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Senior Strategy and Communications Analyst
Senior Strategy and Communications Analyst-March 2024
Arlington-Pentagon
Mar 29, 2026
About Senior Strategy and Communications Analyst

  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

  APPLY HERE (https://careers-axient.icims.com/jobs/5284/senior-strategy-and-communications-analyst/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in_iframe=1&hashed=-336025105)

  Applicants for positions which require a US government security clearance or access must meet eligibility requirements that most often include US citizenship.

  This company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or are a disabled veteran, and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application as a result of your disability, you have the right to receive assistance by calling us directly at 256-650-6263 orclick here ([email protected]?subject=Application%20Help) to reach us by email. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other federal, state, or locally protected class.

  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

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