Communications Specialist

Accenture Federal Services•Arlington, VA

4d•$135,200 - $278,500

About The Position

The Communications Specialist will develop communications strategies and create materials to align stakeholders, ensure engagement, and support program goals. The specialist will develop and implement a comprehensive program communications strategy. The specialist will create various communications materials, including newsletters, presentations, and reports, tailored to different stakeholder groups. The specialist will manage stakeholder engagement activities, including organizing and facilitating stakeholder meetings and events. The specialist will develop and maintain a stakeholder management plan, identifying key stakeholders and their communication needs. The specialist will collaborate with technical teams to translate complex information into clear, concise messages for various audiences. The specialist will manage the program's internal and external communication channels, including websites, social media, and collaboration platforms. The specialist will measure the effectiveness of communication efforts and adjust strategies as needed. The specialist will support change management initiatives by developing targeted communications to facilitate adoption of new processes or technologies. The specialist will stay informed about best practices in strategic communications and stakeholder engagement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
At least 8 years of experience developing program communications, stakeholder engagement, and preparing technical communications material
Active Secret, Top Secret, TS/SCI, or TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required, depending on position

Responsibilities

Develop communications strategies and create materials to align stakeholders, ensure engagement, and support program goals.
Develop and implement a comprehensive program communications strategy.
Create various communications materials, including newsletters, presentations, and reports, tailored to different stakeholder groups.
Manage stakeholder engagement activities, including organizing and facilitating stakeholder meetings and events.
Develop and maintain a stakeholder management plan, identifying key stakeholders and their communication needs.
Collaborate with technical teams to translate complex information into clear, concise messages for various audiences.
Manage the program's internal and external communication channels, including websites, social media, and collaboration platforms.
Measure the effectiveness of communication efforts and adjust strategies as needed.
Support change management initiatives by developing targeted communications to facilitate adoption of new processes or technologies.
Stay informed about best practices in strategic communications and stakeholder engagement.