Communications Specialist
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. This position suits professionals who combine strong writing and communication skills with the ability to understand complex topics, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and develop audience-focused content in a fast-paced environment. The role is described as exempt and full-time. The schedule is full-time in person in Washington, D.C., with the possibility of hybrid work if approved by the client. Censeo Consulting Group is a Washington, D.C.-based management consulting firm serving public-sector and nonprofit clients. The company describes its culture as collaborative, horizontal, and entrepreneurial. The position offers a salary range of $65,000–$150,000, depending on experience, and a competitive compensation and benefits package.
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 candidates: at least 1 year of experience in a related field.
- Mid-level candidates: at least 4 years of experience in a related field.
- Senior-level candidates: at least 7 years of experience in a 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 announcements, newsletters, articles, presentations, talking points, briefing materials, and other communications.
- Translate complex program, acquisition, technical, or organizational information into clear, accessible communications for different audiences.
- Work with government leaders, program teams, and subject matter experts to identify communications needs and develop messaging.
- Develop communications calendars, content schedules, trackers, and other coordination tools.
- Support internal communications and employee engagement efforts related to 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 related to new processes, tools, programs, or organizational initiatives.
- Manage multiple communications priorities and deliverables in a deadline-driven federal consulting environment.
Benefits
- Paid vacation and sick leave.
- Flexible and remote work opportunities.
- Tuition and training reimbursement.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
