Strategic Communications Specialist

Heartland Consulting; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Consulting is seeking a Strategic Communications & Outreach Specialist to support a high-impact Program Management Office focused on homeland security infrastructure. This critical role requires excellent communication strategies and stakeholder engagement skills. Preferred candidates will have a strong background in public policy and federal programs.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Company-Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

Support for Education and Professional Development

Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight (8) years of communication experience.
• Proven experience in strategic communications, public affairs, or stakeholder engagement.
• Experience supporting federal government or homeland security programs is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive communications strategies and outreach plans.
• Provide strategic communications support to senior leadership and their staff.
• Ensure timely and consistent communication with CBP and PMO stakeholders.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Content management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SharePoint

Job description

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Job Description

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Job Description

We are seeking a Strategic Communications & Outreach Specialist to support a high-impact Program Management Office (PMO) focused on homeland security infrastructure. This role is critical in ensuring that internal and external stakeholders are well-informed, aligned, and engaged with the PMO's mission and accomplishments. This position potentially offers a remote work option, depending on project needs and candidate qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive communications strategies and outreach plans.
• Coordinate the dissemination of accurate information to correct misperceptions and support internal and external messaging.
• Provide strategic communications support to senior leadership and their staff.
• Oversee and maintain content accuracy on the PMO SharePoint homepage (or its replacement).
• Identify and execute opportunities to highlight PMO programs and achievements.
• Ensure timely and consistent communication with CBP and PMO stakeholders.
• Support the development of policy recommendations related to public affairs and outreach.
• Assist in building political and fiscal support for PMO initiatives through effective messaging.
  
  

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree required.
• Experience: Minimum of eight (8) years of communication experience.
• Proven experience in strategic communications, public affairs, or stakeholder engagement.
• Strong writing, editing, and content management skills.
• Familiarity with SharePoint and similar content platforms.
• Ability to work collaboratively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Experience supporting federal government or homeland security programs is highly desirable.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Background in public policy, communications, or government relations.
• Experience with intra-governmental coordination and outreach.
• Knowledge of CBP, USBP, or AMO missions and operations.
  
  

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Voluntary Supplemental Insurance Options
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (accrued from date of hire)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Support for Education and Professional Development
• Coverage under Social Security, Workers' Compensation, and Unemployment Insurance

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing and Sales

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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