Communications Specialist

ManTech; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH seeks a motivated Communications Specialist to join our team in Columbia, MD. This temporary position focuses on developing and executing strategic communications for diverse programs, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and delivering timely, accurate information during incidents.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with substantial experience, strong writing skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. TS/SCI w/ Polygraph clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 9+ years of experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements comprehensive communications strategies aligned with goals.
• Produces high-quality written content for press releases, reports, presentations, and internal communications.
• Builds and maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear and consistent communication.
• Manages and responds to RFIs from various stakeholders, ensuring timely and accurate information delivery.
• Assists in crisis communications, providing timely and accurate information to mitigate impact.
• Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of communications strategies and initiatives, using data to inform improvements.
• Temporary position that ends in July 2027.

Skills

Exceptional written and verbal skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

Bachelor's degree + 9+ years experience

High School Diploma/GED + 12+ years experience

Associate's degree + 11+ years experience

Master's Degree + 7+ years experience

PhD + 5+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Website creation

Job description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Communications Specialist to join our team in Columbia, MD.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develops and implements comprehensive communications strategies that align with organizational goals and objectives while ensuring all communications are consistent with the organization's mission, values, and messaging guidelines.

• Produce high-quality written content for various communications channels, including press releases, reports, presentations, and internal communications.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring clear and consistent communication.

• Manages and responds to Requests for Information (RFI) from various stakeholders, ensuring timely and accurate information delivery.

• Assists in managing communication during crisis situations, providing timely and accurate information to mitigate impact.

• Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of communications strategies and initiatives, using data to inform improvements.

• This is a temporary position that is anticipated to end in July 2027.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and 9+ years of experience OR High School Diploma/GED and 12+ years of experience OR Associate's degree and 11+ years of experience OR Master's Degree and 7+ years of experience OR PhD with 5+ years of experience.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of tools.

• Ability to work on several products concurrently while managing competing deadlines.

• Exceptional written and verbal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field. Experience working as a Public Affairs Officer or other strategic communications roles.

• Experience serving as a Public Affairs Officer or other related strategic communications role.

• Proficiency in creating and maintaining websites.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have a current/active TS/SCI w/Polygraph

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% or more of the time.

• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.

• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations

• Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations

MANTECH International Corporation considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at [e-mail] and provide your name and contact information.