Strategic Communications Analyst at ManTech International Corporation

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Strategic Communications Analyst to join our team in Arlington, VA.  This is an onsite position.The selected individual will conduct open-source research and message assessment for a high-profile government customer.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Research and analyze domestic and international news to produce communication assessments and in-depth issue examinationsUse qualitative and quantitative data collection methods in gathering the necessary information to assess messaging effectiveness and make recommendations to leadership on where changes should be made to improve communication effectivenessAssist in development, design, and maintenance of messaging performance indicatorsBrainstorm analysis report topics, media/public engagement opportunities, and messaging ideas. Assist in basic design and layout of productsUse superb communication skills (verbal and written) to prepare briefings, executive summaries, communications assessments, and related products for senior government and military officials.Leverage media listening tools to analyze, detect, and monitor trends and specific engagements across major social media networks and news sitesProvide insight into performance of owned social media accounts and suggest innovative ways to use these platformsMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Communications, Journalism, Public Affairs, History, International relations, or a related major with 2+ years of experience in media research, social media data gathering, and top-line analysisFamiliarity with national security and/or foreign policy news topicsAbility to objectively analyze reporting and news trendsExperience working with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)Demonstrated history of media or intelligence analysis or equivalentPreferred Qualifications:Factiva, LexisNexis, TVEyes, Talkwalker, Meltwater, Cision, Sprinklr or another social analytics tool.Familiarity with Boolean methodsAbility to accomplish complex tasks under tight deadlinesPublic relations/public affairs experience – such as working with clients on messaging, analyzing the news environment on a particular topic and recommending courses of action, and writing social media postsClearance Requirements:Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active Secret clearance.Physical Requirements:The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations. Apply Now