External Communications and Media Specialist

Censeo Consulting Group

Washington (District of Columbia)

Hybrid

USD 70,000 - 140,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and remote work opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Censeo Consulting Group, a Washington, DC-based management consulting firm, is seeking an External Communications and Media Specialist to support DHS procurement communications. The role focuses on external messaging, media responses, and stakeholder engagement for federal programs.

Ideal candidates have a BA/BS in Communications or related field and 3+ years in strategic communications, policy communications, or federal program support, with demonstrated experience working with federal agencies

Qualifications

BA/BS in Communications, Political Science, Economics, Public Policy, or closely related field.
3+ years of experience in strategic communications or federal program support.
Experience with Federal agencies and policy communications.

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver strategic communications for DHS executive leadership and external stakeholders.
Draft public-facing content, media responses, fact sheets, talking points, and speeches.
Coordinate messaging across program offices for consistency with agency priorities.
Prepare executives for media engagements, conferences, and public events.
Support rapid-turnaround responses to media and stakeholder inquiries.
Ensure communications meet federal standards for quality, accessibility, and plain language.
Provide media support to showcase findings via press releases, webinars, and conferences.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop realistic, innovative solutions.
Build and maintain strong client relationships and mitigate delivery risks.

Skills

Public policy

Federal programs

Strategic communications

Education

BA/BS in Communications

Job description

External Communications and Media Specialist

The Position:

We are seeking driven, thoughtful candidates with experience in communications, policy, and publications to support impactful initiatives for our Federal clients at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a Communications Specialist with Censeo, you will support external communications and media outreach for the DHS procurement office.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and deliver strategic communications products supporting DHS executive leadership and external stakeholder engagement.
Draft public-facing content, media responses, fact sheets, briefing materials, talking points, speeches, and stakeholder communications.
Coordinate communications activities across program offices to ensure messaging consistency and alignment with agency priorities.
Support executive preparation for media engagements, conferences, public events, panels, and town halls.
Monitor external communications requests and support rapid-turnaround responses to media, congressional, and stakeholder inquiries.
Ensure all communications products meet federal standards for quality, accessibility, branding, and plain language.
Offer media and communication support to showcase findings via press releases, webinars, and conferences
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop realistic, innovative solutions to complex challenges
Build and maintain strong client relationships, proactively identifying and mitigating delivery risks

The Ideal Candidate:

At Censeo, we value unique perspectives and a passion for solving complex problems. Our team thrives on innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to public service. We're looking for candidates who bring curiosity, initiative, and a desire to make a meaningful impact.

BA/BS requiredin Communications, Political Science, Economics, Public Policy, or a closely related field
3+ years of experience with strategic communications, performance reporting, policy communications, or federal program support
Demonstrated experience supporting or working with Federal agencies
Experience managing communications and reporting for complex, data-driven programs
Strong ability to translate complex economic and performance data into clear, concise briefings, executive-ready presentations, and public-facing digital content
Experience working across organizational boundaries to develop realistic, innovative solutions to complex policy and operational challenges
Ability to position findings effectively for public visibility while ensuring accuracy, consistency, and policy alignment
Comfort coordinating with communications teams, leadership, and subject‑matter experts on external messaging
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to synthesize complex information
Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy

The Company:

CenseoConsulting Group is atop Washington D.C. basedmanagement consulting firm dedicated to helping public sector and non-profit clients build operational excellence, deliver better outcomes, and lower cost. We take a personalized approach to strategic consulting to solve our clients’ most complex problems and build operational excellence that transforms their organizations,allowing them to better deliver on their public and social missions.

AtCenseo, our award-winning culture means you'll join a tight-knit community of 75brilliant andpassionatecolleagues. We are advocates for a better functioning public sector, and we're also good friends who know the names of each other's dogs. Our philosophyis horizontal, not hierarchical, andour open-door policy encourages a culture of entrepreneurship at all levels. We share successes, make decisions together, andfoster an environmentfor those with passion and initiative to lead. Our colleagues bring their own unique personalities to work every day and use them to help shape our growing firmin ways that reach far beyond client projects.

The Location:

Censeo Consulting Group is based in Washington D.C., a fantastic city for working professionals. We work in a hybrid setting with flexibility to work from home and work in our office conveniently located in the heart of downtown, just a few blocks away from the White House. And with many of our clients also based in D.C., we have the luxury of leaving for a meeting and being back in the office in time for post-work happy hours, team dinners, and game nights.

The Fine Print:

The salary range for this role is $70,000 - $140,000 depending on experience
Expected travel 0-10%; may increase based on business needs
This is an exempt, full-time position
This role is subject to a hybrid work schedule
Essential Physical Functions
- Sitting: Particularly for sustained periods of time
- Light Carrying: Physically transporting items weighing less than 15 pounds from one location to another

Censeo offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including paid vacation and sick leave, flexible and remote work opportunities, and tuition and training reimbursement. More information on our benefits and perks can be found at https://www.censeoconsulting.com/about/join-us/.

Censeo is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other class protected by applicable state or federal law.

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