Communications Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• BA/BS required in Communications, Political Science, Economics, Public Policy, or a closely related field
• 5-10+ years of experience with strategic communications, performance reporting, policy communications, or federal program support
• Demonstrated experience supporting or working with Federal agencies (Department of State strongly preferred)
• Experience managing communications and reporting for complex, data‑driven programs
• Strong ability to translate complex economic and performance data into clear, concise briefings, executive‑ready presentations, and public‑facing digital content
• Experience working across organizational boundaries to develop realistic, innovative solutions to complex policy and operational challenges
• Ability to position findings effectively for public visibility while ensuring accuracy, consistency, and policy alignment
• Comfort coordinating with communications teams, leadership, and subject‑matter experts on external messaging
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to synthesize complex information
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Responsibilities

• Create briefings and presentations for Department of State staff to deliver to other government agencies, Congress, and private sector partners
• Develop custom economic impact reports for different audiences (government, industry, academia, public policy groups)
• Produce the Annual Performance Plan and Report, along with Annual Strategic Reviews detailing performance outcomes, evaluation insights, and forward-looking recommendations
• Issue quarterly and monthly performance briefs to keep all stakeholders informed of progress and emerging issues
• Generate tailored reports and digital content that translate complex data into actionable insights for policymakers, industry partners, and the public
• Integrate findings into SelectUSA, Commerce, Labor, and workforce development conversations
• Offer media and communication support to showcase findings via press releases, webinars, and conferences
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop realistic, innovative solutions to complex challenges
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, proactively identifying and mitigating delivery risks

Benefits

• paid vacation and sick leave
• flexible and remote work opportunities
• tuition and training reimbursement