Communications Specialist

Censeo Consulting Group•Washington, DC

7d•$65,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Censeo Consulting Group is seeking Communications Specialists at multiple experience levels to support the General Services Administration (GSA) Assisted Acquisition Services (AAS) organization through the Contracted Enterprise Support (ACES) program. The role supports the planning, development, and delivery of communications that keep employees, stakeholders, and program teams informed and engaged. Communications Specialists work with government leaders, program teams, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders to develop clear communications, translate complex information for diverse audiences, and support communications across programs and organizational initiatives. The role combines strategic thinking, analytical judgment, strong writing and communication skills, collaboration, and the ability to develop audience-focused content in a fast-paced environment. The position is based in Washington, D.C. Censeo describes its regular work setting as hybrid, with flexibility to work from home and in its downtown office; however, the fine print states that this role is subject to a full-time in-person work schedule in Washington, D.C., with the possibility of hybrid work if approved by the client.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, English, business, public administration, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
Experience supporting strategic communications, internal communications, public affairs, stakeholder engagement, content development, change communications, or related activities.
Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to translate complex or technical information into clear, concise, audience-appropriate communications.
Experience developing communications plans, presentations, articles, newsletters, announcements, talking points, or similar materials.
Strong organizational and project coordination skills, including the ability to manage multiple communications activities and deadlines.
Ability to collaborate effectively with government leaders, program teams, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, polished, and professional communications products.
Ability to adapt messaging, tone, and level of detail for different audiences and communications channels.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and related collaboration and productivity tools.
Early Career: 1+ years of experience in strategic communications, internal communications, public affairs, stakeholder communications, content development, change communications, or a closely related field.
Mid-Level: 4+ years of experience in strategic communications, internal communications, public affairs, stakeholder communications, content development, change communications, or a closely related field.
Senior Level: 7+ years of experience in strategic communications, internal communications, public affairs, stakeholder communications, content development, change communications, or a closely related field.

Nice To Haves

Experience with digital communications, content management, visual communications, or communications analytics.
Experience supporting GSA or another federal government agency.
Relevant communications, public relations, change management, or project management credentials.

Responsibilities

Support the development and execution of communications plans, strategies, and campaigns for programs and organizational initiatives.
Draft, edit, and review communications materials, including announcements, newsletters, articles, presentations, talking points, briefing materials, and other content.
Translate complex program, acquisition, technical, or organizational information into clear and accessible communications for different audiences.
Work with government leaders, program teams, and subject matter experts to identify communications needs and develop appropriate messaging.
Develop communications calendars, content schedules, trackers, and other tools to coordinate communications activities.
Support internal communications and employee engagement efforts to keep teams informed about organizational priorities, initiatives, and changes.
Develop executive communications, presentations, briefing materials, and talking points as needed.
Coordinate the review, approval, and distribution of communications materials.
Support communications for meetings, events, workshops, training activities, and other stakeholder engagements.
Maintain communications materials, templates, resource libraries, and related documentation.
Help ensure consistency in messaging, tone, terminology, and presentation across communications products.
Gather and analyze stakeholder feedback and other available information to evaluate communications effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
Coordinate with human capital, learning and engagement, acquisition, program management, technical, and other functional teams on communications needs.
Support change communications associated with new processes, tools, programs, or organizational initiatives.
Manage multiple communications priorities and deliverables in a deadline-driven federal consulting environment.