Summary Statement: Serves as the Institute’s primary communications specialist. Works closely with senior management to develop and adapt effective communications approaches, improving the quality, accessibility, and consistency of the Institute’s external and internal communications. Develops and assists others in developing effective content in a variety of forms and media. 
Reports to the Vice President-Finance & Administration, and supervises the Institute’s Communications Services Group.
Institute for Defense Analyses
Position being offered: Manager, Corporate Communications
Alexandria, Virginia
Position Title: Manager Corporate Communications Reports To: Vice President-Finance & Administration
The Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) is a nonprofit corporation that operates three Federally Funded Research Centers (FFRDCs), two serving the Department of Defense and one serving the Office of Science and Technology Policy in the Executive Office of the President. The IDA Centers provide objective analyses of national security issues, particularly those requiring scientific and technical expertise, and conduct related research on other national challenges. IDA offers a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package and a superior professional working environment.
Primary Responsibilities:
1. Working with the management team, develops and implements communications approaches consistent with the missions and traditions of IDA, a non-profit research organization that runs three Federally Funded Research and Development Centers. This includes suggesting ways (e.g., written materials; seminars; multimedia presentations) to improve IDA’s ability to convey information about the Institute and its research to primary external and internal audiences.
2. Works with senior management and research divisions to ensure IDA’s mission, capabilities, and strengths are communicated effectively to external and internal audiences. Ensures that both content and presentation reinforce IDA’s reputation for independent, high-quality analyses in support of federal government decision-making on national security and science policy issues.
3. Responsible for the development and presentation of content of various kinds, including websites, media, graphics and publications; ensures the quality, accuracy, and accessibility of the materials; works closely with Corporate staff and members of research divisions to present technical content clearly and effectively.
4. Directly supervises the communications services group, ensuring that work is prioritized and that products meet objectives and requirements.
5. Serves as the Institute’s initial spokesperson with the media.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications/Requirements:
• Degree (BS/BA; Masters preferred) in Communications, Journalism or other relevant field and five or more years of relevant communications experience. Experience in a research organization or a large nonprofit a plus.
• Experience in strategic communications planning, messaging and media relations. A solid understanding of national security issues and/or governmental activities highly desirable.
• At least two years of supervisory experience, preferably overseeing the approach, design and graphics of successful, innovative communications or presentations; ability to multitask and anticipate across a broad range of issues and opportunities; able to direct teams and work effectively under tight deadlines.
• Must be computer and web savvy and be comfortable with applicable tools and techniques. • Able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Please submit all application materials via the following web link:
