Communications Specialist (Poly required)

IDS International•Columbia, MD

4d•$70,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

IDS is seeking an experienced Communications Specialist for ADG Creative, an IDS subsidiary, to support strategic communications and marketing initiatives for federal and commercial clients. The ideal candidate will develop and execute communications strategies, create compelling content for a variety of audiences, collaborate with stakeholders, and support outreach and engagement efforts. This position requires exceptional writing, editing, and presentation skills, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, English, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant communications, marketing, public affairs, or related experience preferred.
Active TS/SCI Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph required.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Ability to build strong relationships with clients, leadership, and team members.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives and competing priorities.
Self-starter with the ability to operate with limited direction.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
Writing samples required.

Responsibilities

Support corporate communications and marketing efforts, including communications strategy development, content creation, and presentations.
Plan and develop the creation and execution of strategic communications and multimedia deliverables.
Research, write, and edit tailored messaging for internal stakeholders, external partners, leadership, and current and future workforce audiences.
Collaborate with internal and external subject matter experts and stakeholders to develop briefings, white papers, talking points, articles, reports, marketing content, outreach materials, and other communications products.
Develop innovative communications approaches to support change management, outreach, workforce development, and corporate initiatives.
Coordinate and facilitate discovery sessions, workshops, and information-sharing activities.
Advise clients, provide recommendations, and support the development of strategic marketing and communications solutions.
Assist in managing project schedules, budgets, customer engagement activities, and service delivery requirements.
Ensure all communications products are aligned with brand standards and consistent in style, quality, and messaging.
Adhere to established standards, best practices, and processes for content creation, quality control, delivery, and content repurposing.
Present communications concepts and ideas effectively to clients and stakeholders.