Outreach and Engagements Communications Specialist Bethesda, MD

Outreach and Engagements Communications Specialist

The Opportunity:

The 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 reputation. We’re looking for an experienced communications and outreach specialist like you who is ready to share your knowledge and willing to win for the client and live our mission every day.

As an outreach and engagements communications specialist, you’ll support a fast-paced government client as a member of a thriving team. Youll provide a range of communications support, from strategic communications planning to execution. Your primary responsibilities will revolve around developing large-scale outreach and marketing campaigns designed to engage under-represented universities and colleges with advanced research programs. In that vein, youll plan and execute related campaign events from start to finish, including creating all outreach materials in collaboration with our graphic designer, scheduling and staffing outreach events, and developing contacts in the target academic institutions.

When not engaged in targeted outreach activities, youll support the client with other communications activities, including drafting and editing a variety of communications materials and products such as talking points, leadership communications, marketing copy, newsletter content, and web site content. Youll be able to work independently and contribute to the team in a collaborative, creative environment.

Work with us as we design, develop, and produce world-class outreach campaigns to strengthen the Intelligence Community and benefit its mission.

Join us. The world can’t wait. 

You Have:   

• 5+ years of experience with the Intelligence Community
• Experience with communications planning, message writing, public outreach, and marketing campaigns
• Experience engaging with or directly supporting under-represented universities, colleges, or community groups
• Ability to work with senior leaders, respond to changing priorities, and adapt writing style to meet the needs of audiences at various levels
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• Bachelors degree

Nice If You Have:   

• Experience with consulting, including government consulting
• Experience running large-scale marketing or change communications campaigns
• Knowledge of content management systems, including Joomla and WordPress
• Knowledge of client communications channels and vehicles
• Masters degree

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.  

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. 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 $75,600.00 to $172,000.00 (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.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.