MDW is currently seeking a Strategic Communications Specialist to support the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering in Arlington, VA. The analyst will provide full-time support to the Director of the Technology Industrial Innovation Base (TIIB) as a support contractor for ManTech Program Support Services (MPSS). The successful candidate will be capable of providing senior-level communications support and leadership to the Contractor communications teams.
The Strategic Communications Specialist will perform the following job functions:

• Assist the Strategic Communication lead in all communications tasks as assigned in support of ManTech program communications and marketing requirements. The Contractor shall:
• Report on social and traditional media landscape, key themes and audiences, sentiment, media outlets, and other key factors relating to or supporting the ManTech mission.
• Develop compelling content tailored to the proper audiences and distribute via multiple channels, including the ManTech website, to address program objectives.
• Conduct research and recommend outreach and engagement opportunities (e.g., conference, webinar, and podcast).
• Aid in the development and production of outreach materials, including but not limited to brochures, conference booth displays, and videos.
• Prepare, edit, and staff press releases, news articles, social media posts, videos, webinars, newsletters, presentations and talking points for leadership and other content as required.
• Compose, submit for ManTech Director approval, and transmit on behalf of ManTech a periodic DoD Manufacturing Technology Program newsletter.
• Monitor media coverage of ManTech and related activities, collect and compile news data, and produce media analysis reports with charts, graphs, key takeaways, and recommendations using open-source tools.
• Support the Strategic Communication Lead in the execution of the marketing strategy.

Required Experience :

• Ability to research, analyze, assess, interpret, and report research results.
• Capable of working independently with both junior and senior staff in a distributed environment while maintaining a strong commitment to deliverable schedules to meet tight deadlines.
• Basic understanding of OSD Public Affairs operations (e.g., press releases, event coverage) and requirements for customer interactions with OSD Public Affairs, including processes for public release of information.
• Experience in providing social media support to an organization.
• Understands DoD organization use, and limitations on use, of social media.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills, comfortable with unstructured verbal interactions, briefings, and meeting moderation.

Education Requirement/Required Years of Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a communications-related field from an accredited college or university is required with three (3) years of relevant experience.

Clearance Requirement(s):

• Candidates for this position must have an Active US Security Clearance (Secret)

Company Description Incorporated in 2012, MDW is a small business headquartered in Northern Virginia. We provide Federal government clients with consulting, management services, advisory and assistance services, decision support, strategic planning, process planning and improvement, task execution and metrics analysis. Our mission is to make our clients more successful by providing honest assessments, exceptional analysis, prudent advice, direct communication and hard work.
Our core capabilities include:

• Accounting Support Services
• Strategic Planning
• Cost Estimating
• Budget Programming and Justification
• Budget Execution
• Acquisition Management

• Financial Systems Support & Integration

MDW Associates, LLC ("MDW") is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, covered veteran status, mental or physical disability, pregnancy or any other unlawful basis unrelated to the ability to do the job. MDW seeks to employ talented, ethical and entrepreneurial-minded persons. Our applicants and employees are protected from discrimination as required by Federal law.
MDW offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits and compensation package for our employees, including but not limited to:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life Insurance/Long Term Disability/Short Term Disability
• Retirement/401(k)
• Flexible Leave Policy

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.