Job details
Salary $200,001 - $225,000 a year job type full-time
Full job description
Job id: 2114696
Location: reston , va , us
Date posted: 2021-09-30
Category: communications
Subcategory: communications
Schedule: full-time
Shift: day job
Travel: yes, 10 % of the time
Minimum clearance required: none
Clearance level must be able to obtain: none
Potential for remote work: yes
Description
Saic has an opening for a public relations vpThe position can be worked 100% remotely.
Overview: this role will be responsible for the development, integration, and implementation of a broad range of public relations activities relative to the strategic direction and positioning of the organization and its leadershipThis individual will be an ambassador for the organization and will need to build relationships with the mediaThe goal is to advance the organization’s position with relevant constituents, as well as to drive broader awareness and support reputation management activities for the organization.
The successful candidate will lead a team of public relations and insights professionals, fully collaborating will all departments across the company and the communications function.
Responsibilities include:
• developing and executing public relations initiatives, such as promotional events and thought leadership strategies, using data to inform the strategies
Directing and managing the media relations effort for the company, preparing spokespeople (media training) for interviews, drafting background materials, messaging, talking points and more
Building and maintaining relationships with and pitch story ideas to key journalists who cover the sector, including the financial media
Collaborating with internal business partners and communications colleagues to create public relations plans focused on internal efforts, thought leadership activities, media relations, social/digital and marketing and all other communications workstreams
Supporting event, video and other applicable projects that tell and amplify the company’s story
Building and maintaining relationships with defense and civilian government public affairs officers
Providing insightful, informed and strategic communications counsel to business leaders
Managing multiple workstreams and projects simultaneously
Reports to the vp of corporate communications
Qualifications
Required experience:
A minimum of 15 years of experience as a program communicator/media relations practitioner or equivalent in the government contracting space.
College degree requiredAdvanced degree preferred.
At least 8 years of communications management experienceExperience as a journalist or news producer preferred.
Covid policy: prospective and/or new employees will be required to adhere with saic`s vaccination policyFull vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work onsite at an saic locationIf applicable, prospective or new employees may seek an exemption to the vaccination requirement at contact us and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employmentEmployees working onsite at a customer location must comply with customer requirements which may include mandatory vaccination, mandatory attestation regarding one`s vaccination status and mandatory weekly or bi-weekly testing.
Target salary range: $200,001 - $225,000The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Saic® is a premier fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation`s technology transformationOur robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence, and mission solutionsUsing our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers` missions.
We are more than 26,500 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunitiesSaic is an equal opportunity employer, fostering a respectful work culture based on diversity, equity, and inclusion that values all contributorsHeadquartered in reston, virginia, saic has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billionFor more information, visit saic.com.
