Senior Communications Specialist, External Affairs (Clearance Required)

ICF International • Arlington, VA

415d • $87,069 - $148,017 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Communications Specialist, External Affairs at ICF is a strategic role focused on enhancing the organization's public affairs and public relations efforts. This position requires a creative storyteller with expertise in media relations, content strategy, and corporate reputation management. The specialist will collaborate with business leaders to develop tailored communication strategies, oversee media relations, and manage social media properties, all while ensuring alignment with internal communications. This hybrid role necessitates one day a month on-site in Arlington, VA.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required by federal government for position.
• SCI Level Government Clearance required by contract.
• 10 years of experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Affairs, Marketing, or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to keep pace and thrive in a rapidly changing environment.
• Experience supporting senior-level executives, preferably in high technology or science-based industries.
• Experience creating and implementing campaigns with social media strategies and tactics for reaching target audiences.
• Experience with wide-ranging media: digital, print, TV, radio, technology and scientific trade press and journals.
• Experience in technology-related communications with the ability to understand and articulate technology-driven solutions.
• Outstanding writing and editing skills; writing samples will be requested. Other portfolio samples encouraged.
• Strong project management skills and appetite for working on multiple projects for different clients at the same time.

Responsibilities

• Partner with communications team and business leaders to develop content and campaign strategies tailored to reach all stakeholders.
• Proactive story development and execution, developing strategies and plans for print, broadcast, and digital storytelling.
• Manage development of owned content (e.g. blogs, video pieces) and earned media opportunities.
• Identify and monitor cross-divisional dependencies for rapid product publication in a dynamic environment.
• Manage company social media properties including creating and administering content on all social platforms and monitoring site metrics and activity.
• Serve as primary partner, providing public and media relations counsel for business leads in invention, start-up, and licensing.
• Identify emerging news trends which may impact the organization and drive communications planning and response.
• Inform and sync with internal communications efforts.
• Manage message development and work with the communications team to ensure all internal and external stories reflect the most current key messaging.
• Manage and oversee professional development of junior staff to ensure team is operating efficiently and effectively.

Benefits

• Reasonable Accommodations for disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible work environment with hybrid options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree