Strategic Communications Specialist — TS/SCI Clearance

Idsinternational; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IDS is seeking an experienced Communications Specialist for ADG Creative, an IDS subsidiary, to support strategic communications and marketing initiatives for federal and commercial clients. The ideal candidate will develop and execute communications strategies, create compelling content for a variety of audiences, collaborate with stakeholders, and support outreach and engagement efforts.

This position requires exceptional writing, editing, and presentation skills, along with the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, English, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant communications, marketing, public affairs, or related experience.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph required.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives and priorities.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Support corporate communications and marketing efforts, including strategy development, content creation, and presentations.
• Plan and develop strategic communications and multimedia deliverables.
• Research, write, and edit tailored messaging for internal stakeholders, external partners, leadership, and workforce audiences.
• Collaborate with internal and external subject matter experts to develop briefs, white papers, talking points, articles, and reports.
• Develop innovative communications approaches to support change management, outreach, and workforce development.
• Coordinate and facilitate discovery sessions, workshops, and information-sharing activities.
• Advise clients and support the development of strategic marketing and communications solutions.
• Assist in managing project schedules, budgets, customer engagement activities, and service delivery requirements.
• Ensure all communications products align with brand standards and messaging.

Skills

Clearance TS/SCI Full Scope Poly

Writing & presentation

Relationship building

MS Office

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications/Marketing/PR/Journalism/English

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

IDS is seeking an experienced Communications Specialist for ADG Creative, an IDS subsidiary, to support strategic communications and marketing initiatives for federal and commercial clients. The ideal candidate will develop and execute communications strategies, create compelling content for a variety of audiences, collaborate with stakeholders, and support outreach and engagement efforts.

This position requires exceptional writing, editing, and presentation skills, along with the ability to