Communications Specialist, Mid
The Opportunity:
The key to an organization’s growth is strong stakeholder communication that represents and supports its mission, values, and objectives. As a Communications Professional, you know how to inform and engage key audiences and help promote an organization’s desired reputation. We’re looking for an experienced Communications Specialist like you, who is ready to grow and willing to win for the client and live our mission every day. Here, you’ll advance your consulting skills to design, develop, produce, and consult on a variety of internal and external communication materials and media that support the defense community.
As a Communications Specialist on our team, you’ll closely impact the development of creative solutions to complex problems. Your self-guided yet collaborative spirit will shape and nurture relationships with team members, stakeholders, and clients to communicate technical concepts and facilitate strategic communication throughout the organization.
As a collaborator on all aspects of oral and written communications, you’ll author reports, briefs, position papers, and technical summaries. Your creative-thinking and business-oriented mindset will guide your client to inform key audiences through words, images, and sound with tools like Microsoft Office applications such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, and Adobe Creative Cloud applications and project management software.
Work with us as we design, develop, and produce communications products to change technology in the defense industry for the better.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
3+ years of experience with technical writing, presentation design, and editing technical reports or policy language
Experience with developing communications strategies for senior leaders and creating a full suite of communications materials to execute their vision
Experience with communications for the DoD or government agencies
Experience with using Microsoft Office applications, including Word and PowerPoint
Knowledge of government consulting, client service, outlining desired outcomes, developing project management plans, and helping clients achieve their objectives
Ability to work with senior leaders, respond to rapidly changing priorities, pay strict attention to detail, and adapt writing style to meet varying needs of stakeholders at varying levels
Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of experience in Strategic communications, public affairs, and or graphic design
Nice If You Have:
Experience with leading communications efforts for DoD Research and Development Programs, systems engineering, microelectronics, or engineering or emerging technology fields
Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
Ability to translate complex ideas and concepts into professional communications products
Ability to work as a self-starter in a fast-paced environment and to multi-task
Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, including developing briefings and presenting them to internal and external audiences
Master's degree
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $75,600.00 to $172,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.
- If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
- If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.
EEO Commitment
We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
