Communications Specialist

AKOYA•Washington, DC

16d•$72,000 - $82,000

About The Position

This is an exciting opportunity for an emerging communications professional to grow rapidly alongside a senior communications and stakeholder engagement expert supporting a senior leader at the U.S. Department of Energy. The right candidate will gain broad exposure to the full spectrum of government communications work — from high-stakes memos and stakeholder correspondence to communications planning and cross-office coordination — all in a fast-moving, high-visibility environment.

Requirements

Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience Alternatively, must have a Master’s degree in a relevant field and 3 years of experience
Must be based in the Eastern time zone. Location in Washington, DC-area a plus
U.S. citizenship is required with verbal and written fluency in English
Must be able to receive and maintain a federal security clearance (public trust level)
Prior exposure to communications, public affairs, or a related field (government or adjacent experience a plus)
Exceptional attention to detail — accuracy in tracking, writing, and adherence to existing processes is non-negotiable
Resilience and composure; the ability to work effectively on the fly when priorities shift
Strong written communication skills, including the ability to produce clean, professional content and correspondence for internal and external audiences
Organizational skills and a proactive, team-centered mindset; the ability to anticipate needs before they arise
Eagerness to learn, grow, and take on increasing responsibility over time

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with government policy a plus

Responsibilities

Shadowing the senior communications consultant in meetings, absorbing best practices and contributing where directed
Tracking and managing assignments, action items, and deadlines on behalf of the senior consultant
Maintaining and proactively updating status tracking spreadsheets for communications products and more with precision and consistency, to keep the efforts of multiple offices moving forward
Supporting a wide variety of communications products, including written materials, briefings, and coordination documents
Drafting and helping to review emails, newsletter content and other communications products for higher-level approvals and distribution
Serving as a liaison and point of contact across multiple offices under the DOE leader’s portfolio
Adapting quickly to shifting priorities and manage competing tasks in a dynamic environment