Strategic Communications and Engagements Analyst

Strategic Communications and Engagements Analyst
Arlington, VA

Company Overview:
ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and is client focused in all that we do. As a non‑profit dedicated to public service, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

Position Summary:
ANSER is seeking a

Strategic Engagements and Communications Analyst

to support the Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) program within the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy (IBP). The IBAS program ensures that the Department of Defense is positioned to effectively address industrial base issues and support the National Security Innovation Base. In this role, you will help facilitate dialogue between the DoD, state agencies, and the industrial base to improve collaboration and communication within the domestic and global industrial base.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

Support IBP and IBAS leadership in domestic and international engagements with industry partners

Facilitate government‑to‑government industrial policy discussions with other agencies and international partners

Develop written communications products such as briefings, speeches, talking points, press releases, articles, and read‑ahead materials

Coordinate meetings, speaking engagements, and other outreach efforts

Required Qualifications:

Active Secret security clearance

3+ years of experience organizing and facilitating meetings, events, or conferences that include attendees from local/state/federal government, industry, academia, and other stakeholders

Experience leading and developing written communications products such as briefings, speeches, talking points, press releases, articles, and read‑ahead materials

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline and at least three years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience developing communications and outreach products at the OSD or executive level

Experience and/or knowledge of workforce development initiatives at the local/state/federal level, private sector, or academia

Experience and/or knowledge of government contract acquisition processes

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accessibility:
If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for this position, please call 703‑416‑2000 or email Recruiting@anser.org.

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