Sr. Communications Specialist at IIIIIIUS | USA | $81K/yr – $167K/yr

Sr. Communications Specialist

USA (On-site)

$81K/yr – $167K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

Lead military-focused public affairs and integrated communications programs for a senior client-facing role at ICF Next.

Own integrated communications plans across public affairs, media relations, social media, and internal communications.
Must-have: 7+ years of public relations/public affairs experience with leadership of diverse teams.
Standout: Proven ability to write for senior military leaders or DoD/healthcare executives.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor to clients or senior leadership.
Leading and managing special projects, taskings and government programs.
Extensive and proven strategic communications planning experience with identified measured results accomplished.
Integrated strategic communications plans, social media, media relations, internal communications and strategic outreach experience.
Experience in overseeing analytics and measurement of communications impact.
Possess the ability and experience in writing and coordinating Public Affairs Guidance.
Possess the experience to write for senior military leaders, other DoD activities, or healthcare industry including speeches, OP-ED's, news articles, and messages for executive leadership.
Lead and collaborate with colleagues across various accounts to ensure integration with other disciplines, including social media, creative services, owned media, and digital services.
Manage and mentor junior staff.
Stay apprised of industry trends, including the use of AI, to advise clients.

Requirements

US Citizenship due to government requirements.
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field.
Ability to secure a public trust security clearance.
7+ years of public relations, public affairs and integrated communications experience with demonstrated experience creating dynamic communications plans for a variety of topics and leading a diverse team.
Prior civilian or military experience at the senior level preferred.

Preferred

Must have excellent and proven oral and written communications experience.
Must have the ability to lead people and manage and execute multiple strategic communications plans simultaneously, both in execution phase and planning phase.
Applying innovative techniques in public relations to generate positive digital engagement and media attention.
PR agency, journalism, corporate or government agency experience preferred.