Public Relations Specialist, Strategic Communications (Hybrid)

ICF; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 88,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Join ICF Next as a Public Relations Specialist, where you’ll focus on strategic communications within a cybersecurity-focused organization. This is a dynamic role requiring expertise in public relations and a commitment to impactful communication efforts. You'll support clients through event-related activities and deliver high-quality communications products that meet organizational priorities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years media-related experience required.
• Ability to obtain DHS Fitness Determination.
• Public affairs/public relations background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft and edit strategic communications on national security topics.
• Prepare materials for leadership concerning breaking events.
• Coordinate with teams to employ task management workflows.

Skills

Communication

Research

Organizational Skills

Education

BS/BA in Marketing, PR, Communications, or related field

Job description

@ ICF Next, we are fearless in finding new ways to solve problems, relentless in making sure it pays off for our clients and committed to making a positive change in the world.

Here’s your chance to join our award-winning agency, ICF Next. We’re changemakers, a community of mission driven creatives, communicators, strategists, and technologists. We’re searching our next Public Relations Specialist. This role requires a public affairs/public relations background and will focus on communication and event related activities that support a cybersecurity-focused organization.

Strong candidates will have experience preparing client-ready deliverables, handling quick turn writing requests, managing email correspondence, and event trackers. If you are passionate about strategic communications and have the requisite prior experience, we'd love to talk to you. This is an exciting role offering excellent opportunities to work in a dynamic, collaborative, and uniquely positioned organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fostering a relationship as a close, trusted advisor with a senior federal communications leader.
• Drafting and editing strategic communications products on complex and sensitive national security and infrastructure security topics for internal and external audiences.
• Ensure communications products are properly review and cleared through agency channels.
• Prepare readaheads and other materials for leadership concerning breaking events and long range initiatives.
• Stay apprised of agency leadership’s and DHS’s priorities.
• Proofread written materials for typographical, grammatical and format errors; ensuring products are of consistent quality.
• Coordinate with ExecSec teams and other entities to employ task management work flows, review and process informational materials, secure applicable internal reviews, and ensure proper archiving and records management.

Basic Qualifications:

• Currently holds, or is able to obtain, DHS Fitness Determination
• BS/BA in Marketing, PR, Communications, or related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated experience assisting with media-and social media-related campaigns or activities and knowledge of public relation, and integrated media.

Preferred Skills and experience:

• Excellent communication skills, especially written.
• Strong research and organizational skills
• PR agency, corporate or government agency experience preferred.
• Self-starter, with ability to manage tasks and handle multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

Job Location(s): This position is located in Washington, DC and allows for a flexible schedule including telework.

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer . Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email [e-mail] and we will be happy to assist . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted . This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [e-mail] . We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$88,817.00 - $150,989.00 Reston, VA (VA30)