Strategic Communications and Public Affairs Analyst

QinetiQ - Washington, DC

Full-time - Entry Level

Washington, DC

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

QinetiQ U.S. is seeking a junior Strategic Communications and Public Affairs Analyst to manage an integrated marketing communications and public affairs portfolio for a federal law enforcement organization within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This role is pivotal in developing multimedia projects and campaigns in collaboration with program managers and technical subject matter experts. The analyst will provide daily communications and public affairs guidance and support, while also assisting in building the team's marketing communications and external relations capacity. The position requires a proactive approach to support agency executive leadership on various public affairs and integrated marketing communications programs. The analyst will be responsible for creating strategic communication plans, developing websites, executing event management, and implementing digital strategies. Building and maintaining collaborative relationships with colleagues, including QinetiQ teammates, subject matter experts, and agency leadership, is essential for success in this role. Additionally, the analyst will need to quickly analyze, interpret, and convey complex mission-related language into clear, concise, and accurate messaging. Identifying, recommending, and implementing integrated marketing communications tactics and campaigns will be a key responsibility, as well as adapting to a dynamic environment while focusing on both short- and long-term strategic goals. The role also involves identifying opportunities to introduce QinetiQ solutions that address existing and anticipated client challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide integrated marketing communications and public affairs support on an array of activities from building strategic communication plans and creating websites to executing event management and digital strategies.
• Support agency executive leadership on daily public affairs and integrated marketing communications programs.
• Build and maintain collaborative and strategic relationships with a variety of colleagues including QinetiQ teammates, subject matter experts and agency leadership.
• Quickly analyze, interpret and convey complex and technical mission-related language into clear, concise and accurate language.
• Identify, recommend and implement integrated marketing communications tactics and campaigns.
• Adapt and excel in a dynamic environment with an eye for capturing short- and long-term strategic goals.
• Identify opportunities to introduce QinetiQ solutions that address existing and anticipated client challenges.

Requirements

• Possess zero to three years of work experience and a bachelor's degree or higher.
• Previous experience in federal management consulting, homeland security, strategic communications, marketing, visual communications, or a related field.
• Experience in marketing and communications, to include drafting talking points and speeches for high-level government clients.
• Skills in graphics design, MS SharePoint, audio/visual, photography, and/or print/web design.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with a high level of attention to detail and ability to thrive in a fast-paced Headquarters environment supporting federal leaders.
• Ability to think critically and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
• Smart, self-directed team player who can work both collaboratively and independently depending on the current needs of the client.
• Ready to collaborate with clients, teammates and other stakeholders and build respectful and positive relationships based on mutual trust.
• Ability to maintain a security clearance from the U.S. Government and to handle sensitive and complex subject matter with judgment and discretion.

Nice-to-haves

• Interest in helping federal clients effectively communicate their objectives.
• Passion for public relations and subject matter expertise in integrated marketing communications.