Legal and Communications Analyst
Description: Vistra is seeking a Legal and Communications Analyst to assist with project management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communications pertaining to Department of Defense juvenile jurisdiction data and systems. Key Responsibilities include: • Prepare and track progress against project plans. • Assist with researching and preparing answers to questions pertaining to legal and real estate (real property) matters. • Categorize questions and answers and creates/maintains a comprehensive Frequently Asked Questions resource. • Create messaging, memorandums, and other strategic communications to guide implementation and use of juvenile jurisdiction information system. • Assist with developing template and drafting content for annual report that summarizes jurisdictional status of military bases and legislative considerations, as needed. • Conduct legal reviews of juvenile jurisdiction data to identify legal discrepancies and propose resolutions. • Create clear and comprehensive strategic communications and stakeholder resources for military leadership, legislators, and legal SMEs concerning complex jurisdictional issues • Provide clear verbal and written communications to a variety of stakeholders in alignment with DoD style expectations Requirements: • Juris Doctor (J.D.) or bachelor’s degree in communications or a related technical field and 3+ years of experience required. • 3+ years of experience in analyzing or communicating legal jurisdiction issues (e.g., real property, real estate) • 1+ year of experience in project management activities including project schedule management, stakeholder coordination, and communication of issues/risks • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail • Active (or inactive) Public Trust or Security clearance is required. Additional preferred qualifications: • Experience with and/or understanding of juvenile jurisdiction • Experience with either the DSLO or in the JAG Corps • Expertise in Government Services Administration jurisdictional labels and retrocession procedures • Understanding of federal legislative processes and impacts • Experience creating comprehensive Frequently Asked Questions • Experience producing strategic communications for military audiences • Experience writing reports to senior leaders About Vistra: Vistra Communications, doing business as Vistra and Vistra Federal Solutions, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Tampa, FL with an office in Springfield, VA providing professional support serviced to Defense, Federal, and Civilian Agencies. Approximately 25% of our “team member” employees work in the National Capital Region, providing communications, outreach, and organizational transformation services to our public sector customers. Vistra provides medical, dental, and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, Paid Time Off, Parental and Bereavement Leave, and Professional Development, among other benefits. US Citizenship Required: Due to the requirements of the federal contract that this position supports, U.S. citizenship is required. Citizenship will be confirmed via I-9/E-Verify at the start of employment. Apply tot his job