Communications Analyst

About Blue Water Thinking

Guided by our principles of value generation, continuous innovation, customer-centricity, and vested collaboration, Blue Water Thinking proudly supports our Federal clients in achieving their Agency goals.

Founded by a decorated twenty-eight year Veteran of the United States Army, Blue Water Thinking understands and supports the mission of our Nation's war fighters, Veterans, their families and caretakers.

Leveraging our executive team's military experience and private and public sector consulting expertise, Blue Water Thinking takes an integrated "one-team" approach and brings to bear best-fit solutions, thought leadership, and grit to meet our client's transformational needs.

Fueled by our values of integrity, respect, professionalism, stewardship and customer service, the Blue Water Thinking team understands the power of the human connection, collaboration, humility and loyalty to one another, our clients and industry partners.

Lastly, our formula for success is simple: Build something good, take care of our people, keep our clients satisfied, nurture our work ethic and reputation, build long-lasting partnerships, enjoy what we do and give back as much as possible.

Job Description

Blue Water Thinking is seeking an experienced and dedicated Communications Analyst to join our team, supporting a large project at the Department of Veterans Affairs. The primary responsibility of this position is to contribute as a team member on consulting staff assignments, performing a variety of tasks that require both practical experience and advanced theoretical knowledge in communications, while understanding the overall purpose of each task assignment.

Responsibilities:

• Support the creation and distribution of internal and external communications, ensuring that all messaging is clear, accurate, and aligned with project goals.
• Support internal and external communication efforts by conducting research and gathering relevant data.
• Conduct stakeholder analysis to identify key audiences and tailor communication strategies that effectively reach diverse groups.
• Coordinate with team members and stakeholders to ensure clear and consistent messaging.
• Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of communication initiatives, providing recommendations for improvement.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure communication materials are aligned with organizational standards.
• Assist in preparing for client meetings, workshops, and briefings by developing communication materials and strategies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
• 2 years of experience in communications, public relations, or a related discipline.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in communication tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, and project management software.
• Strong writing and editing skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and manage time efficiently.
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in federal government or healthcare-related communication projects.
• Experience supporting communications efforts in a Program Management Office (PMO), ensuring messaging aligns with project governance and reporting requirements.
• Experience working on multi-channel communication campaigns, including social media, email, and web-based platforms, to ensure consistency across various channels.
• Familiarity with strategic communication planning and implementation processes.

Eligibility:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required federal public trust clearance for this role.

Compensation:

Salary for this position is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, location, the candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The proposed salary range for this position is outlined below.

Salary range: $65,000 - $80,000.

Blue Water Thinking offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, federal holidays, and a matching 401K plan.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Blue Water Thinking, LLC (BWT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status.

Applying for this Job:

• Resume must be submitted in word document format and must include dates in each section (experience, education, certifications...)
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