Communications Specialist

TechOp Solutions International; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

TechOp Solutions International is seeking a Communications Specialist to provide technical writing, editing, and stakeholder communications support to a federal program office. This role translates complex research, development, and innovation activities into clear materials for senior leaders and external audiences.

You will work with program leadership to ensure communications are accurate and aligned with program objectives, managing multiple deadlines in a federal environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, English, public affairs, business, or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years of professional technical writing, editing, or strategic communications experience.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Demonstrated ability to simplify technical or policy information for executive and stakeholder audiences.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a federal environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop communications materials supporting the enterprise innovation, research, and development strategy and related implementation activities.
• Draft, edit, and format governance documents, decision memoranda, briefings, reports, meeting materials, fact sheets, and executive correspondence.
• Maintain content on the client intranet and program website, Microsoft Teams sites, SharePoint sites, and other approved collaboration platforms.
• Review PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat products for accuracy, clarity, consistency, and compliance with client writing, branding, and communications guidance.
• Performs additional duties as assigned

Skills

Technical Writing

Editing

Stakeholder communications

Policy communication

Federal environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or related field

Tools

MS Teams

SharePoint

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

TechOp Solutions International is seeking a Communications Specialist to provide technical writing, editing, and stakeholder communications support to a federal program office. This individual will translate complex research, development, and innovation activities into clear, concise, and audience-appropriate materials for senior leaders, client organizations, and external stakeholders. The Communications Specialist will work closely with program leadership and subject‑matter experts to ensure communications are accurate, consistent, and aligned with program objectives.

Duties:

• Develop communications materials supporting the enterprise innovation, research, and development strategy and related implementation activities.
• Draft, edit, and format governance documents, decision memoranda, briefings, reports, meeting materials, fact sheets, and executive correspondence.
• Maintain content on the client intranet and program website, Microsoft Teams sites, SharePoint sites, and other approved collaboration platforms.
• Review PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat products for accuracy, clarity, consistency, and compliance with client writing, branding, and communications guidance.
• Performs additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, English, public affairs, business, or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years of professional technical writing, editing, or strategic communications experience.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Demonstrated ability to simplify technical or policy information for executive and stakeholder audiences.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a federal environment.

Benefits

TechOp Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.