etc.

　　Strong written and verbal communication skills

　　Masters in a related field (e.g., public relations, public media, mass communications, etc.)

　　10 years of experience

　　Secret clearance required, with the eligibility to obtain TS/SCI

　　Desired Experience:

　　Experience supporting outreach communication in defense programs related to scientific, engineering, and technical analysis of prospective and ongoing prototypes and demonstrations of emerging, innovative technologies

　　Experience with LinkedIn and website communication platforms, techniques, and continued activity

　　Experience with project management and analysis of technology system prototypes

　　Experience developing annual technology assessment review publications

　　PMP Certification

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　　Axient LLC is a federal government contractor and must adhere to applicable safety and legal requirements, protocols, and compliance regulations as required by federal laws and governing agencies.

　　Job ID 2024-5284

　　Category Program Management

　　# of Openings 1

　　Location : Location US-VA-Arlington-Pentagon

　　Type Regular, Full-Time

　　Minimum Education Requirement Master's

　　Minimum Experience Requirement, Years 10+

　　Clearance Requirement Secret