Senior Communications Specialist (Poly required)

Columbia, MD (On-site)

$90K/yr – $110K/yrSenior Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own a strategic communications and marketing program from idea to impact, guiding executive messaging, stakeholder engagement, and change initiatives for diverse audiences.

  • Own strategic communications: define messaging frameworks, campaigns, and engagement for clients and leadership.
  • Lead executive-writing and delivery: produce presentations, briefings, white papers, talking points, and marketing content.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and execution of strategic communications and marketing initiatives supporting client and organizational objectives.
  • Develop communication strategies, messaging frameworks, and engagement plans for diverse audiences.
  • Research, write, and edit executive-level communications products, including presentations, briefings, white papers, talking points, articles, reports, marketing content, and outreach materials.
  • Serve as a strategic communications advisor to clients, stakeholders, and leadership teams.
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders to develop high-quality communications products and deliverables.
  • Lead communications efforts supporting change management, outreach, workforce development, and organizational initiatives.
  • Facilitate discovery sessions, workshops, meetings, and stakeholder engagement activities.
  • Provide strategic guidance and recommendations to support communications and marketing objectives.
  • Assist in managing project schedules, budgets, customer relationships, and service delivery requirements.
  • Ensure all communications products align with brand standards and maintain consistency in style, quality, and messaging.
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IDS International

IDS International is a global leader in providing comprehensive Training & Technical Services for international government projects. Our core services encompass security provision for government-owned construction sites, escorting visitors through secure facilities, and delivering extensive military training. This includes organization, battlefield communication, driving military vehicles, basic procedures, and advanced operations such as missile operations.Our Infrastructure Protection division is dedicated to safeguarding mission-critical infrastructure and facilities, even in the most hostile and challenging operational environments. We are experienced in operating in conflict zones, delivering innovative solutions for 21st-century problems.Our Expeditionary Support team provides life support services, procurement and logistics, engineering, program management, facilities operations and maintenance, construction, workforce training, deployment, and oversight. We also offer Specialized Training services to ensure that warfighters are equipped with the skills needed to navigate ever-changing global geo-political environments.In the realm of Cyber & Information Warfare, our team of leading experts and field practitioners is experienced in conflict, development, stabilization, the cyber domain, and human factors that influence operating environments. We work closely with our clients to gain an in-depth understanding of their objectives and challenges, allowing us to deliver quality, multidisciplinary solutions to even the most complex problems.With nearly 70 years of combined experience, we bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our clients. Our innovative approach and operational expertise allow us to deliver customized solutions to meet the unique needs of companies in business development, union military contingents, defense, diplomacy, development, guard services, security detail, and government, military, nonprofit, and public-sector clients.

Founded in 2006
Arlington, Virginia, USA
562 employees (65 in marketing)