Outreach Support Specialist

Akima, LLC•District of Columbia, DC

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Akima Secure Technologies is hiring an Outreach Support Specialist to provide dedicated communications support to the Bureau of Global Acquisitions (GA) Front Office for a Department of State client in Washington, DC. The specialist will work closely with and assist the Senior Outreach and Engagement Advisor in carrying out the GA Front Office’s internal and external communications priorities on behalf of the Chief Acquisition Officer. The role involves researching, developing, planning, designing, and maintaining communications policies and materials; preparing and overseeing the release of internal communications; and supporting corporate events and communications channels. The position requires moderate skill and developing proficiency, is performed under general supervision, and involves handling moderately complex issues while referring more complex matters to higher-level staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, or a similar field.
3–5 years of relevant work experience.
Proficiency in Salesforce and Canva for graphic design.
Strong writing skills to support speechwriting, newsletters, and web content.
Experience assisting with organizational social media management.
Familiarity with basic engagement analytics and reporting.
Ability to work collaboratively and responsively to support the Advisor’s day-to-day communications needs.
Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Active Secret Security Clearance preferred.
Experience with LinkedIn is preferred.

Responsibilities

Research, develop, plan, design, and maintain policies and materials for conveying messages.
Write, edit, review, and oversee the release of internal communications, including intranet content, newsletters, emails and memos, webcasts, presentations, and speeches.
Work with the marketing and external communications team to plan internal and external corporate events.
Develop, improve, and/or implement new and existing communications avenues.
Conduct tasks and assignments as directed.
Work under general supervision, handle moderately complex issues and problems, and refer more complex issues to higher-level staff.
Collaborate and respond to the Advisor’s day-to-day communications needs.