Communications Specialist

Goldbelt, Inc.; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Goldbelt, Inc. is seeking a Senior Communications Specialist in Arlington, VA to provide senior-level communications integration and executive messaging support for the OASA (IE&E), SID.

The role focuses on enterprise-level synchronization, executive communications architecture, and cross-functional message integration, not routine public affairs. Responsibilities include coordinating with ACOO and HQDA, drafting talking points and speeches, and supporting senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field with 5+ years supporting Senior Government Officials.
• Experience developing strategic communications in a DoW environment.
• Experience coordinating with PAO, Congressional Affairs, and external stakeholders to align messaging.
• Active Tier-1 or SECRET security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal integrator for unified messaging across DoW/Army channels.
• Draft executive talking points, speeches, and press responses.
• Support SES/General Officers communication priorities.

Skills

MS Office

SharePoint

Teams

Executive writing

Strong communication

Public affairs coordination

DoW/Army PA processes

Time management

Stakeholder engagement

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications/PA/Journalism

5+ years supporting Senior Government Officials

Security clearance: Tier-1 or SECRET

Job description

Overview

Accelerating the delivery of care and providing superior force health readiness across the Military, Federal, and Civilian landscapes. Taku is committed to providing transformative and comprehensive health operational capabilities to support customers across scientific, clinical, technological, and program management areas.

Summary

The Communications Specialist shall provide senior-level communications integration and executive messaging support to the OASA (IE&E), Strategic Integration Directorate (SID). This support is focused on enterprise-level synchronization, executive communications architecture, and cross-functional message integration - not routine public affairs or social media execution.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions

• Shall function as the principal integrator between OASA IE&E leadership, Army Communications Outreach Office (ACOO), Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA) elements and installation stakeholders to ensure unified, strategically aligned messaging across installations, energy, environment, housing and transformation initiatives.
• The role focuses on strategic coherence and integration, not routine public affairs.

Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Knowledge

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Teams, and digital communication platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to draft and edit executive-level products (talking points, speeches, correspondence, and press responses).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience support SES Flag/General Officers, or political appointees.
• Familiarity with DoW/Army public affairs processes and coordination requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet tight deadlines, and proactively support senior leader communication priorities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Affairs, Journalism, Marketing, or related field, with 5+ years of relevant experience supporting Senior Government Officials.
• Experience developing and executing strategic communications in a Department of War (DoW) environment
• Experience coordinating with Public Affairs Offices (PAO), Congressional Affairs, and external stakeholders to align messaging.
• Active Tier-1 or SECRET security clearance

Pay and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $113,000.00 to $125,000.00 annually.

• We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience.
• As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.