Outreach & Engagement Specialist

Outreach & Engagement Specialist

SAIC is seeking an Outreach & Engagement Specialist to support the Principal Director, Quantum within the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)) Critical Technology Office (CTO) to support developing and maintaining work products that enable management decision making, strategy development, initiative definition, action tracking and monitoring, meeting and workshop planning and execution. The position is hybrid remote. When onsite work will be in Arlington, VA. Job duties include :

Planning and coordinating academic engagement efforts in collaboration with the Director, Academic Outreach.

Planning and executing strategic outreach events.

Developing compelling technical content for diverse audiences.

Analyzing technical data to identify trends and insights.

Conducting thorough research to inform strategic decision-making.

Cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders.

Develop executive level status and summary briefings.

Develop planning artifacts including but not limited to statements of work, charters, schedules, and Gantt charts.

Develop weekly reports on significant activities, report on the effectiveness of events and processes.

Organize and facilitate internal and external communications on a wide array of subjects including internal and external tasks, program reviews, meetings, congressional events, invitations, speaking events, and resources.

Qualifications

Required qualifications :

Active TS / SCI clearance.

US citizenship.

A Bachelor's degree with ten (10) years of relevant experience.

Superior written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively present complex information.

Proven organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook) for data presentation and reporting.

Strong analytical skills to interpret data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.

Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills to foster collaboration.

Proficiency in research methodologies and the ability to synthesize complex information into clear and concise summaries.

Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks based on guidance and established project timelines, proactively identifying and resolving potential changes.

Desired qualifications :

Master's degree.

Strong knowledge of OSD-level organizational structure and understanding of the National Defense Strategy and DoD Modernization areas.

Senior Service College Graduate.