Communications Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Communications Specialist to lead a team managing communications end to end. You will craft plans, develop strategies and key messages across channels to support client initiatives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement system-based solutions.

The role demands strong executive communications, writing/editing, and ability to handle technical materials while ensuring approvals. Public Trust clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with communications.
• 3+ years leading and directing the work of a team.
• 3+ years creating executive-level presentations using Microsoft Office.
• Experience developing communications strategies and executing plans to improve adoption of new products, programs, or policies.
• Experience writing and editing communications with organizational approvals.
• Ability to work with technical documentation for systems, applications, and business processes.

Responsibilities

• Direct the work of a team to manage communications activities end to end.
• Collaborate across functional teams to implement system or process-based solutions.
• Formulate communications plans and activities to support client initiatives and develop strategies and key messages.

Skills

Communications

Team leadership

Executive presentations

Communications strategy

Writing & editing

Cross-functional collaboration

Public Trust clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Opportunity:

As a Communications Specialist on our team, you’ll be responsible for directing the work of a team to manage communications activities end to end, including collaborating across functional teams to implement system or process-based solutions. You\'ll formulate communications plans and activities to support our client\'s initiatives and develop, implement, and communicate strategies and key messages in clear and concise language using a variety of communication materials and media.

Job Number: R0244326

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience with communications
• 3+ years of experience leading and directing the work of a team
• 3+ years of experience creating executive-level presentations using tools such as the Microsoft Office suite
• Experience developing communications strategies and executing plans to improve the adoption of new products, programs, or policies
• Experience writing and editing communications while adhering to organizational approval and clearance processes
• Ability to work with technical documentation for systems, applications, and business processes
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including leadership, developers, public health analysts, or scientists
• Ability to independently draft communications about complex technical information with a set of stakeholders from business and technical organizations and provide accurate and timely advice, opinions, and recommendations that will have a positive impact on the business
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
• Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience supporting a public health or federal health program
• Experience in strategic communications for IT system implementation planning
• Experience writing and editing material in a journalistic style for publication on workforce messages and newsletters
• Experience with web content management systems, including SharePoint, WordPress, or Digital First Editor
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communications skills

Vetting:

Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,500.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.