Communications Specialist

MANTECH; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH in Springfield, VA seeks a motivated Communications Specialist to research, write, and develop a broad range of written, spoken, and digital communications to inform, engage, and influence stakeholders across global missions.

You will support leadership and collaborate with designers to produce publications, briefs, speeches, and published articles while maintaining DoD-oriented messaging and a professional presence in all channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of experience in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or related OR 14+ years of experience in lieu of a college degree.
• Basic understanding of DoD concepts and structure.
• Strong MS Office skills and ability to present information clearly.
• Experience with graphic design tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement internal and external communication strategies and proactive marketing approaches.
• Identify and solicit potential users and stakeholder groups to improve communications processes and delivery channels.
• Provide recommendations for message development, communication channel selection, and release timing.
• Research, write, edit, and publish high-quality communications products, including print, web, electronic media, and briefings.
• Collaborate with graphic designers, photographers, illustrators, and multimedia staff to produce engaging publications.
• Prepare materials for internal publication, manage production schedules, and implement innovative communication methods.
• Support senior leadership by drafting speeches, talking points, video scripts, briefings, communication plans, and published articles.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Presentation skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or Journalism

Tools

Graphic design tools

Job description

MANTECH

Springfield, VA 22150

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

In this role, you will support leadership by researching, writing, and developing a broad range of written, spoken, and digital communications designed to inform, engage, and influence stakeholders across global missions.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and implement internal and external communication strategies and proactive marketing approaches.
• Identify and solicit potential users and stakeholder groups to improve communications processes and delivery channels.
• Provide recommendations for message development, communication channel selection, and release timing.
• Research, write, edit, and publish high-quality communications products, including print, web, electronic media, and briefings.
• Collaborate with graphic designers, photographers, illustrators, and multimedia staff to produce engaging publications.
• Prepare materials for internal publication, manage production schedules, and implement innovative communication methods.
• Support senior leadership by drafting speeches, talking points, video scripts, briefings, communication plans, and published articles.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelors degree with 7+ years of experience in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or related OR 14+ years of experience in lieu of a college degree.
• Basic understanding of Department of Defense (DoD) concepts and structure.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills, presentation skills and experience with MS Office applications.
• Experience with graphic design tools and techniques

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or Journalism (Master’s degree preferred).
• Hands-on experience with graphic design tools and visual media techniques.
• Prior experience supporting defense or intelligence community missions.

Clearance Requirements:

• An active TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain/maintain a polygraph.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copier, scanner, and computer printer.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and stakeholders, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.