Communications Specialist

*This position is contingent upon contract award*

Job purpose

The Communications Specialist plans and delivers strategic communications across written, digital, social-media, web, briefing, and multimedia channels while maintaining consistent organizational messaging and measuring campaign effectiveness.

Duties and responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic communication plans that align with organizational goals and priorities.
• Create content for various communication channels, including newsletters, press releases, social media, and websites, ensuring consistency in messaging.
• Manage and update the organization's social media presence, engaging with audiences and monitoring for brand-related discussions.
• Analyze communication campaign effectiveness through metrics and analytics, reporting results to senior leadership to inform future strategies.
• Develop talking points, speeches, and briefing materials for leadership to support public appearances and stakeholder meetings.
• Produce multimedia content, including videos, graphics, and infographics, to enhance engagement and convey key messages visually.
• Organize and support internal communication initiatives to keep staff informed about policies, events, and organizational changes.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure aligned messaging and cohesive branding across all organizational communication efforts.
• Maintain a calendar of communication activities, ensuring timely and strategic delivery of content and announcements.
• Develop and manage strategic partnerships with external organizations to extend reach and enhance brand visibility.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to develop strategic communication plans and create clear content for executive, digital, social-media, web, and multimedia channels.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in related field.

Years of Relative Work Experience:

• Three (3) years' experience providing strategic communications, public affairs, marketing, or corporate communications support.

Clearance:

• Minimum Tier 1 background investigation and Government-access eligibility are required; an active Secret clearance is required before supporting classified events or tasks.