About this role
Position Overview Type: Full-Time
Position Status: Contingent on Contract Award
Location: Alexandria, VA
Travel: Some travel expected
Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Public Trust determination
Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship required
Summary/Objective
Five Stones Research Corporation (5SRC) is collecting resumes for proposal efforts supporting The National Science Foundation's Office of Legislative & Public Affairs (OLPA) in Alexandria, VA. We are seeking experienced professionals to join our established and growing Huntsville-headquartered team upon contract award.
Essential Functions
• Collect, track, and analyze data on events, web campaigns, social media engagement, press coverage, and other outreach activities.
• Provide expertise in measuring attitudes and actions among policymakers, Congress, the public, industry, scientific and education communities, media, and other stakeholders, and use findings to refine and enhance communications strategies.
• Evaluate communication plans, digital engagement campaigns, projects, and products, draft evaluation results in clear report formats for leadership.
• Provide integrated program expertise to support compiling, analyzing, and reporting the status of campaigns and projects.
• Analyze digital engagement policies, processes, and procedures, and recommend performance measurement goals and best practices.
• Identify, compile, and analyze performance data across digital platforms to inform decision making, grow audiences, and increase engagement.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and visualizations that summarize key performance indicators (KPIs), trends, and insights.
• Collaborate with writers, editors, and digital media staff to ensure that metrics inform future content and campaign design.
• Maintain awareness of best practices in digital analytics, media monitoring, and performance evaluation.
Required Education and Experience
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience developing communication strategies and products for science-focused organizations.
• Experience evaluating and refining communications campaigns using audience feedback and performance measures.
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience developing metrics for communication plans, analyzing impact and ROI on outreach for science-focused organizations.
What We Offer:
• 401(k) Matching
• Company Events
• Dental Insurance
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Performance Incentives
• Student Loan Repayment
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vision Insurance
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Salary range $108k - $133k