Strategic Communications Lead for Federal Programs

Censeo Consulting; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and sick leave

Flexible and remote work opportunities

Job summary

Censeo Consulting Group in Washington, DC is seeking a Communications Manager to support DHS procurement‑related communications and external messaging. The role emphasizes executive correspondence, stakeholder coordination, and strategic counsel for high‑visibility initiatives.

The ideal candidate brings 6+ years in federal communications, strong data translation skills, and a collaborative approach across teams to deliver accurate, policy‑aligned content.

Qualifications

• BA/BS required in Communications, Political Science, Economics, Public Policy, or a closely related field.
• 6+ 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 and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of executive correspondence and external communications support services for DHS leadership.
• Serve as the primary communications lead responsible for task planning, quality management, workload prioritization, and stakeholder coordination.
• Oversee development of executive correspondence, speeches, talking points, briefing materials, media responses, and public‑facing communications products.
• Provide strategic communications counsel to government leadership and support high‑visibility communications initiatives.
• Establish and manage correspondence tracking processes, content governance frameworks, and quality assurance procedures.
• Coordinate activities across communications, correspondence, and digital content teams to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
• Monitor risks, priorities, and emerging communications requirements while ensuring consistent quality across all deliverables

Skills

Strategic communications

Policy communications

Executive briefings

Public sector communications

Cross‑team coordination

Analytical problem solving

Education

BA/BS in Communications, Political Science, Economics, Public Policy

Job description

Censeo Consulting Group in Washington, DC is seeking a Communications Manager to support DHS procurement‑related communications and external messaging. The role emphasizes executive correspondence, stakeholder coordination, and strategic counsel for high‑visibility initiatives.

The ideal candidate brings 6+ years in federal communications, strong data translation skills, and a collaborative approach across teams to deliver accurate, policy‑aligned content.