Federal Strategy & Communications Consultant (Part-Time)

Corner Alliance; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

Corner Alliance is seeking a Strategic Communications Consultant II to support a federal R&D program based in Boulder, CO. The role starts as part-time (approx. 20 hours/week) with potential to grow to full-time as the project advances.

The candidate will write and edit high-volume communications across formats, translate technical content into plain language, and develop strategic communications plans. You will track engagement metrics, mentor junior staff, and contribute to business

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of related experience in government outreach/strategic communications, preferably in the STEM domain.
• Experience developing, finalizing, and implementing a comprehensive outreach/strategic communications plan while managing multiple tasks to move milestones forward.
• Comfortable with developing written editorial and social media content related to advanced telecommunications and electrical engineering concepts including but not limited to public safety, 6G communications, automation and machine learning, spectrum science, quantum, non-terrestrial networks, and metrology.
• Proficiency in developing, tracking, and presenting engagement metrics, encompassing social media, website traffic, and broader stakeholder involvement efforts.
• Experience coordinating the development of marketing materials and managing speaking engagements, webinars, conferences, social media, and publications to enhance outreach presence.
• Direct experience working on a day-to-day (face-to-face) basis providing advice to clients and/or senior officials.
• Commitment to professional development and staying abreast of industry trends and innovations.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with clients and team to deliver strategic communications content across formats (articles, social media, internal communications).
• Translate complex technical content into clear, plain language for diverse audiences.
• Develop and implement strategic communication plans aligned with client objectives.
• Establish and track KPIs and metrics to measure effectiveness of communication efforts.
• Mentor junior team members and provide constructive feedback for skill development.
• Track and analyze communication data (website, social media, media coverage) and prepare regular reports.

Skills

Strategic communications

Government outreach

Written communication

Verbal communication

Project management

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Corner Alliance is seeking a Strategic Communications Consultant II to support a federal R&D program based in Boulder, CO. The role starts as part-time (approx. 20 hours/week) with potential to grow to full-time as the project advances.

The candidate will write and edit high-volume communications across formats, translate technical content into plain language, and develop strategic communications plans. You will track engagement metrics, mentor junior staff, and contribute to business