Communications Manager

Censeo Consulting Group

Washington (District of Columbia)

Hybrid

USD 100,000 - 130,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Flexible and remote work opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Censeo Consulting Group is seeking a Communications Manager to support DHS procurement office external communications and media outreach in Washington, DC. This hybrid role partners with DHS leadership to deliver executive correspondence, speeches, and public-facing content.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in strategic communications for federal programs, strong written and verbal skills, and the ability to translate complex data into concise briefings and presentations, while coordinating

Qualifications

BA/BS in Communications, Political Science, Economics, Public Policy, or closely related field.
6+ years of experience with strategic communications, performance reporting, policy communications, or federal program support.
Demonstrated experience supporting or working with Federal agencies.
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 theability to synthesize complex information.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

Lead delivery of executive correspondence and external communications support services for DHS leadership.
Serve as the primary communications lead responsible for task planning, quality management, workload prioritization, and stakeholder coordination.
Oversee development of executive correspondence, speeches, talking points, briefing materials, media responses, and public‑facing communications products.
Provide strategic communications counsel to government leadership and support high‑visibility communications initiatives.
Establish and manage correspondence tracking processes, content governance frameworks, and quality assurance procedures.
Coordinate activities across communications, correspondence, and digital content teams to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
Monitor risks, priorities, and emerging communications requirements while ensuring consistent quality across all deliverables

Skills

Strategic communications

Performance reporting

Policy communications

Federal program support

Public sector experience

Data-driven reporting

Executive briefing prep

External messaging

Cross-org collaboration

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Education

BA/BS in Communications, Political Science, Economics, Public Policy, or closely related field

Job description

Communications Manager

The Position:

We are seeking driven, thoughtful candidates with experience in communications, policy, and publications to support impactful initiatives for our Federal clients at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a Communications Specialist with Censeo, you will support external communications and media outreach for the DHS procurement office.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead delivery of executive correspondence and external communications support services for DHS leadership.
Serve as the primary communications lead responsible for task planning, quality management, workload prioritization, and stakeholder coordination.
Oversee development of executive correspondence, speeches, talking points, briefing materials, media responses, and public-facing communications products.
Provide strategic communications counsel to government leadership and support high-visibility communications initiatives.
Establish and manage correspondence tracking processes, content governance frameworks, and quality assurance procedures.
Coordinate activities across communications, correspondence, and digital content teams to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
Monitor risks, priorities, and emerging communications requirements while ensuring consistent quality across all deliverables

The Ideal Candidate:

At Censeo, we value unique perspectives and a passion for solving complex problems. Our team thrives on innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to public service. We’re looking for candidates who bring curiosity, initiative, and a desire to make a meaningful impact.

BA/BS requiredin Communications, Political Science, Economics, Public Policy, or a closely related field
6+ years of experience with strategic communications, performance reporting, policy communications, or federal program support
Demonstrated experience supporting or working with Federal agencies
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 theability to synthesize complex information
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy

The Company:

CenseoConsulting Group is atop Washington D.C. basedmanagement consulting firm dedicated to helping public sector and non-profit clients build operational excellence, deliver better outcomes, and lower cost. We take a personalized approach to strategic consulting to solve our clients’ most complex problems and build operational excellence that transforms their organizations,allowing them to better deliver on their public and social missions. AtCenseo, our award-winning culture means you’ll join a tight-knit community of 75brilliant andpassionatecolleagues.We are advocates for a better functioning public sector,and we’re also good friends who know the names of each other’s dogs.Our philosophyis horizontal, not hierarchical, andour open-door policy encourages a culture of entrepreneurship at all levels.We share successes, make decisions together,andfoster an environmentfor those with passion and initiative to lead.Our colleagues bring their own unique personalities to work every day and use them to help shape our growing firmin ways that reach far beyond client projects.

The Location:

Censeo Consulting Group is based in Washington D.C., a fantastic city for working professionals. We work in a hybrid setting with flexibility to work from home and work in our office conveniently located in the heart of downtown, just a few blocks away from the White House. And with many of our clients also based in D.C., we have the luxury of leaving for a meeting and being back in the office in time for post-work happy hours, team dinners, and game nights.

The Fine Print:

The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $130,000 depending on experience
Expected travel 0-10%; may increase based on business needs
This is an exempt, full-time position
This role is subject to a hybrid work schedule
Essential Physical Functions
- Sitting: Particularly for sustained periods of time
- Light Carrying: Physically transporting items weighing less than 15 pounds from one location to another

Censeo offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including paid vacation and sick leave, flexible and remote work opportunities, and tuition and training reimbursement. More information on our benefits and perks can be found at https://www.censeoconsulting.com/about/join-us/.

Censeo is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other class protected by applicable state or federal law.

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