Strategic External Communications Lead (Hybrid)

Censeo Consulting; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Training reimbursement

Paid vacation

Flexible work

Remote work opportunities

Job summary

Censeo Consulting Group seeks an External Communications and Media Specialist to support DHS external communications and media outreach for a federal procurement office. The role emphasizes translating complex data into clear, executive-ready materials and coordinating messaging across teams.

The candidate will draft briefings, talking points, and public content, while ensuring accessibility and federal branding standards.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Communications, Political Science, Economics, Public Policy, or closely related field.
• 3+ years of experience in 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 data into clear, executive-ready content.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver strategic communications products for DHS executive leadership and external stakeholders.
• Draft public-facing content, media responses, fact sheets, briefing materials, talking points, speeches, and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinate communications across program offices to ensure messaging consistency with agency priorities.
• Prepare executives for media engagements, conferences, and public events.
• Monitor external inquiries and respond to media, congressional, and stakeholder requests in a timely manner.
• Ensure communications meet federal standards for quality, accessibility, branding, and plain language.
• Support showcasing findings via press releases, webinars, and conferences.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to devise innovative solutions to complex challenges.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and identify delivery risks.

Skills

Strategic communications

Public speaking

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Policy communications

Education

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

Job description

Censeo Consulting Group seeks an External Communications and Media Specialist to support DHS external communications and media outreach for a federal procurement office. The role emphasizes translating complex data into clear, executive-ready materials and coordinating messaging across teams.

The candidate will draft briefings, talking points, and public content, while ensuring accessibility and federal branding standards.