GovCIO is currently hiring for a Senior Communications and Policy Analyst to support program management, public relations, strategic planning, policy review and reporting activities at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This role will provide support to a team of analysts and communications specialists to execute government taskings and various programmatic needs.

Responsibilities:

Provide advisory and communications support on an array of activities including building presentations and briefing materials, drafting responses to congressional correspondence and requests for information, and editing documents for senior leadership
Build and maintain collaborative and strategic relationships with federal law enforcement managers and subject matter experts
Quickly analyze, interpret, and convey complex and technical mission-related policies, procedures, and programs using clear and succinct language
Track and report the progress of fluid and high-profile written tasks, subtasks, and reports
Assist clients and team members with ad hoc requests including research, process improvement, and a variety of fast-moving special projects
Collaborate with multiple stakeholders, such as mission leadership, external organizations, and other internal program teams to collect and compile information to ensure timely responses to requests and ad hoc assignments
Facilitate the needs, issues, and challenges faced by the clients; perform gap analysis and recommend solutions
Support to cross-discipline team members to make sure that all parties are on track with project requirements, deadlines, and schedules
Provide input into creating strategic materials including but not limited to; graphic design, videos, marketing materials, press releases, strategic plans, SOPs, and guidebooks
Develop, gather and disseminate information and documentation among both customers and external stakeholders in support of the program

Requirements:

Bachelors with 10+ years of work experience (2 years of experience may be removed for a masters degree)
Experience working in a dynamic, quick turn environment relating to matters of Homeland Security, National Security, and/or Law Enforcement
Ability to attain and maintain DHS clearance (US citizenship required)
Ability to translate mission needs into tactical execution of visual artifacts, reports, taskings and overall policy analysis
Excellent oral communication skills
Strong problem-solving and organizational abilities
Ability to work independently in an extremely fast-paced environment
Ability to foster collaborative relationships with other team and external stakeholders
Be flexible to change direction on a moment's notice while also tracking/executing tasks in progress
Ability to think 'outside of the box' while communicating or dealing with a variety of situations
Possess clear understanding of the activities, roles, and responsibilities on large scale projects

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