Strategic Communications Outreach Specialist

Syms Strategic Group, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Syms Strategic Group, LLC is seeking a Strategic Communications Outreach Specialist to support the DOT/FHA in Washington, DC, with hybrid onsite and remote responsibilities. The role calls for 6–10 years of experience in strategic communications and public affairs, plus a bachelor’s degree in a related field. U.S.

citizenship is required. Responsibilities include developing integrated communication strategies, translating complex policy into accessible content, and leading campaigns to grow

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in strategic communications, digital marketing, and public affairs.
• Experience developing social media campaigns that substantially increase subscriptions or readership.
• U.S. Citizenship required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated communication strategies and marketing initiatives.
• Translate complex information into accessible, high-impact content for digital and print platforms.
• Lead all marketing efforts to increase subscriptions and readership.
• Manage multiple projects tailored to diverse audiences across media outlets.
• Generate high-quality content, including writing, editing, and graphics for social media and newsletters.
• Measure campaigns with analytics to drive data-informed decisions.

Skills

Strategic communications

Public affairs

Digital marketing

Social media campaigns

Content creation

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field

Job description

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a talented Strategic Communications Outreach Specialist. Location: Washington, DC, McLean, VA, and Remote. Department: Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHA). Type: Full Time. Min. Experience: Experienced. Security Clearance Level: Public Trust. Salary Range: $90,000 - $112,500. Military Veterans are highly encouraged to apply!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated communication strategies and marketing initiatives to promote agency initiatives and expand the magazine’s global readership
• Translate complex technical or policy information into accessible, high-impact content across digital and print platforms, ensuring a cohesive and influential online presence for the agency and its primary publications
• Develop and execute comprehensive outreach strategies and promotional campaigns
• Manage multiple, simultaneous projects tailored to diverse audiences across various media outlets, ensuring messaging is effectively altered for each demographic
• Lead all marketing efforts to increase magazine subscriptions and digital readership
• Manage quarterly promotions, provide branding support, and coordinate with authors for feature story promotions
• Generate high-quality content, including writing, editing, and designing graphics for social media, web pages, and electronic newsletters
• Ensure the magazine and agency maintain a cohesive, professional online presence
• Conduct in-depth market research and reader surveys to refine outreach strategies
• Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of all campaigns and social media efforts using advanced analytics to drive data-informed decisions
• Provide comprehensive staffing and marketing support for tradeshows, conferences, and internal/external events
• Develop event-specific materials and innovative strategies to engage attendees and increase subscriptions
• Synthesize complex highway, surface transportation, or policy information into compelling narratives for both the general public and technical stakeholders

Required Skills and Experience

• Six (6) to ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional experience in strategic communications, digital marketing, and public affairs
• Demonstrated expertise in developing social media campaigns that substantially increase subscriptions or readership
• U.S. Citizenship required for this position.

Professional Certifications

None required

Years of Professional Experience

6-10 years of total professional experience

Desired experience

Transportation experience, especially in highway and surface transportation is preferred

Formal Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or a closely related field

Citizenship Requirement

U.S. Citizenship required for this specific opportunity

Security Clearance Requirements

Must possess or qualify for a Public Trust (MBI)

CRITICAL NOTES

1. SSG will not make assumptions regarding your qualifications. Your answers to the mandatory screening questions must be supported by the information on your resume. Applications with inconsistencies will not be considered.
2. Recruiters or Third parties will not be considered.
3. This position is an onsite role located in the National Capital Region.
4. This project is contingent upon contract award.
5. This is a W-2 position.
6. All interviews will be conducted on Microsoft Teams with your camera on; there will be no exceptions.
7. As part of our screening process, you will be requested to provide a link to your LinkedIn profile

U.S Citizenship is required for this specific opportunity. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and be able to obtain a government-granted security clearance. Individuals may also be subject to a background investigation including, but not limited to criminal history, employment and education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness.

Syms Strategic Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or genetic information.