Strategic Communications Specialist

Booz Allen Hamilton; Ashburn (VA); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Financial planning

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Work-life programs

Dependent care

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Strategic Communications Specialist to translate complex AI concepts into clear, compelling content for diverse audiences across the enterprise. You will draft materials, lead executive briefings, manage SharePoint sites, and develop CM strategies to support project governance and product metrics.

This role requires collaboration with agile teams and interaction with data scientists and engineers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of strategic communications and change management experience
• 3+ years of experience with SharePoint, including content development and site management
• Experience developing communication and CM strategies and plans
• Experience using digital tools such as CRM systems, AI, or LLMs to execute communications and CM initiatives
• Experience with solution monitoring and analytic tools and communicating a story around product and program metrics
• Experience supporting Agile teams, website development, or digital transformation projects
• Experience working with executive-level clients
• Ability to draft, edit, and refine a wide variety of written communication products using correct grammar and style for different audiences
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, or Public Relations

Responsibilities

• Draft, design, and produce marketing materials, leadership presentations, and promotional content
• Write, edit, and maintain content for internal program websites and SharePoint portals
• Source and craft narratives, case studies, and success stories highlighting AI tools and benefits
• Break down AI policies and governance frameworks into clear updates for diverse audiences
• Package and deliver communications assets across channels and monitor engagement

Skills

Strategic communications

Change management

SharePoint content development

Executive communications

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications/Marketing/Public Relations

Tools

SharePoint

CRM systems

AI tools

LLMs

Job description

Strategic Communications Specialist

The Opportunity: Key to an organization’s growth is strong stakeholder communication that represents and supports its mission, values, and objectives. As a communications professional, you know how to inform and engage key audiences and help promote an organization’s desired reputation. We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Strategic Communications Specialist to develop, produce, and maintain high-quality communication materials across the enterprise. You will serve as the primary engine for executing our broader communication strategies. Your focus will be on translating complex technical directives into engaging visual and written content, bringing the stories, use cases, and tangible benefits of our AI products, services, and governance policies to life.

What You’ll Work On:

• Draft, design, and produce a wide variety of marketing materials, high-impact leadership presentations, executive briefings, infographics, email messaging, and promotional content.


• Write, edit, and maintain engaging content for internal program websites, SharePoint portals, and central knowledge management sites, ensuring technical information remains accessible and accurate.


• Source and craft compelling narratives, case studies, and success stories that highlight the practical uses and operational benefits of AI tools across the agency.


• Break down complex AI policies, technical standards, and governance frameworks into clear, easy-to-digest updates and compliance guidelines for various audiences.


• Package and deliver finalized communications assets across established channels, monitoring engagement to ensure critical info reaches software development teams and enterprise stakeholders effectively.

You Have

• 5+ years of experience performing strategic communications and change management (CM) functions in a professional work environment


• 3+ years of experience with SharePoint, including content development and site management


• Experience developing communication and CM strategies and plans


• Experience using digital tools such as CRM systems, AI, or LLMs to execute communications and CM initiatives


• Experience with solution monitoring and analytic tools and communicating a story around product and program metrics


• Experience supporting Agile teams, website development, or digital transformation projects


• Experience working with executive-level clients


• Ability to draft, edit, and refine a wide variety of written communication products using correct grammar and style for different audiences


• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements


• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, or Public Relations

Nice If You Have

• Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Large Language Model (LLM) concepts to seamlessly interface with data scientists and engineers

Vetting

Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being.

Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care.

• health


• life


• disability


• financial


• retirement benefits


• paid leave


• professional development


• tuition assistance


• work-life programs


• dependent care

Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values.

Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits.

We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.

The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD).

The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees.

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

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