Communications Consultant

Partner Forces•Arlington, VA

4d•$95,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Partner Forces is seeking a Consultant to support strategic communications and stakeholder engagement for a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) client. The role prioritizes building trusted client relationships and serving as a valued advisor to government leaders. The ideal candidate understands client missions, priorities, challenges, and working styles; listens actively; anticipates needs; and brings forward thoughtful solutions. They are comfortable developing executive-level communications, facilitating discussions with diverse stakeholders, and providing candid counsel to client leadership. The position calls for a proactive, personable, collaborative, low-ego professional who can navigate ambiguity, build credibility quickly, and take ownership independently. The Consultant will advise client leadership, develop and execute communications plans, translate complex information for varied audiences, and prepare high-visibility communications products. They will coordinate messaging across teams and stakeholders, support stakeholder engagement, improve communications processes, and manage competing priorities and sensitive dynamics with discretion and sound judgment. The anticipated salary range is $95,000–$120,000. Compensation decisions take relevant experience, specialized expertise, clearance level, and role requirements into account.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
5–7 years of experience supporting federal government programs, consulting engagements, or related project management efforts.
Experience supporting DHS or other federal civilian agencies.
Demonstrated ability to build and sustain trusted relationships with government clients, advise senior leaders, and navigate complex stakeholder environments.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, including the ability to connect with diverse personalities, build credibility, and influence without formal authority.
Strong strategic communications experience, including executive messaging, stakeholder communications, briefing development, and communications planning.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex information into clear, actionable messaging.
Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset; ability to anticipate client needs, exercise sound judgment, and take initiative.
Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
Ability to navigate ambiguity, sensitive situations, and shifting client priorities with professionalism and diplomacy.
Collaborative, low-ego approach and commitment to exceptional client service.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DHS suitability determination or security clearance, as required.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain trusted relationships with government clients and serve as an advisor on strategic communications, stakeholder engagement, and mission priorities.
Serve as a strategic thought partner to client leadership by anticipating needs, recommending actions, and helping navigate complex or sensitive communications challenges.
Develop and execute strategic communications plans aligned with client priorities, mission objectives, and stakeholder needs.
Translate complex operational and technical information into clear, compelling messaging for executive, government, and other stakeholder audiences.
Draft and refine executive briefings, talking points, presentations, correspondence, reports, and other high-visibility communications products.
Coordinate communications among internal teams, government stakeholders, and external partners to ensure consistent messaging and alignment.
Support stakeholder engagement activities, including meeting preparation, facilitation, follow-up, and relationship management.
Identify opportunities to strengthen communications processes, improve information sharing, and enhance stakeholder engagement.
Manage competing priorities and time-sensitive deliverables while maintaining quality, responsiveness, and attention to detail.
Navigate sensitive stakeholder dynamics with professionalism, diplomacy, discretion, and sound judgment.