M9 Solutions is seeking aStrategic Communications Support Analyst to workon a government contract for a client located inWashington, DC.An active Top Secret/SCI clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the change management and leadership through strategic communications development, refinement, and implementation.
• Work with product teams to identify communication requirements, establish standard procedures for messaging, and reduce communication gaps across teams through regular engagement.
• Support developing creative communications materials, content for senior leadership, and external customers to garner stakeholder support.
• Market material ideation and development by developing roadmaps, defining SOPs and roles/responsibilities with potential for future branding work.
• Support implementation of the organizational strategic communication plan.
• Work with product teams to identify communication requirements, establish standard procedures for messaging, and reduce communication gaps across teams.
• Identify and analyze key stakeholders, understand needs, concerns, and communication preferences.
• Craft clear and compelling messages aligned with organizational goals and values.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and relevance of messaging.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Work Authorization: US Citizenship is required.
• An active Top Secret/SCI clearance is required.
• Bachelor's degree with 4 years of experience, associate's degree with 6 years of experience, master's degree with 2 years of experience, or 8 years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Familiarity with digital communications platforms and social media.
• Experience with communications, requirements communication, communications planning, strategic communications planning, strategic planning and analysis, change management, reporting, presentations, Microsoft word, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Proven experience in strategic communications, with a focus on analysis and planning.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• 2 years of experience serving in a strategic communications role and advising, building, and managing client relationships.
• Mastery of core consulting skills especially content creating and visual presentation skills.
• Experience with Adobe creative, a similar graphic design software, or strong desire to get proficient with new software.
• Experience working in a Kanban based task/team structure.
• Experience with experience management or customer experience.
• Familiarity and experience with the intelligence community and the intel cycle.