Marketing and Communications Strategist (Top Secret cleared)

ICF Next; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 81,147 - 137,949; Full time

Job summary

ICF Next is looking for a Marketing & Communications Lead in Washington, D.C. to support federal clients in recruitment marketing and employer branding. This full-time onsite role requires collaboration with government stakeholders to develop and execute integrated marketing campaigns. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 3 years of experience in marketing or communications. The position offers a salary ranging from $81,147 to $137,949 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance required.
• Ability to work onsite full-time in Washington, DC.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• 3+ years of professional experience in marketing or communications.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of marketing initiatives.
• Coordinate delivery of marketing products across channels.
• Monitor campaign performance and contribute to KPI tracking.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, or related field

Tools

Monday.com

Jira

Box

SharePoint

Job description

ICF Next is seeking a Marketing & Communications Lead to support a high‑visibility federal client within the national security space, focused on large‑scale recruitment marketing and employer branding initiatives. The role is fully onsite in a secure government environment in Washington, D.C. and requires close, day‑to‑day collaboration with client stakeholders.

What You Will Do

• Support the planning and execution of integrated marketing and communications initiatives aligned with recruitment and employer branding objectives
• Coordinate development and delivery of marketing and communications products across channels, ensuring consistency in messaging, tone, and brand standards
• Collaborate onsite with government stakeholders and cross‑functional teams (creative, analytics, paid media, program leadership) to align priorities and deliverables
• Contribute to development of campaign plans, messaging frameworks, content calendars, and creative briefs
• Support execution of multi‑channel campaigns across digital, social, paid media, email/SMS, web, print, and event environments
• Monitor campaign performance and contribute to KPI tracking, reporting, and optimization efforts
• Support stakeholder engagement activities, including meetings, briefings, and event coordination
• Maintain collaboration tools, workflow tracking, and documentation to support program execution and transparency
• Ensure all communications materials meet Section 508 accessibility standards and quality expectations
• Identify trends, audience insights, and competitive factors to inform ongoing recruitment marketing strategies
• Support quality control reviews to ensure all deliverables are accurate, consistent, and aligned with client objectives

Basic Qualifications

• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance required
• Ability to work onsite full‑time in Washington, DC
• U.S. citizenship required
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or related field
• 3+ years of professional experience in marketing, communications, employer branding, or integrated campaign coordination

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal government or public‑sector communications programs
• Familiarity with recruitment marketing, employer branding, or talent acquisition campaigns
• Experience working across multiple marketing channels (digital, social, paid media, email, events)
• Experience supporting integrated campaigns and cross‑functional team coordination
• Familiarity with analytics, KPI reporting, and data‑driven marketing environments
• Experience using collaboration or project management tools (e.g., Monday.com, Jira, Box, SharePoint)

Professional Skills

• Strong organizational and coordination skills across multiple stakeholders and workstreams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to synthesize information and contribute to strategic decision‑making
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across interdisciplinary teams

Benefits & Compensation

Full‑time pay range: $81,147.00 – $137,949.00 (based on experience, qualifications, and location).

ICF is an equal‑opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Reasonable accommodations are available for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs.